Table 1.
Characteristics of the respondents (N = 758)
| Variable | Class | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 458 | (60.4) |
| Female | 300 | (39.6) | |
| Region of residence | Southern | 320 | (42.2) |
| Central | 158 | (20.8) | |
| Eastern | 132 | (17.4) | |
| Western | 95 | (12.5) | |
| Northern | 53 | (7.0) | |
| Age group | 18–24 | 205 | (27.0) |
| 25–34 | 247 | (32.6) | |
| 35–44 | 183 | (24.1) | |
| 45–54 | 90 | (11.9) | |
| ≥55 | 33 | (4.4) | |
| Education level | High school or less | 105 | (13.9) |
| University graduates | 534 | (70.4) | |
| Postgraduates | 119 | (15.7) | |
| Are you a health practitioner? | Yes | 277 | (36.5) |
| No | 481 | (63.5) | |
| Do you have chronic diseases? | Yes | 116 | (15.3) |
| No | 642 | (84.7) | |
| Have you taken Flu shot before? | Yes | 397 | (52.4) |
| No | 361 | (47.6) | |
| Are you willing to take the vaccine? | Yes | 484 | (63.9) |
| No | 274 | (36.1) | |
| How hesitant are you to take the vaccine? | Not hesitant at all | 241 | (31.8) |
| Not hesitant | 115 | (15.2) | |
| Neutral | 186 | (24.5) | |
| Hesitant | 77 | (10.2) | |
| Extremely hesitant | 139 | (18.3) |