Table 3.
Trends over time in reported reasons to accept or refuse vaccination (multiple answers possible)
| Period 2 | Period 3 | MD | 95% C.I. for MD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasons to accept vaccination (%) | ||||
| 1. When people close to me become sick | 21.7 | 20.7 | - 0.02 | (0.04) - 0.01 |
| 2. When the risk of infection increases | 19.3 | 18.3 | - 0.02 | (0.04) - 0.01 |
| 3. When the risk of death increases | 15.9 | 14.8 | - 0.01 | (0.03) - 0.02 |
| 4. When it really becomes a disaster | 11.6 | 10.7 | - 0.01 | (0.03) - 0.02 |
| 5. If the government advises it/if the vaccine is safe and effective | 8.3/8.3 | 6.2/6.6 | - 0.02 | (0.03) - 0.00 |
| 6. I probably will not or will never be Vaccinated |
8.1 | 12.2 | 0.04 | 0.02 - 0.06 |
| Reasons to refuse vaccination (%) | ||||
| 1. It is just a flu, not fatal, not necessary | 28.5 | 33.1 | 0.030 | 0.00 - 0.06 |
| 2. Only if it is necessary | 15.6 | 9.1 | - 0.06 | (0.08) - (0.04) |
| 3. I do not or never get sick | 8.9 | 12.3 | 0.03 | 0.00 - 0.04 |
| 4. I do not trust the vaccine | 8.9 | 8.2 | - 0.01 | (0.03) - 0.00 |
| 5. I need more information | 8.3 | 7.0 | 0.06 | 0.04 - 0.07 |
| 6. I am no risk group | 8.0 | 14.2 | - 0.01 | (0.03) - 0.00 |
MD = Mean difference with previous period; C.I. = Confidence Interval