Table 2 The result of EFA on the two factors of CSMS (n = 210)

Emotional-focused coping

11. By doing my favorite activities (eating, shopping, going to the movies, cooking, reading books, going to parties), I try to reduce my stress.

0.784

0.576

10. By exercising, I try to reduce my stress.

0.689

0.421

8. To relieve stress, I engage in other activities.

0.654

0.458

9. By resting, I try to reduce my stress.

0.609

0.433

Problem-focused coping

4. By focusing on problem solving, I reduce my stress.

0.961

0.845

5. I try to reduce my stress by planning for daily activities

0.605

0.471

2. I try to calm my mind by realizing that my patient is unable to do own thing.

0.600

0.296

3. I try to control my stress by distracting myself in times of distress.

0.551

0.497