Table 3.
Multivariate predictors of responding “not sure” or “no” regarding intent to vaccinate your children
| Characteristics | Intent to vaccinate No vs. Yes OR (95%CI) |
Intent to vaccinate Not sure vs. Yes OR (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate seriousness of COVID-19 on child | 0.89 (.71–1.11) | 0.72 (.58–.90)** |
| Estimate Seriousness of COVID-19 on participants | 1.11 (.87–1.41) | 1.32 (1.04–1.69)* |
| How effective is the use of COVID-19 vaccine for your children ? | 0.76 (.58–.99)* | 1.10 (.84–1.44) |
| In your opinion, How safe is the use of COVID-19 vaccine for your children ? | 0.28 (.21–.36)** | 0.52 (.40–.67)** |
|
Residence North region |
1.26 (.70–2.29) | 0.96 (.51–1.83) |
| South region | 0.44 (.19–1.00)* | 1.39 (.67–2.92) |
| Zarqa | 0.90 (.47–1.73) | 1.74 (.91–3.31) |
| Middle region | 0.7 (.31–1.57) | 0.91 (.40–2.08) |
| Amman | Reference | |
|
Household average monthly income Less than $700 |
1.06 (.58–1.93) | 0.84 (.46–1.55) |
| $700-$1400 | 1.13(.66–1.93) | 0.98 (.58–1.66) |
| More than $1400 | Reference | |
|
Are you working/studying in a medical field? YES |
1.03 (.65–1.63) | 0.75 (.47–1.21) |
| NO | Reference | |
|
Do you have a Chronic disease? YES |
0.43 (.23–.81)** | 0.67 (.36–1.27) |
| NO | Reference | |
|
Do you know somebody close to you that was infected with COVID-19? YES |
0.58 (.31–1.07) | 0.65 (.35–1.21) |
| MAYBE | 3.05 (1.03–8.98)* | 2.12 (.73–6.21) |
| NO | Reference | |
|
Have you ever been infected with COVID-19? YES |
1.53 (.83–2.82) | 1.15 (.61–2.17) |
| MAYBE | 1.09 (.40–2.94) | 1.76 (.66–4.70) |
| NO | Reference | |
|
Has any of your children ever been infected with COVID-19? YES |
0.79 (.44–1.41) | 0.78 (.43–1.43) |
| MAYBE | 0.32 (.14–.69)** | 0.53 (.24–1.14) |
| NO | Reference | |
| In your opinion, what is the likelihood that your children will be infected with COVID-19 during the next 6 months? | ||
| I think that my child will be infected and his symptoms will be severe | 0.52 (.57–3.86) | 1.33 (.47–3.75) |
| I don’t know | 2.72 (1.10–6.71)* | 4.09 (1.63–10.24)** |
| I think that my child will be infected and his symptoms will be mild | 1.03 (.63–1.66) | 1.39 (.84–2.28) |
| I do not think that my child will be infected | Reference | |
|
Practice level Low |
1.73 (1.12–2.68)** | 1.53 (.99–2.38) |
| High | Reference | |
|
Have you taken or planning to take COVID-19 vaccine? NO |
3.75 (1.46–9.62)** | 2.78 (1.04–7.42)* |
| YES | Reference | |
|
Children sex Girl |
1.45 (.81–2.61) | 1.75 (.99–3.09) |
| Boys | 1.13 (.66–1.90) | 0.67 (.38–1.19) |
| Both (boys and girls) | Reference |
* Significant at the level of less than .05, ** Significant at the level of less than .01.