Table 1.
Demographic data, vaccine history and hesitancy to receive COVID-19 vaccination (n = 211).
| Variable | N (%) | Variable | N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | H1N1 vaccinated in 2009 | ||
| Male | 73 (34.6) | Yes | 17 (8.1) |
| Female | 137 (64.9) | No | 180 (85.3) |
| Age | 52.6 ± 12.4 | Not sure/Don't remember | 14 (6.6) |
| 25–39 | 35 (16.6) | SFV in the last 5 years | |
| 40–54 | 90 (42.7) | Yes | 84 (39.8) |
| 55–69 | 62 (29.4) | No | 126 (59.7) |
| 70–84 | 24 (11.4) | Not sure/Don't remember | 1 (0.5) |
| Health-related occupations | Want to get COVID-19 vaccinated | ||
| Yes | 22 (10.4) | Yes | 78 (37.0) |
| No | 188 (89.1) | No | 68 (32.2) |
| Educational background | Not sure | 63 (29.9) | |
| Secondary education | 105 (49.8) | Hesitancy reasons (MCQ) | |
| Diploma/Degree | 69 (32.7) | Not allowed due to medical history | 3 (1.4) |
| Postgraduate education | 37 (17.5) | I have doubts about vaccine efficacy | 76 (36.0) |
| Active anti-cancer treatment | I do not trust the health system | 3 (1.4) | |
| Yes | 35 (16.6) | I am afraid of the side effects and the impact of the vaccine on my health | 77 (36.5) |
| No | 176 (83.4) | Other/Most common answers: 1. I will wait for the oncologist to tell me what he/she thinks. 2. I will let the time pass for now and maybe I will trust it later. | 17 (8.1) |
H1N1: influenza A virus subtype; MCQ: multiple choice question; SFV: seasonal flu vaccinated.