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Table 8 Reasons for not complying with H1N1 vaccination (N = 1555)

From: Analysis of public responses to preparedness policies: the cases of H1N1 influenza vaccination and gas mask distribution

 Category

n(%)

Reason for non-compliance with flu vaccination

n

Passivity

283 (18.2)

It just did not work out for me

225

  

Open answers reflecting indifference

58

Reasoning

947 (60.9)

Decided to take the chance

89

  

Did not feel in danger

426

  

Think that interventions is not effective

133

  

Intervention is harmful

213

  

Open answers reflecting Reasoning

86

Distrust

257 (16.5)

I don’t believe in vaccines

187

  

I did not trust authorities

57

  

Open answers reflecting distrust

13

Undefined

68 (4.4)

Open answers of other category

44

  

Reason not disclose

24

  1. a Please note that “belief” in Hebrew means “faith/conviction” rather than “opinion”.