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Table 6 Multivariable analysis of factors significantly associated with refusal to be vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Dessie City, Ethiopia, May 2021

From: Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine and refusal to receive COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in northeastern Ethiopia

Variables

Refusal of vaccinations

COR (95% CI)

AOR (95% CI)

P-value

(adjusted model)

Yes

No

Profession

     

   Medical doctor

15

19

Ref

 Ref

 

   Laboratory technician

16

30

0.68(0.27-1.68)

0.98(0.34-2.83)

0.973

   Nurse and midwive

32

98

0.41(0.19-.91)

0.38(0.15-.97)

0.042

   Pharmacist

29

21

1.75(0.73-4.22)

1.50(0.53-4.25)

0.445

   Radiographer

7

11

0.81(0.25-2.58)

0.66(0.16-2.33)

0.470

   Anesthesiologist

10

11

1.15(0.39-3.43)

0.72(0.20-2.60)

0.617

   Public health officer

8

28

0.36(0.13-1.02)

0.46(0.14-1.50)

0.197

   Non-medical auxiliary staff

24

33

0.92(0.39-2.17)

0.97(0.36-2.66)

0.955

Attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine

     

   Negative

97

90

3.94(2.54-6.12)

3.06(1.86-5.03)

< 0.001

   Positive

44

161

Ref

Ref

 

Perception of COVID-19 vaccine

     

   Poor

93

62

5.91(3.76-9.27)

4.73(2.91-7.68)

< 0.001

   Good

48

189

Ref

Ref