Table 2 Exploratory factor analysis of the COVID-19 vaccine anxiety scale.

Vaccination with the COVID-19 vaccine does not prevent infection with the virus

0.551

I worry about my professional future due to vaccination

0.733

I fear that I might get infected with the virus despite vaccination

0.304

I doubt the government’s ability to combat the coronavirus

0.766

Dealing with large crowds in lectures is terrifying even after vaccination

0.739

Signing a form where I take responsibility for any consequences of vaccination is terrifying in itself

0.449

I am concerned about the potential negative consequences of the vaccination

0.660

I tremble at the mere thought of vaccinating my children

0.719

I do not feel safe about getting vaccinated

0.610

I lose confidence in the vaccine’s effectiveness due to its variety and the different samples tested

0.824

I feel a great social responsibility toward my family, which makes me enthusiastic about vaccination

0.448

I know how to control my fears toward mandatory vaccination

0.620

The new virus variants make me lose faith in the usefulness of any vaccine

0.739

I fear losing a family member due to the consequences of the vaccine

0.446

I am worried about the side effects of the vaccine

0.678

I lose confidence in the healthcare system’s ability to handle the possible consequences of the vaccination

0.817

I fear for my health because of the consequences of the vaccine

0.529

I feel irritable since the beginning of the discussion about mandatory vaccination against COVID-19

0.728

Humanity is headed toward disasters due to the spread of epidemics

0.434

I find it difficult to control my anxiety about the coronavirus and its consequences

0.553

I doubt the vaccine’s effectiveness due to the lack of clear data about it

0.819

I get stressed when I hear about someone dying after getting vaccinated

0.799

I lose confidence in the vaccine’s effects due to conflicting information about its impact

0.740

I am overwhelmed by feelings of fear due to excessive thinking about illness and death after vaccination

0.694

I fear attending social gatherings despite being vaccinated

0.719

I get anxious just thinking about the vaccination

0.777

I doubt the vaccine with any change in my body

0.580

I am disturbed by the numerous rumors regarding the vaccine’s effectiveness

0.678

The idea of vaccination causes me stress

0.396

I expect future health problems after getting vaccinated

0.620