Table 4 Knowledge and attitude factors associated with vaccine hesitancy of study participants (n = 338)

I do not have enough information regarding COVID-19 vaccine

.93 (.80–1.06)

.27

.76 (.62-.93)

.00**

I have concern with COVID-19 vaccine side effects

1.29 (1.07–1.53)

.00**

1.31(1.0–1.7)

.05*

I believe that the COVID-19 vaccine is not safe

1.42 (1.21 –1.67)

.00**

1.23 (.95–1.5)

.11

I think that the COVID-19 vaccine is not effective

1.64 (1.37–1.97)

.00**

1.42 (1.1 -1.8)

.01**

I think that COVID-19 is not any more dangerous

1.09 (.94–1.26)

.26

1.13 (.9 -1.4)

.29

I have fear of COVID-19 infection

.81 (.70-.94)

.00**

.82 (.66 -1.0)

.09

I am against vaccination in general

1.23 (1.03–1.47)

.02*

1.1 (.84–1.5)

.45

I have concerns on COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons

1.16 (1.0–1.34)

.04*

.99 (.7 -1.2)

.93

I have concerns on COVID-19 vaccine due to cultural reasons

1.06 (.91–1.23)

.48

.86 (.8 -1.1)

.26

I believe I can prevent or treat COVID-19 with traditional remedies than the Covid-19 vaccine

1.32 (1.13–1.54)

.00**

1.37 (1.0–1.7)

.01**

In general, I am concerned about serious complications of the COVID-19 vaccine

1.07 (.91–1.25)

.38

1.0 (.79–1.2)

.99

The COVID-19 vaccines, in general, will be useful in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic

.66 (.56—.79)

.00**

.67 (.52-.85)

.00**