Table 3.
Comparison of Reasons for Vaccine Hesitancy by Acceptance Status in the Prevaccination Survey (n = 1,224)
| Reasons (Multiple Answers Allowed), No. (%) | Vaccination Acceptance Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Willing (n=533) | Unsure (n=593) | Unwilling (n=98) |
|
| 1. I’m concerned about the side effects or adverse reactions (vaccine safety) to the COVID-19 vaccine. | 5 (0.9) | 492 (83.0) | 1 (92.9) |
| 2. I’m not sure that the new COVID-19 vaccine is effective at all. | 2 (0.4) | 186 (31.4) | 1 (41.8) |
| 3. I’m not sure that the new COVID-19 vaccine is effective against SARS-CoV2 variants. | 2 (0.4) | 170 (28.7) | 1 (40.8) |
| 4. I don’t want to be a test subject for the new COVID-19 vaccine. | 0 (0) | 159 (26.8) | 1 (42.9) |
| 5. I don’t know what’s contained in the new COVID-19 vaccine. | 0 (0) | 122 (20.6) | 1 (22.8) |
| 6. General information about the new COVID-19 vaccine is insufficient. | 2 (0.4) | 289 (48.7) | 1 (59.2) |
| 7. I’m nervous about getting the new COVID-19 vaccination because I have (an) underlying illness(es). | 0 (0) | 54 (9.1) | 1 (9.2) |
| 8. I have a history of adverse reactions to vaccinations. | 0 (0) | 21 (3.5) | 1 (11.2) |
| 9. I have food or drug allergies. | 0 (0) | 71 (12.0) | 1 (14.3) |
| 10. I don’t need the vaccination because the symptoms of COVID-19 are usually mild. | 0 (0) | 14 (2.4) | 4 (4.1) |
| 11. I’m generally skeptical of vaccines. | 1 (0.2) | 87 (14.7) | 25 (25.5) |
| 12. I feel that mass media coverage is against vaccination. | 0 (0) | 17 (2.9) | 2 (2.0) |
| 13. I don’t trust the Japanese government’s information about vaccine distribution. | 0 (0) | 82 (13.8) | 23 (23.5) |
| 14. I’m skeptical of the pharmaceutical companies that make vaccines. | 0 (0) | 52 (8.8) | 15 (15.3) |
| 15. I think other people have a higher priority for receiving the new COVID-19. | 0 (0) | 75 (12.6) | 12 (12.2) |