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Table 2 Multi-trait scaling analysis of the Indonesian ThYCA-QoL Questionnaire

From: Validation of the Indonesian version of the thyroid cancer-specific quality of life as a tool to assess the quality of life among pediatric thyroid cancer patients

Multi-item scales

Cronbach Alpha

Item-scale convergent validity

Item-scale divergent validity

Scaling errors

Throat/mouth problem

Dry mouth, problem with swallowing, lump in the throat (1,2,5)

0.72

0.76–0.83

0.29–0.52

Null

Voice

Hoarseness, weak voice (3,4)

0.66

0.81–0.92

0.15–0.33

Null

Sympathetic

Sensitive heat, hot flushes (8,9)

0.70

0.87–0.88

0.18–0.46

Null

Neuromuscular

Pain at joints and muscle, cramps leg, felt slowed down (10, 12, 13)

0.63

0.75–079

0.24–0.60

Null

Sensory

Eye problems, skin problems (15, 16)

0.52

0.82–0.83

0.16–0.50

Null

Psychological

Palpitations, abrupt tiredness, restless, anxious (17, 19, 22, 23)

0.83

0.75–0.88

0.17–0.70

Null

Concentration

Difficulty thinking, attentional problem (20, 21)

0.81

0.91–0.92

0.22–0.76

Null

Single-item scales

Problem with scar (6)

Felt chilly (7)

Tingling on hands and/feet (11)

Gained weight (14)

Headache (18)

Less interest in sex (24)