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Table 9 Reasons for not complying with gas mask acquisition (N = 836)

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 gas mask acquisition

n

Passivity

425 (50.8)

It just did not work out for me

425

Reasoning

164 (19.6)

Decided to take the chance

27

  

Did not feel in danger

72

  

Think that Intervention is not effective

65

Distrust

39 (4.7)

I don’t trust the authorities

39

Undefined

208 (24.9)

Reason not disclosed

208