Table 1.

Overview of factors influencing vaccine hesitancy in China mentioned by interviewees.

Theme	Sub-Theme
Background deciding factor	Disease condition
	case fatality rate; prevalence; cure rate
	Social network support
	object/support
	Convenience
	vaccination service; vaccine supply; vaccine price
	geographical accessibility
	appointment process and waiting time
	Policy orientation
	Access to professional advice
	Centers for Disease Control; medical staff
	family and friends; Internet media
	vaccinee
Physical deciding factor	Risk of infection
	Physical conditions
	Underlying disease; self-immune
	Medical expenses
Psychological deciding factor	Herd mentality
	Social responsibility
	Trust
	vaccine safety; Vaccine maturity; vaccine effectiveness
	Complacency
	personal knowledge and experience
	Awareness of vaccination necessity
	social climate