Table 2 Mean (SD) scores for all participants in the Chinese Revised Adult Vaccination Attitude Scale(N = 693)
Items on the Chinese Revised Adult Vaccination Attitude Scale | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
1 I fear the immediate complications of a vaccine (such as allergic reactions). | 4.47(1.023) |
2 I fear the potential impact of vaccines on my health in the future. | 4.55(1.000) |
3 It is difficult for me to access the doctor for vaccination (I cannot find an appointment or the office is too far away or there is no transportation, etc). | 4.57(1.024) |
4 It is difficult for me to access the doctor for vaccination (I cannot find an appointment or the office is too far away or there is no transportation, etc). | 4.78(1.039) |
5 I believe in the value of vaccination. | 4.42(0.710) |
6 I believe that vaccines are necessary for adults. | 4.42(0.716) |
7 I believe that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the potential risks. | 4.37(0.751) |
8 I think if I get ill, I will get more antibodies (better body auto-defense) than if I just get a vaccination. | 3.38(1.657) |
9 I believe that vaccines are very effective in protecting me from getting a disease. | 4.23(0.797) |
10 I haven’t had a vaccine as an adult so far, so I don’t need it. | 4.76(0.987) |
11 I believe that vaccines should only be given to children. | 4.86(0.957) |