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).