Table 4 Parental attitudes

Attitude towards COVID-19 (AC)

 AC1

Chance of getting COVID-19 is high in children

3.26 (1.42)

 AC2

Chance of complications from COVID-19, such as MIS-C or long COVID, is high in children

3.16 (1.27)

 AC3

Infections with COVID-19 are more severe in children

3.13 (1.23)

 AC4

Complications from COVID-19, such as MIS-C or long covid, are more severe in children

3.21 (1.26)

Attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine (AV)

 AV1

I am knowledgeable and know enough about the COVID-19 vaccine

3.78 (0.86)

 AV2

The COVID-19 vaccination is effective when administered to children

3.68 (0.85)

 AV3

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe when administered to children, including mine

3.66 (0.91)

 AV4

Long-term safety data of the COVID-19 vaccination in children is not available

3.91 (0.85)

 AV5

Potential benefits of the COVID-19 vaccination outweigh risks in my children

3.85 (0.79)

Attitude towards vaccination program (AP)

 AP1

I am satisfied with the available brand of the COVID-19 vaccine, approved for children

3.85 (0.79)

 AP2

There are sufficient supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine for children with need

3.70 (0.90)

 AP3

COVID-19 vaccination centers for children are sufficient and conveniently accessible

3.70 (0.89)

 AP4

Time spent for receiving the COVID-19 vaccination is acceptable

3.75 (0.85)

Parental subjective norm (SN)

 SN1

Parents have a duty and responsibility to vaccinate their children

3.92 (0.90)

 SN2

I wanted to fulfill my parental responsibility to live up to societal expectations

3.94 (0.86)

Parental perceived behavioral control (PC)

 PC1

To vaccinate my children is not a financial burden

3.67 (1.02)

 PC2

I am certain that I can manage to vaccinate my children with the COVID-19 vaccine on time

3.97 (0.84)

 PC3

I am certain that I can take care of my children if they experience any common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine

3.69 (0.91)