Table 2 Responses to behavioral determinant items relating to vaccination (n = 927)
Component 1: Beliefs of consequences | Strongly disagree, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Strongly agree, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I intend to get vaccinated because it will protect me and my family | 7 (0.8) | 22 (2.4) | 108 (11.7) | 305 (32.9) | 485 (52.3) |
My previous experience of receiving other vaccination such as influenza was good | 10 (1.1) | 59 (6.4) | 174 (18.8) | 374 (40.3) | 310 (33.4) |
I intend to get vaccinated because it will protect others in the community | 8 (0.9) | 22 (2.4) | 83 (9.0) | 350 (37.8) | 464 (50.1) |
It is important for me to get vaccinated because I have direct contact with patients | 8 (0.9) | 42 (4.5) | 82 (8.8) | 346 (37.3) | 449 (48.4) |
In Qatar, it is easy for me to get vaccinated | 10 (1.1) | 18 (1.9) | 102 (11.0) | 336 (36.2) | 461 (49.7) |
I believe that if I get vaccinated, it will encourage my friends and fellow colleagues to receive vaccine | 9 (1.0) | 39 (4.2) | 136 (14.7) | 447 (48.2) | 296 (31.9) |
Cronbach’s alpha 0.81 Mean (SD) = 61 ± 29.9 (scale -100 to 100) | |||||
Component 2: Influences of self and close others | Strongly disagree, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Strongly agree, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*I do not wish to get vaccinated due to religious or cultural concerns | 310 (33.4) | 375 (40.5) | 114 (12.3) | 73 (7.9) | 55 (5.9) |
*I will receive the COVID-19 vaccine only if it has been advised by my doctor | 115 (12.4) | 387 (41.7) | 199 (21.5) | 163 (17.6) | 63 (6.8) |
*I do not believe in vaccination | 291 (31.4) | 442 (47.7) | 115 (12.4) | 44 (4.7) | 35 (3.8) |
*I will take the vaccine only if my friends and family take it | 184 (19.8) | 463 (49.9) | 143 (15.4) | 103 (11.1) | 34 (3.7) |
*negatively scored Cronbach’s alpha 0.81 Mean (SD) = 24.7 ± 27.9 (scale −100 to 100) | |||||
Component 3: Emotions | Strongly disagree, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Strongly agree, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*I am worried about the speed of development and testing of COVID-19 vaccine | 48 (5.2) | 208 (22.4) | 275 (29.7) | 297 (32.0) | 99 (10.7) |
*I am not satisfied with the evidence behind the safety of COVID-19 vaccines | 71 (7.7) | 283 (30.5) | 300 (32.4) | 192 (20.7) | 80 (8.6) |
*I am worried about the side effects of the novel COVID-19 vaccine | 64 (6.9) | 214 (23.1) | 267 (28.8) | 272 (29.3) | 110 (11.9) |
*I am worried that mRNA vaccines can change the genetic makeup of people receiving it | 101 (10.9) | 232 (25.0) | 391 (42.2) | 139 (15.0) | 64 (6.9) |
*negatively scored Cronbach’s alpha 0.79 Mean (SD) = -1.4 ± 42.1 (scale −100 to 100) | |||||
Component 4: Influences of self and colleagues | Strongly disagree, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Strongly agree, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I will receive the vaccine because it will allow me to travel | 36 (3.9) | 121 (13.1) | 105 (11.3) | 366 (39.5) | 299 (32.3) |
My colleagues encourage me to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 | 34 (3.7) | 148 (16.0) | 151 (16.3) | 427 (46.1) | 167 (18.0) |
Other healthcare professionals think I should get vaccinated | 15 (1.6) | 55 (5.9) | 186 (20.1) | 428 (46.2) | 243 (26.2) |
Cronbach’s alpha 0.55 Mean (SD) = 38.6 ± 37.6 (scale −100 to 100) | |||||
Component 5: Intentions | Strongly disagree, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Strongly agree, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I intend to get vaccinated because it is mandatory | 44 (4.7) | 230 (24.8) | 122 (13.2) | 320 (34.5) | 211 (22.8) |
I intend to get vaccinated because majority of my co-workers are vaccinated | 45 (4.9) | 211 (22.8) | 187 (20.2) | 304 (32.8) | 180 (19.4) |
Cronbach’s alpha 0.68 Mean (SD) = 18.5 ± 43.9 (scale −100 to 100) | |||||