Table 2. Willingness of the study participants to get COVID-19 vaccine.
Total number of study participants: 404; Number of healthcare workers: 208; number of participants from general population: 196
COVID-19, Coronavirus disease 2019
Statistical difference was measured between health care workers and general population group.Cal culated using chi-square test; *p-value of <0.05 considered statistically significant
| Questions | Total, N (%) | Healthcare workers, N (%) | General population, N (%) | P-value |
| Awareness regarding the COVID-19 vaccine trials going on in Pakistan | 226 (55.9) | 137 (60.6) | 89 (39.4) | <0.001* |
| Willingness to take part in ongoing COVID-19 vaccine trials | 150 (37.1) | 93 (62.0) | 57 (38.0) | 0.001* |
| Assenting to the prioritization of at-risk populace and healthcare workers in vaccine trials | 288 (71.3) | 168 (58.3) | 120 (41.7) | <0.001* |
| Willingness to get a proven, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine free of cost | 297 (73.5) | 179 (60.3) | 118 (39.7) | <0.001* |
| Willingness to get a proven, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine on one's own expense | 260 (64.3) | 163 (62.7) | 97 (37.3) | <0.001* |
| Willingness to get COVID-19 vaccine if recommended by a highly trustworthy source | 312 (77.2) | 182 (58.3) | 130 (41.7) | <0.001* |
| Willingness to get COVID-19 vaccine if it’s mandatory in profession | 321 (79.4) | 185 (57.6) | 136 (42.4) | <0.001* |
| Willingness to get COVID-19 vaccine if it’s required during domestic or international travel | 314 (77.7) | 182 (58.0) | 132 (42.0) | <0.001* |