Table 3 Exploratory factor analysis of the COVID-19 psychasthenia scale.

A set of thoughts related to the vaccine dominates my mind, even though I know they are trivial.

0.735

I avoid using public restrooms for fear of infection.

0.391

The idea of death and illness takes over my mind with the spread and mutation of the pandemic.

0.745

I constantly check the sanitation measures at the office and home.

0.576

I focus on the smallest details about the vaccine to the point of exhaustion.

0.759

I wash soap multiple times before using it, fearing contamination.

0.687

I am a compulsive person.

0.582

I wash my hands several times, even without touching anything.

0.729

My mind is constantly preoccupied with the effects of the vaccine and virus mutations.

0.756

I consume a large amount of disinfectants.

0.776

I obsessively and involuntarily dwell on certain thoughts about the vaccine.

0.789

I wash my hands after shaking hands with anyone.

0.765

The idea of the end of the world takes over after seeing the infection and death rates of COVID-19.

0.681

Every time I go out, I wash my clothes immediately upon returning home.

0.773

I avoid shaking hands with anyone for fear of infection.

0.763

I wash vegetables with water and soap multiple times.

0.736

Caution plays a significant role in surviving the virus.

0.512