Table 4 Participants’ barriers associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination

I am concerned about the vaccine’s side effects.

1371 (79.9%)

I don’t believe that the vaccine will stop the infection.

401 (23.4%)

COVID-19 vaccination is a conspiracy.

380 (22.2%)

I don’t need the vaccine because I do all the right things. I wash my hands and wear a mask and gloves.

372 (21.7%)

I don’t need the vaccine because I’m young and healthy.

176 (10.3%)

I don’t like needles.

38 (2.2%)

Other

275 (16%)

 If my physician recommended it to me

353 (20.6%)

 If I know that more studies showed that the vaccine is safe and effective

1096 (63.9%)

 If it was compulsory by the government (MOH)

754 (44%)

 If it was mandatory by my job

203 (11.8%)

 If my family or friends got vaccinated

102 (5.9%)

 If there is a way other than injection

71 (4.1%)

 I would not take it in anyway.

305 (17.8%)

 Other

71 (4.1%)