Table 4.
Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
| Characteristic/Attitude/Condition | PR | CI 95% | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fear of adverse effects | 4.42 | 2.58–7.56 | < 0.001 |
| Distrusts physician’s recommendations | 3.99 | 2.27–6.99 | < 0.001 |
| Does not know that washing hands prevents COVID-19 | 3.64 | 1.84–7.21 | < 0.001 |
| Socio-demographic | |||
| Under 40 years of age | 2.15 | 1.30–3.55 | 0.003 |
| 40 years of age or older | Ref | - | - |
| Refuses to use face masks | 2.11 | 1.29–3.43 | 0.001 |
| No 2019–2020 influenza vaccination | 2.08 | 1.14–3.79 | 0.017 |
| No person has died due to COVID-19 among family members, neighbors, or acquaintances | 1.39 | 0.85–2.28 | 0.196 |