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Table 1 Rotated factor Matrix for both questionnaires (seasonal and pandemic influenza)

From: Getting vaccinated or not getting vaccinated? Different reasons for getting vaccinated against seasonal or pandemic influenza

Items

Seasonal vaccine

Pandemic vaccine

 

PH

PF

AW

PH

PF

AW

To guarantee the functionality of health services

.850

.122

.007

.850

-.089

.003

In order to reduce the risk of infection and influenza virus circulation within the hospital

.823

-.049

.235

.797

-.083

.289

Due to a sense of civil, ethical, and professional responsibility

.771

.059

.177

.766

.125

-.007

To reduce healthcare organization costs

.758

.063

.108

.700

.153

.072

Because I have received sufficient information regarding the safety of vaccine

.022

.116

.886

-.009

-.109

.847

Because I have received sufficient information regarding the usefulness of vaccine

-.004

.117

.781

.015

.042

.785

Because I do not fear that the vaccine may be detrimental to my health

.280

-.102

.685

.182

-.161

.774

Because I think that vaccination is a safe practice

.308

-.045

.644

.219

.391

.472

Because I live with and/or I am close to family members who belong to a category at risk

.022

.814

.056

-.011

.854

-.009

Because I belong to a category at risk

.107

.806

.013

.052

.801

-.136

  1. Note: Factor loadings of: PH = Public Health; PF = Personal/ Family; AW = Awareness of vaccine safety and side effects.