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. 2021 Feb 2;55:102096. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102096

Table 2.

Domains and indicators/questions for assessing COVID-19 related coping mechanism.

Domain and indicator/question asked
Problem-oriented
P-1 I feel safe in my own home
P-2 I listen to the experts and follow their advice
P-3 I actively seek out new information about the current situation.
P-4 I am doing something completely new that I would never have done in other circumstances
P-5 I talk to someone who knows about it
P-6 I am seeking financial support from the government
Emotion-oriented
E−1 I turn to my work or other activities to distract myself
E−2 I actively seek meditation to calm myself
E−3 It will emerge over time; there is nothing more to do but wait
E−4 I hope for a miracle
E−5 I try to make myself feel better by eating, smoking, or taking medication
E−6 I refrain from things that can trigger bad moods
E−7 I refuse to believe what is happening
Action-oriented
BE-1 I wash my hands more than usual
BE-2 I avoid going out unnecessarily
BE-3 I avoid public spaces and transport
BE-4 I have bought disinfectants (soap, sanitizers, etc.) more than usual
BE-5 I have bought staple foods (flour rice, lentils, meat, etc.) more than usual
BE-6 I have bought protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) more than usual

Note: Scale: (1-strongly disagree to 5-strongly agree).