Table 6.
Barriers towards polio immunization
| Reasons | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of knowledge | 259 | 33.7 |
| Lack of time / Busy schedule | 87 | 11.32 |
| Non- compliant spouse | 89 | 11.58 |
| Religious belief | 300 | 39.06 |
| Misconceptions about vaccination | 166 | 21.61 |
| Lack of immunization services | 120 | 15.62 |
| Vaccination is considered harmful | 190 | 24.73 |
| Lack of trust on healthcare workers | 190 | 24.73 |
| Lack of trust on the quality of vaccines | 168 | 21.87 |
| Fear of side effects | 189 | 24.60 |
| Polio vaccines causes infertility etc. | 247 | 32.16 |
| Vaccination is not considered necessary | 31 | 4.03 |
| Security issues | 226 | 29.42 |
| Others | 6 | 0.78 % |
Note: % values may not add up to 100 since respondents may have selected more than one reason