Self-reported mask-related worrying reduces relative avoidance bias toward unmasked faces in individuals with low Covid19 anxiety syndrome

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Table 3 Stepwise general linear model with implicit evaluation of (masked) faces (BIAT d-scores) as outcome

Predictor	Model 1 R²⁼.073 AIC = 159			Model 2 R²⁼.076 AIC = 160			Model 3 R²⁼.085 AIC = 165
Predictor	B	SE	p	B	SE	p	B	SE	p
Intercept	.10	.15	.498	.11	.15	.475	.44	.33	.173
Mask effectiveness	.04	.02	.024	.04	.02	.083	.01	.04	.681
Aesthetic appeal	− .02	.01	.262	− .02	.01	.257	− .02	.03	.631
Mask-related worrying	− .01	.02	.385	− .02	.02	.299	− .07	.04	.075
Communication difficulties	− .04	.01	.006	− .04	.01	.009	− .05	.03	.156
C-19 ASS				.02	.02	.342	− .15	.17	.361
Mask effectiveness * C-19 ASS							.01	.02	.533
Aesthetic appeal * C-19 ASS							> − .00	.01	.949
Mask-related worrying * C-19 ASS							.03	.02	.139
Communication difficulties * C-19 ASS							.01	.01	.729

Covid 19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale scores ranged from 0 to 4. Mask effectiveness, aesthetic appeal, mask-related worrying, and communication difficulties scores ranged from 1 to 7