To investigate health anxiety-related factors in the early stages of pandemic in Turkey.This study included 1046 participants who responded to the online survey anonymously between 28 March and 04 April 2020.Demographic data, postpandemic attitudes towards the elderly and precaution-taking behaviors were health anxiety-related factors. The main predictors of the health anxiety were the level of hopelessness, perception of self, time spent on social media, and following COVID-19 pandemic-related news.The results of this study are important in terms of understanding the health anxiety during the pandemic and providing data support for the proper interventions.