TABLE A1 Factor analysis for differentiating C19‐ASS from GAD‐7: Divergent validity

	GAD	p	A
1. I have avoided using public transport because of the fear of contracting coronavirus	0.052	−0.202	0.779
2. I have checked myself for symptoms of coronavirus	0.090	0.740	−0.042
3. I have avoided going out to public places (shops, parks) because of the fear of contracting coronavirus	0.048	0.082	0.756
4. I have been concerned about not having adhered strictly to social distancing guidelines for coronavirus	0.181	0.498	0.223
5. I have avoided touching things in public spaces because of the fear of contracting coronavirus	0.035	0.292	0.567
6. I have read about news relating to coronavirus (COVID‐19) at the cost of engaging in work	0.195	0.628	0.103
7. I have checked my family members and loved one for the signs of coronavirus	0.144	0.912	−0.164
8. I have been paying close attention to others displaying possible symptoms of coronavirus	0.140	0.795	0.000
9. I have imagined what could happen to my family members if they contracted coronavirus	0.276	0.724	−0.067
GAD‐7 ITEM 1	0.875	0.201	0.066
GAD‐7 ITEM 2	0.863	0.210	0.126
GAD‐7 ITEM 3	0.847	0.173	0.114
GAD‐7 ITEM 4	0.821	0.228	0.082
GAD‐7 ITEM 5	0.778	0.171	0.060
GAD‐7 ITEM 6	0.774	0.132	−0.018
GAD‐7 ITEM 7	0.754	0.152	−0.009