TABLE 1.

The Italian version of the COVID‐19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale (C‐19ASS ITA) factor loading

Item		Factor 1 Perseveration	Factor 2 Avoidance
1	I have avoided using public transport because of the fear of contracting coronavirus (COVID‐19).	0.15	0.30
2	I have checked myself for symptoms of coronavirus (COVID‐19)	0.54	0.10
3	I have avoided going out to public places (shops, parks) because of the fear of contracting coronavirus (COVID‐19)	−0.04	0.96
4	I have been concerned about not having adhered strictly to social distancing guidelines for coronavirus (COVID‐19)	0.36	0.12
5	I have avoided touching things in public spaces because of the fear of contracting coronavirus (COVID‐19)	0.24	0.35
6	I have read about news relating to coronavirus (COVID‐19) at the cost of engaging in work (such as writing emails, working on word documents or spreadsheets)	0.33	0.15
7	I have checked my family members and loved one for the signs of coronavirus (COVID‐19)	0.77	−0.02
8	I have been paying close attention to others displaying possible symptoms of coronavirus (COVID‐19)	0.68	0.03
9	I have imagined what could happen to my family members if they contracted coronavirus (COVID‐19)	0.67	−0.01

Note: n = 271. Bold values indicate which items are loading on each factor.