Table 3.
Multivariable logistic regression estimates the factors associated with parental decision to vaccinate their children for COVID‐19.
| aOR | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Would you vaccinate your child(ren) if the paediatrician recommended it? | |||
| No | Ref. | ||
| Yes | 7.47 | 1.38–40.5 | 0.020 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | Ref. | ||
| Female | 1.22 | 1.01–1.47 | 0.035 |
| Age groups | |||
| 30–39 | Ref. | ||
| Less than 30 | 0.92 | 0.60–1.40 | 0.702 |
| 40 or more | 1.73 | 0.89–3.35 | 0.105 |
| Education | |||
| Less than University | Ref. | ||
| University or higher | 0.94 | 0.93–0.95 | <0.001 |
| Income | |||
| 2000 or less | Ref. | ||
| 2001–3000 | 1.71 | 0.54–5.42 | 0.365 |
| More than 3000 | 1.65 | 0.78–3.50 | 0.188 |
| Married | |||
| Yes | Ref. | ||
| No | 1.36 | 1.33–1.39 | <0.001 |
| Unemployed | |||
| No | Ref. | ||
| Yes | 0.94 | 0.70–1.28 | 0.704 |
| Rural | |||
| No | Ref. | ||
| Yes | 1.28 | 0.93–1.76 | 0.128 |
| Number of children | |||
| One or two | Ref. | ||
| Three or more | 0.73 | 0.46–1.15 | 0.128 |
| Children's health status | |||
| Very good/excellent | Ref. | ||
| Less than very good/excellent | 0.51 | 0.86–1.33 | 0.011 |
| Any child with chronic conditions | |||
| No | Ref. | ||
| Yes | 1.07 | 0.86–1.33 | 0.535 |
| Parental COVID‐19 vaccination status | |||
| Vaccinated | Ref. | ||
| Unvaccinated | 0.25 | 0.17–0.36 | <0.001 |
| Factors affecting your decision to vaccinate the child(ren)? | |||
| Paediatrician or other healthcare provider | Ref. | ||
| Internet/TV/social media | 0.12 | 0.06–0.23 | <0.001 |
| Other (religion, politics, social interactions, personal beliefs) | 0.10 | 0.04–0.23 | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.