Variables
Variables
N (%)
To which extent do you think symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to Seasonal Influenza? No similarity 69 (6.4)
Small similarity
233 (21.6)
There is a similarity, but don’t know how much similarity between them
340 (31.6)
Large extent
1 (0.1)
There is a big similarity
434 (40.3)
Have you ever been vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza? Yes 356 (33.1)
no
558 (51.8)
I don’t remember
163 (15.1)
To what extent do you think there is a similarity between the COVID-19 vaccine and the Seasonal Influenza vaccine? No similarity 228 (21.2)
Small similarity
198 (18.4)
Large extent
390 (36.2)
There is a big similarity
261 (24.2)
Have you ever been vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes 979 (90.9)
No
98(9.1)
Are you willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes 434 (72.0)
No
169 (28.0)
Reason for non-vaccination against COVID-19 The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, but I would prefer to depend on my innate immunity 26 (9.0)
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, but I would prefer to depend on my innate immunity
69 (23.8)
Due to the cost of the vaccine
15 (5.2)
Fear of vaccination due to weakened immune system, it is not safe and could be lethal
63 (21.7)
I believe that the COVID-19 vaccine is not effective
71 (24.5)
I believe there is no such thing called COVID-19, so I don’t need to take any vaccines
30 (10.3)
The vaccine is not available in my area
16 (5.5)
Do you know people who are NOT willing to get vaccinated? Yes 655 (60.8)
No
422 (39.2)
Do you recommend for those who are NOT willing the vaccination to get vaccinated? Yes 819 (76.0)
No
258 (24.0)
Who recommends you get the COVID-19 vaccine? I decided myself to get vaccinated 641 (59.5)
Family member or friend
174 (16.2)
Govt. policy to get vaccinated
40 (3.7)
A physician or other medical professional
85 (7.9)
Social media or TV
137 (12.7)
In your opinion, which of the following has the priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? 18 years old or younger 25 (2.3)
People older than 65 years
145 (13.5)
Healthcare providers in direct contact with patients
391 (36.3)
All of the above
484 (44.9)
None
32 (3.0)