Table 2.
Rationale for either receiving the vaccine or choosing not to receive the vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine status | Reason | n (%) |
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Yes, received vaccine (n = 1804, 69.8%) | ||
I chose to get it for my own protection | 1365 (75.7) | |
I chose to get it to protect others | 1312 (72.8) | |
I was required or pressured to get it for work | 241 (13.4) | |
I was required or pressured to get it for other activities | 88 (4.9) | |
I was pressured to get it by my family or household members | 63 (3.5) | |
I got it for another reason | 150 (8.3) | |
No, did not receive vaccine (n = 780, 30.2%) | ||
I do not think it is safe | 411 (52.8) | |
I do not think I need it | 303 (38.9) | |
Plan to get it, but waiting | 67 (8.6) | |
I have a previous history of vaccine reaction/allergy | 51 (6.6) | |
My religion or culture prevents me from getting it | 37 (4.8) | |
My doctor recommended I do not get it | 33 (4.2) | |
I had difficulty scheduling or getting an appointment | 28 (3.6) | |
I have a health condition that prevents me from getting it | 24 (3.1) | |
I have a fear of needles and/or the pain of the shot | 14 (1.8) | |
Another reason | 258 (33.2) |