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Table 6 Barriers towards polio immunization

From: Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards polio immunization among residents of two highly affected regions of Pakistan

Reasons

N

%

Lack of knowledge

259

33.7

Lack of time / Busy schedule

87

11.32

Non- compliant spouse

89

11.58

Religious belief

300

39.06

Misconceptions about vaccination

166

21.61

Lack of immunization services

120

15.62

Vaccination is considered harmful

190

24.73

Lack of trust on healthcare workers

190

24.73

Lack of trust on the quality of vaccines

168

21.87

Fear of side effects

189

24.60

Polio vaccines causes infertility etc.

247

32.16

Vaccination is not considered necessary

31

4.03

Security issues

226

29.42

Others

6

0.78 %

  1. Note: % values may not add up to 100 since respondents may have selected more than one reason