Table 1 The questions used to assess stigma, which were embedded amongst other questions on respiratory problems and health in general.
These are questions about other effects that breathing or respiratory problems may have. If you do not have a particular problem then please tick 'Not applicable'. | Definitely agree | Agree somewhat | Disagree somewhat | Definitely disagree | N/A | Factor loading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
My coughing or breathing is embarrassing in public | 37.3% (25/67) | 37.3% (25/67) | 13.4% (9/67) | 11.9% (8/67) | N = 4 | .530 |
My breathing problem is a nuisance to my family, friends, or neighbours | 15.6% (10/64) | 17.2% (11/64) | 18.8% (12/64) | 48.4% (31/64) | N = 7 | .478 |
I have sometimes felt I had to hide from other people the fact that I had PCD | 25.4% (17/67) | 19.4% (13/67) | 10.4% (7/67) | 44.8% (30/67) | N = 4 | .880 |
I have sometimes felt embarrassed in public because of having PCD | 21.2% (14/66) | 28.8% (19/66) | 12.1% (8/66) | 37.9% (25/66) | N = 5 | .818 |
I have sometimes avoided situations where people might find out that I had PCD | 23.1% (15/65) | 13.8% (9/65) | 6.2% (4/65) | 56.9% (37/65) | N = 6 | .863 |
I have sometimes felt worried about other people's reaction to PCD | 21.2% (14/66) | 24.2% (16/66) | 13.6% (9/66) | 40.9% (27/66) | N = 5 | .866 |
How does PCD affect your daily life? | True | False | Â | Â | N/A | Factor loading |
I sometimes feel it makes people reject me | 18.8% (13/69) | 81.2% (56/69) | Â | Â | N = 2 | .586 |
Sometimes it makes it more difficult for me to make friends | 16.2% (11/68) | 83.8% (57/68) | Â | Â | N = 3 | .592 |
It is sometimes difficult telling people about my condition | 43.5% (30/69) | 56.5% (39/69) | Â | Â | N = 2 | .860 |
Sometimes I prefer not to let other people know that I have PCD | 59.4% (41/69) | 40.6% (28/69) | Â | Â | N = 2 | .710 |
Sometimes it is difficult having a rare and unusual condition | 56.5% (39/69) | 43.5% (30/69) | Â | Â | N = 2 | .622 |