TABLE 1.
Reasons for vaccine hesitancy
| Reasons for vaccine hesitancy | % |
|---|---|
| Contextual influences | |
| I have read many negative reports from social media | 16.3 |
| Religious leader/celebrity/social influencer I trust do not believe in the vaccine | 5.4 |
| I have heard about/witnessed negative historical events concerning vaccines | 14.5 |
| Receipt of vaccine opposes my religious beliefs | 3.6 |
| I do not completely trust of the federal government | 36.4 |
| I do not trust pharmaceutical companies to provide safe and effective vaccine | 23.6 |
| Total | 100 |
| Individual and group influences | |
| Past negative experiences due to vaccine | 1.6 |
| I believe there are better ways to prevent a disease | 11.3 |
| I do not have enough information about this vaccine and its safety | 46.8 |
| Information on side effects has not been openly shared by authorities | 24.2 |
| I do not believe that the vaccine will prevent this disease | 8.1 |
| My family/friends/colleagues are not willing to receive the vaccine | 8.0 |
| Total | 100 |
| Vaccine/vaccination specific influences | |
| I do not believe this vaccine will be safe for me | 26.7 |
| This vaccine has not been tried as rigorously as other vaccines/medications | 26.7 |
| This vaccine may cause pain | 8.9 |
| Receipt of the vaccine is not convenient | 2.2 |
| I do not trust the manufacturer of the vaccine | 28.9 |
| I am afraid the cost may be too great | 2.2 |
| I have had negative experiences with healthcare providers administering vaccines | 4.4 |
| Total | 100 |