Table 4 Factor loadings for 16 symptom severity scores from pattern matrix across three factors
From: Quality of life, its factors, and sociodemographic characteristics of Polish women with lipedema
| Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg heaviness | 0.896 | − 0.061 | 0.08 |
| Joint pain | 0.63 | − 0.039 | − 0.022 |
| Fat tissue pain | 0.613 | − 0.004 | − 0.130 |
| Muscle pain | 0.604 | 0.176 | − 0.037 |
| Swelling | 0.573 | − 0.034 | − 0.294 |
| Muscle stiffness | 0.449 | 0.241 | − 0.304 |
| Brain fog | 0.069 | 0.855 | 0.147 |
| Problems with appetite | − 0.153 | 0.560 | − 0.120 |
| Bloating | 0.08 | 0.541 | − 0.125 |
| Fatigue | 0.471 | 0.472 | 0.081 |
| Sleep problems | 0.123 | 0.370 | − 0.201 |
| Itching | − 0.043 | − 0.002 | − 0.835 |
| Skin lesions | 0.033 | − 0.067 | − 0.737 |
| Shortness of breath | 0.142 | 0.098 | − 0.678 |
| Fluid excess | − 0.022 | 0.277 | − 0.607 |
| Numbness | 0.302 | 0.001 | − 0.496 |