Table 5.
Reasons for decline of COVID-19 vaccination in 130 unvaccinated healthcare workers
| Reasons | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Totally own decision, no specific reason | 0 |
| Not willing to, but find other excuses, such as toothache, cold, and others | 15 (11.5) |
| Worry about the efficacy of the vaccine | 1 (0.8) |
| Worry about short-term protection (3–6 months) | 3 (2.3) |
| Worry about short period of time from study to application | 4 (3.1) |
| Worry about political involvement | 0 |
| Influenced by colleagues | 0 |
| Influenced by experts | 0 |
| Influenced by friends | 1 (0.8) |
| In good health condition, but worry about the safety of the vaccine | 17 (13.1) |
| Worry about the safety of the vaccine because of own chronic diseases | 14 (10.7) |
| Willing to taking, but declined by vaccination staff | 19 (14.6) |
| Others | 56 (43.1) |
| Pregnancy preparation | 11 (8.4) |
| Breastfeeding | 14 (10.8) |
| Pregnancy | 14 (10.8) |
| HPV vaccination | 10 (7.7) |
| Acute upper respiratory infection | 2 (1.5) |
| Allergic to penicillin | 1 (0.8) |
| Urticaria | 1 (0.8) |
| Oral thyroxine | 1 (0.8) |
| Menstrual period | 2 (1.5) |