Table 6 Binary logistic regression analysis of the association between selected variables and vaccine hesitancy among health workers.
Variables | Adjusted Odds Ratio (B) | 95% Confidence Interval | p- values |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | |||
20-29yrs | Ref | ||
30-39yrs | 0.88 | 0.47–1.64 | 0.687 |
40-49yrs | 0.83 | 0.41–1.67 | 0.594 |
≥ 50yrs | 0.91 | 0.42–1.96 | 0.811 |
Sex | |||
Male | Ref | ||
Female | 1.50 | 1.10–2.12 | 0.023 |
Highest education attained | |||
Primary/Secondary | Ref | ||
Diploma | 1.50 | 0.54–4.16 | 0.439 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 1.12 | 0.40–3.15 | 0.835 |
Postgraduate Degree | 1.52 | 0.52–4.44 | 0.439 |
Marital status | |||
Single | Ref | ||
Married | 0.60 | 0.36–0.94 | 0.026 |
Separated/Divorced/Widowed | 0.28 | 0.10–1.10 | 0.069 |
Professional cadre | |||
Physician | Ref | ||
Nurses | 1.10 | 0.69–1.76 | 0.700 |
Pharmacist/Physiotherapist/Lab Scientist | 1.39 | 0.80–2.40 | 0.239 |
Administrative Staff | 1.15 | 0.52–2.55 | 0.723 |
Others | |||
Involved in direct care of suspected/confirmed COVID-19 patients | |||
Yes | 1.42 | 1.0-2.04 | 0.053 |
No | Ref | ||
Stress and anxiety | |||
SAVE score < 15 (no or low stress/anxiety) | Ref | ||
SAVE score > 15 (higher level of stress and anxiety) | 0.63 | 0.37-1.07 | 0.085 |
