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Table 4 Factors motivating participants to consider vaccinating children against influenza in the future

From: Attitudes, motivators, and barriers toward influenza vaccination for children: a study from a conflict-ridden country

Item (You would give the vaccine to your children if:)

n

(%)

It is encouraged by the government

Strongly agree/agree

599

(73.0)

Not sure

138

(16.8)

Strongly disagree/disagree

84

(10.2)

It is included in the national immunization program

Strongly agree/agree

645

(78.3)

Not sure

124

(15.0)

Strongly disagree/disagree

55

(6.7)

It is more validated for safety and efficacy

Strongly agree/agree

654

(79.2)

Not sure

114

(13.8)

Strongly disagree/disagree

58

(7.0)

It is provided though school

Strongly agree/agree

489

(60.1)

Not sure

153

(18.8)

Strongly disagree/disagree

171

(21.0)

It is recommended by the physician

Strongly agree/agree

621

(76.3)

Not sure

121

(14.9)

Strongly disagree/disagree

72

(8.8)

It is offered free of charge

Strongly agree/agree

566

(69.1)

Not sure

152

(18.6)

Strongly disagree/disagree

101

(12.3)

Overall motivation

Positive Motivation

414

(49.8)

Negative Motivation

418

(50.2)