Table 1.

Variables and their corresponding scales used in the network analysis.

Variable (and scale)	No. of items	McDonald’s ω	Sample item
Anti-vaccination attitudes toward a SARSCoV2 vaccine	12	0.93	I would worry that there could be problems with a COVID-19 vaccine that have not yet been discovered
Belief in COVID-19-related conspiracy theories	3	0.90	COVID-19 was deliberately released in order to deal with the problem of over-population
Belief that one has robust physical health against COVID-19	3	0.91	If I was infected, I would experience only mild symptoms
Belief that the threat of COVID-19 has been exaggerated	3	0.89	The dangerousness of COVID-19 has been exaggerated by the media
COVID-19-related avoidance of supermarkets and drug stores	2	0.94	During the past 7 days, how much have you avoided the following because of concerns about catching the COVID-19 coronavirus or some other disease?
CSS: COVID-19-related compulsive checking and reassurance-seeking	6	0.90	Sought reassurance from friends or family about COVID-19
CSS: COVID-19-related traumatic stress symptoms	6	0.96	Disturbing mental images about the virus popped into my mind against my will
CSS: Worry about the dangers of COVID-19 and worry about coming into contact with SARSCoV2-contaminated fomites	12	0.96	I am worried about catching the virus
CSS: Worry about the personal socio-economic impact of COVID-19	6	0.94	I am worried about grocery stores running out of food
CSS: Xenophobic worries that foreigners are spreading COVID-19	6	0.96	I am worried that foreigners are spreading the virus because they're not as clean as we are
Disregard for social distancing	3	0.88	If I was infected, it would be no big deal if I went out and socialized with friends
Fear and avoidance of healthcare workers	8	0.93	For the safety of the community, healthcare workers should not go out in public
Pandemic-related altruism	8	0.92	I have contacted my neighbours to see if they need support
Practice of hand and cough hygiene	4	0.77	Do you try to avoid touching your face (e.g., not rubbing your eyes) so as to limit your exposure to COVID-19?
Stockpiling and panic buying	5	0.89	Have you stockpiled a large amount (i.e. more than a two-week supply) of food in the event that you have to go into self-isolation?
Use of personal protective equipment	6	0.87	During the past 7 days, how often have you worn the following outside of your home because of concerns about catching the COVID-19 coronavirus or some other disease?

CSS = COVID Stress Scales.