Participants’ perceptions on COVID-19 vaccines Strongly Agree
n (%)
Agree
n (%)
Neutral
n (%)
Disagree
n (%)
Strongly Disagree
n (%)
I think getting vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine is important to protect people. 269(37.2) 274(37.9) 93(12.9) 44(6.1) 43(5.9)
The Ugandan Government will develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. 133(18.4) 236(32.6) 168(23.2) 98(13.6) 88(12.2)
The big pharmaceutical companies have developed safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. 113(15.6) 129(17.8) 250(34.6) 180(24.9) 51(7.1)
I believe that COVID-19 vaccines made in Europe or America are far safer than those made in other countries. 117(16.2) 167(23.1) 202(27.9) 157(21.7) 80(11.1)
I would take a jab of a COVID-19 vaccine to protect me against the disease. 215(29.7) 302(41.8) 89(12.3) 63(8.7) 54(7.5)
My concerns about the related side effects of COVID-19 will stop me from taking a vaccine to prevent COVID-19. 157(21.7) 198(27.4) 94(13.0) 182(25.2) 92(12.7)
I will recommend my family and friends to get COVID-19 vaccine jab. 229(31.7) 302(41.8) 94(13.0) 52(7.2) 46(6.4)
The COVID-19 vaccine may be faulty or fake. 113(15.6) 117(24.5) 164(22.7) 174(24.1) 95(13.1)
The COVID-19 vaccine was rapidly developed and approved 238(32.9) 279(32.9) 104(14.4) 69(9.5) 33(4.6)
The COVID-19 vaccine may have some unforeseen side effects in the future. 224(31.0) 238(32.9) 156(21.6) 68(9.4) 37(5.1)
The COVID-19 vaccine is being promoted for commercial gains. 160(22.1) 181(25.0) 167(23.1) 149(20.6) 66(9.1)
The Government of Uganda should make the COVID-19 vaccine available for all citizens for free. 347(48.0) 233(32.2) 67(9.3) 33(4.6) 43(5.9)
Would you accept that your children get vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine? 142(19.6) 276(38.2) 103(14.2) 95(13.1) 107(14.8)
Would you accept that your children return to school before being vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine? 173(23.9) 223(30.8) 93(12.9) 130(18.0) 104(14.4)
Health facilities and health workers have provided me with confidence in COVID-19 vaccines. 179(24.8) 276(38.2) 103(14.2) 101(14.0) 63(8.7)