Table 2 Status of response to smoke dependence questionnaire items and factor loads on each of the two factors in exploratory factor analysis
From: Psychometric properties of Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire among Turkmen Nass (Naswar) users
Item | Answers | N (%) | Loading factors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st factor | 2nd factor | |||
1. After a normal sleeping period, do you use smokeless tobacco within 30 min of waking? | No Yes | 143 (34.8) 268 (65.2) | 0.749 | − 0.145 |
2. Is it difficult for you not to use smokeless tobacco where its use would be unsuitable or restricted? | No yes | 148 (36) 263(64) | 0.555 | 0.279 |
3. Do you use smokeless tobacco when you are sick or have mouth sores? | No yes | 191 (46.5) 220 (53.5) | 0.577 | − 0.315 |
4. Do you keep a dip or chew in your mouth almost all the time? | No yes | 297 (72.3) 114 (27.7) | 0.484 | 0.131 |
5. Do you experience strong cravings for a dip/chew when you go for more than 2 h without one? | No yes | 118 (28.7) 293 (71.3) | 0.594 | 0.036 |
6. On average, how many minutes do you keep a fresh dip or chew in your mouth? | < 20 20 to 30 > 30 | 373 (90.8) 26 (6.3) 12 (2.9) | 0.010 | 0.922 |
7. On average, how many dips or chews do you take each day? | 1–9 10–20 > 20 | 166 (40.4) 106 (25.8) 139 (33.8) | 0.787 | 0.064 |
8. How many days does a tin/can last you? | 6–7 3–5 < 3 | 53 (12.9) 149 (36.3) 209 (50.9) | 0.721 | − 0.189 |