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. 2021 Sep 30;13(9):e18400. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18400

Table 4. Frequency and percentage of participants’ attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination (N=498).

Attitude Statements Responses Frequency (%)
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
I feel that the COVID-19 vaccine is very safe 229 (46.0) 209 (42.0) 60 (12.0)
I can rely on the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent serious infection with COVID- 19. 211 (42.4) 218 (43.8) 69 (13.9)
I feel fully protected from COVID-19 infections in the future after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. 02 (0.4) 193 (38.8) 303 (68.8)
Although the COVID-19 vaccine appears to be safe, there may be problems that we haven’t yet discovered. 60 (12.0) 228 (45.8) 210 (42.2)
COVID-19 vaccine can cause unforeseen problems in individuals 121 (24.3) 187 (37.6) 190 (38.2)
I worry about the unknown effects of the COVID-19 vaccine in the future. 105 (21.1) 215 (43.2) 178 (35.7)
COVID-19 vaccine will make a lot of money for pharmaceutical companies but will not bring much benefit to common people. 155 (31.1) 226 (45.4) 117 (23.5)
Authorities promote the COVID-19 vaccine for financial gain, not for people’s health. 211 (42.4) 227 (45.6) 60 (12.0)
COVID-19 vaccination programs are a fraud. 286 (57.4) 178 (35.7) 34 (6.8)
Natural immunity will last longer than the COVID-19 vaccination. 114 (22.9) 189 (38.0) 195 (39.2)
Natural exposure to viruses gives the safest protection against COVID-19. 132 (26.5) 203 (40.8) 163 (32.7)
Being exposed to COVID-19 naturally is safer for the immune system than being exposed through vaccination. 135 (27.1) 214 (43.0) 149 (29.9)