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Table 1 Reasons for refusing COVID-19 vaccination. Identified categories based on 333 posts in social media (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) and number of posts identified in each case

From: What are the reasons for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine? A qualitative analysis of social media in Germany

Category

Number of postings

Low perceived benefits

30

Low subjective risk

48

Health concerns

89

Information deficits

87

Systemic mistrust

76

Spiritual or religious beliefs

3