Table 2 Principal components analysis structure matrix and factor correlations.

Survey item

Increased self-care (e.g., baths, facials)

0.63

Eating healthier

0.57

Increased calm activities (e.g., reading, puzzles)

0.55

Exercising

0.54

Getting a good night’s sleep

0.49

Meditation and/or mindfulness practices

0.46

Increased screen time (e.g., gaming, TV)

0.76

Increased time on social media

0.73

Eating comfort foods (e.g., candy and chips)

0.63

Decreased time following news coverage

0.80

Increased time following news coverage

− 0.68

Decreased time on social media

0.60

Talking with friends and family

0.62

Talking to people who are pregnant or parenting

0.55

Engaging in more family activities

0.52

Helping others

0.47

Talking with a mental health care provider

0.61

Talking to my health providers more frequently

0.57

Using new prescription drugs

0.55

Using over the counter sleep aids

0.46

Using CBD only

0.37

Using tobacco (i.e. smoking, vaping)

0.65

Using marijuana (i.e. smoking, vaping, eating)

0.57

Drinking alcohol

0.49

Factor correlations

Factor 1 (self-care)

1

Factor 2 (vegging out)

− 0.06

1

Factor 3 (avoiding media/news)

0.14

− 0.13

1

Factor 4 (social support)

0.20

0.05

0.09

1

Factor 5 (healthcare utilization)

0.07

0.12

0.05

0.05

1

Factor 6 (substance use)

− 0.02

0.01

− 0.03

− 0.07

− 0.07

1