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Table 3 Univariate analyses between HBM and TPB variables and the intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19

From: Predicting intention to receive COVID-19 vaccine among the general population using the health belief model and the theory of planned behavior model

 

DO not intend to get vaccinated

(n = 78)

Intend to get vaccinated

(n = 320)

t-test

P value (two-tail)

Effect size

HBM covariates

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

  

Cohen’s d

 Perceived Susceptibility

2.89 (1.54)

4.94 (1.12)

−11.09

0.00

1.52

 Perceived Severity

2.48 (1.24)

3.36 (1.33)

−5.28

0.00

0.68

 Perceived Benefits

3.10 (1.44)

5.37 (0.79)

−13.41

0.00

1.95

 Perceived Barriers

2.55 (1.59)

2.42 (1.51)

0.70

0.48

0.08

 Cues to action

2.51 (1.33)

4.16 (1.26)

−10.25

0.00

1.27

 Health motivation

4.03 (1.51)

4.08 (1.36)

−0.32

0.75

0.03

TPB covariates

 Attitude

2.55 (1.59)

2.42 (1.52)

0.70

0.48

0.08

 Subjective norms

3.49 (1.36)

5.16 (0.85)

−10.42

0.00

1.47

 PBC

4.91 (1.51)

5.08 (1.24)

−0.95

0.35

0.12

 Self-efficacy

3.53 (1.44)

5.20 (1.06)

−9.67

0.00

1.32

  1. COVID-19 vaccination intention measured by the item: “I want to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus soon in case there is a vaccine available”, on a 1–6 agreement scale
  2. HBM and TPB Items Response scale: 1–6 agreement