Table 2.
Participant attitudes towards vaccination (N = 572).
| Item | Disagree n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Agree n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I am completely confident that vaccines are safe. | 144 (25.2 %) | 188 (32.9 %) | 240 (41.9 %) |
| Vaccinations are effective | 96 (16.8 %) | 177 (30.9 %) | 299 (52.3 %) |
| Regarding vaccines, I am confident that public authorities decide in the best interest of the community. | 114 (19.9 %) | 197 (34.4 %) | 261 (45.7 %) |
| Vaccination is unnecessary because vaccine-preventable diseases are not common anymore. | 248 (43.4 %) | 199 (34.8 %) | 125 (21.8 %) |
| My immune system is so strong, it also protects me against diseases. | 284 (49.6 %) | 151 (26.4 %) | 137 (23 %) |
| Vaccine-preventable diseases are not so severe that I should get vaccinated. | 334 (58.4 %) | 166 (29 %) | 72 (12.6 %) |
| Everyday stress prevents me from getting vaccinated. | 280 (48.9 %) | 164 (28.7 %) | 128 (22.4 %) |
| For me, it is inconvenient to receive vaccinations | 197 (34.4 %) | 137 (24 %) | 238 (41.6 %) |
| Visiting the doctor's makes me feel uncomfortable; this keeps me from getting vaccinated | 279 (48.8 %) | 127 (22.2 %) | 161 (28 %) |
| When I think about getting vaccinated, I weigh benefits and risks to make the best decision possible. | 51 (8.9 %) | 111 (19.4 %) | 410 (71.7 %) |
| For each and every vaccination, I closely consider whether it is useful for me | 47 (8.2 %) | 106 (18.5 %) | 419 (73.3 %) |
| It is important for me to fully understand the topic of vaccination before I get vaccinated. | 44 (7.7 %) | 92 (16.1 %) | 436 (76.2 %) |
| When everyone is vaccinated, I don't have to get vaccinated, too. | 198 (34.6 %) | 139 (24.3 %) | 235 (41.1 %) |
| I get vaccinated because I can also protect people with a weaker immune system. | 68 (11.9 %) | 136 (23.8 %) | 368 (64.3 %) |
| Vaccination is a collective action to prevent the spread of diseases. | 57 (10 %) | 107 (18.7 %) | 408 (71.3 %) |