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

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Table 4 Stepwise general linear model with avoidance bias scores as outcome

Predictor	Model 1 R²⁼.032 AIC = 3270			Model 2 R²⁼.035 AIC = 3271			Model 3 R²⁼.090 AIC = 3261
Predictor	B	SE	p	B	SE	p	B	SE	p
Intercept	− 46.45	28.45	.104	− 45.71	28.46	.109	7.67	59.39	.897
Mask effectiveness	7.72	3.50	.028	6.37	3.76	.091	9.38	6.44	.147
Aesthetic appeal	2.10	2.54	.755	2.08	2.54	.613	4.69	6.09	.019
Mask-related worrying	− .97	3.12	.409	− 1.62	3.19	.415	− 17.76	7.53	.443
Communication difficulties	− .11	2.47	.964	.21	2.49	.932	− 7.01	5.83	.230
C-19 ASS				4.19	4.24	.324	− 7.45	29.85	.803
Mask effectiveness * C-19 ASS							− 3.20	3.46	.356
Aesthetic appeal * C-19 ASS							− 1.92	2.68	.030
Mask-related worrying * C-19 ASS							7.49	3.44	.476
Communication difficulties * C-19 ASS							3.60	2.62	.170

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