Table 2 Reasons for not vaccinating against influenza using profession as the independent variable
Statements | SA | A | DNK | D | SD | β | CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
There is lack of proper storage area for vaccines that’s why influenza vaccines is not available in the institution | 187(26.7) | 138(19.7) | 142(20.3) | 168(24.0) | 65(9.3) | 0.047 | −0.25-0.113 |
It is not compulsory for health care professionals to get vaccinated for influenza | 103(14.7) | 194(27.7) | 91(13.0) | 209(29.8) | 104(14.8) | 0.071 | −0.003-0.134 |
Influenza is not serious condition therefore not worth vaccinating | 50(7.2) | 83(11.9) | 87(12.5) | 352(50.5) | 124(17.8) | −0.061 | −0.173-0.017 |
Influenza vaccines is costly that’s why not purchased normally | 145(20.7) | 247(35.3) | 150(21.4) | 104(14.9) | 54(7.7) | 0.150* | 0.063–0.186 |
Not everyone is familiar with influenza vaccination | 227(32.8) | 353(50.0) | 49(6.9) | 36(6.9) | 35(5.0) | 0.154* | 0.058–0.163 |
There is insufficient staff to administer vaccine | 114(16.3) | 118(16.9) | 132(18.7) | 270(38.6) | 64(9.2) | 0.037 | −0.033-0.097 |
Side effects and safety concerns are hindering health care professionals to get vaccinated for influenza | 115(16.5) | 223(31.9) | 158(22.6) | 158(22.6) | 45(6.4) | −0.037 | −0.091-0.031 |
I don’t like needles | 174(24.9) | 285(40.8) | 33(4.7) | 143(20.5) | 63(9.0) | −0.015 | −0.082-0.054 |