Table 4.
Participants’ barriers associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination n = 3838
| Barriers | Vaccine refusers n = 3838 (47.6%) |
|---|---|
| Count (%) | |
| I am concerned about the vaccine’s side effects |
2304 (60.03%) |
| I don’t believe that the vaccine will stop the infection |
939 (24.47%) |
| I don’t need the vaccine because I do all the right things: I wash my hands and wear a mask and gloves |
1069 (27.85%) |
| I don’t like needles |
238 (6.20%) |
| The COVID-19 vaccine is a conspiracy |
590 (15.37%) |
| I don’t need the vaccine because I’m young and healthy |
350 (9.12%) |
| I believe in natural or traditional remedies |
253 (6.59%) |
| I think COVID-19 vaccine may not be safe |
1549 (40.36%) |
| The best way for protection is to develop immunity following COVID-19 infection |
1077 (28.06%) |
| I am against vaccination in general |
547 (14.25%) |
| I had COVID-19 already so I don't need the vaccine |
196 (5.11%) |
| Other |
18 (0.47%) |
| Options to encourage future COVID-19 vaccination: | |
| If my physician recommended it to me |
863 (22.49%) |
| If it was mandatory by my Job |
830 (21.63%) |
| If it was compulsory by the government (MOH) |
1542 (40.18%) |
| If my family or friends got vaccinated |
433 (11.28%) |
| If I know that more studies showed that the vaccine is safe and effective |
2105 (54.85%) |
| If there is a way other than injection |
142 (3.70%) |
| For family protection |
845 (22.02%) |
| I would not take it in any situation |
676 (17.61%) |