Factor

Employees (no. 24)

Retirees (no. 48)

P

Age (years)

43 ± 11.93

70.25 ± 6.85

0.001

I am most afraid of coronavirus-19 (Q4)

3 ± 1.25

2.87 ± 1.71

0.108

It makes me uncomfortable to think about coronavirus-19 (Q5)

2.75 ± 1.82

2.87 ± 1.71

0.687

I am afraid of losing my life because of coronavirus-19 (Q6)

2 ± 1.77

3.5 ± 1.43

0.214

When watching news and stories about coronavirus-19 on social media, I become nervous or anxious (Q7)

2 ± 1.77

3.5 ± 1.43

0.214

My hands become clammy when I think about coronavirus-19 (Q8)

2.25 ± 1.33

2.5 ± 1.67

0.227

I cannot sleep because I’m worrying about getting coronavirus-19 (Q9)

1

1.5 ± 1.34

-

My heart races or palpitates when I think about getting coronavirus-19 (Q10)

1

1.5 ± 1.34

-

Total score.

13 ± 5.21

16.87 ± 8.52

0.013

Want to be treated at home if I get sick

6 (25%)

30 (62.5%)

0.006

Comorbidities

6 (25%)

48 (100%)

<0.0001