Table 4 Distribution of clinically significant depressive and anxiety symptoms among the Iranian general population based on their presumption regarding the risk of infection

Are you worried about contracting the Corona virus?

 Yes^a

–

–

 No

2.13 (1.84–2.48)*

3.13 (2.72–3.60)*

 No opinion

1.41 (1.20–1.67)*

2.33 (1.99–2.73)*

Are you anxious about your family members contracting the Corona virus?

 Yes^a

–

–

 No

2.03 (1.56–2.65)*

3.28 (2.49–4.31)*

 No opinion

1.73 (1.26–2.39)*

2.43 (1.78–3.33)*

Are you worried about your living place getting contaminated with the Corona virus?

 Yes^a

–

–

 No

2.35 (1.90–2.90)*

3.30 (2.70–4.04)*

 No opinion

1.56 (1.23–1.97)*

2.81 (2.20–3.60)*