Table 4.
Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in teachers as the dependent variable (reference: COVID-19 vaccine denial)
| Variable | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | P-value | Adjusted OR (95% CI)a | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (males vs. females) | 1.15 (0.54–2.42) | 0.73 | NS | |
| Age (years)b | 1.04 (1.01–1.07) | 0.008 | 1.08 (1.02–1.14) | 0.011 |
| Marital status (married vs. singles/widowed/divorced) | 1.09 (0.65–1.82) | 0.74 | NS | |
| Children (yes vs. no) | 0.97 (0.58–1.61) | 0.91 | NS | |
| MSc/PhD degree (yes vs. no) | 0.52 (0.29–0.92) | 0.02 | NS | |
| Teachers (permanent vs. deputy) | 1.08 (0.65–1.77) | 0.77 | NS | |
| Level of education (primary vs. secondary) | 1.16 (0.70–1.92) | 0.56 | NS | |
| Type of school (special vs. general) | 2.12 (0.98–4.57) | 0.06 | NS | |
| Years of experience | 1.03 (1.00–1.06) | 0.04 | NS | |
| Self-perceived financial status | NS | |||
| Good/very good | 2.29 (0.88–5.92) | 0.09 | ||
| Moderate | 1.67 (0.72–3.87) | 0.23 | ||
| Very poor/poor | 1 (reference) | |||
| Self-perceived health status | NS | |||
| Good/very good | 0.75 (0.09–6.11) | 0.79 | ||
| Moderate | 0.75 (0.09–6.60) | 0.79 | ||
| Very poor/poor | 1 (reference) | |||
| Chronic disease (yes vs. no) | 1.09 (0.53–2.24) | 0.81 | NS | |
| Previous COVID-19 diagnosis (no vs. yes) | 3.06 (1.76–5.31) | < 0.001 | NS | |
| Family/friends with COVID-19 disease (no vs. yes) | 1.82 (0.99–3.33) | 0.05 | NS | |
| Living with elderly people or vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic (yes vs. no) | 1.70 (0.86–3.35) | 0.12 | 4.81 (1.55–14.89) | 0.006 |
| Family member working in healthcare facilities (no vs. yes) | 1.23 (0.71–2.13) | 0.47 | NS | |
| Seasonal influenza vaccination in 2021 (yes vs. no) | 4.96 (2.54–9.68) | < 0.001 | NS | |
| Fear against the COVID-19 | 1.57 (1.38–1.78) | < 0.001 | NS | |
| Information regarding the COVID-19 | 1.04 (0.88–1.25) | 0.63 | NS | |
| Compliance with hygiene measures during the pandemic | 1.23 (1.00–1.51) | 0.048 | NS | |
| Trust in COVID-19 vaccination | 2.39 (2.02–2.82) | < 0.001 | 2.57 (2.07–3.18) | < 0.001 |
An odds ratio < 1 indicates a negative association, while an odds ratio > 1 indicates a positive association
CI confidence interval, NS not selected by the multivariable logistic regression analysis with a significance level set at 0.05, OR odds ratio
aR2 for the final multivariate model was 61%
bOR refers to one year increase in age