Participants’ COVID-19 perceptions Age category in years
All ages
(N=723)
OR
95% CI
p-value
20-29
(n=279)
OR
95% CI
p-value
30-39
(n=225)
OR
95% CI
p-value
40-49
(n=95)
OR
95% CI
p-value
50+
(n=44)
OR
95% CI
p-value
Getting vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine is important to protect people. 1.019
(1.001-1.037)
.038
.663
(0.370-1.188)
.167
.876
(0.478-1.605)
.669
1.548
(0.723-3.315)
.260
1.839
(0.671-5.040)
.236
I think the Ugandan Government will develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. 1.004
(0.990-1.019)
.553
.585
(0.352-0.971)
.038
.627
(0.373-1.055)
.079
.594
(0.325-1.086)
.091
1.107
(0.517-2.370)
.793
The big pharmaceutical companies have developed safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. 1.011
(0.995-1.027)
.192
.987
(0.583-1.669)
.960
1.083
(0.630-1.860)
.774
1.352
(0.708-2.581)
.361
1.528
(0.670-3.487)
.314
I believe the COVID-19 vaccines made in Europe or America are far safer than those made in other countries. 1.011
(0.995-1.027)
.192
.987
(0.583-1.669)
.960
1.083
(0.630-1.860)
.774
1.352
(0.708-2.581)
.361
1.528
(0.670-3.487)
.314
I would take a jab of COVID-19 vaccine to protect me against the disease. 0.993
(0.978-1.008)
.333
1.021
(0.615-1.696)
.936
0.911
(0.540-1.535)
.726
1.294
(0.709-2.363)
.401
0.441
(0.191-1.017
.055
My concerns about the related side effects of the COVID-19 will stop me from taking a vaccine to prevent COVID-19. .987
(.973-1.001)
.077
1.022
(0.621-1.680)
.932
1.083
(0.650-1.805)
.759
0.863
(0.476-1.565)
.627
0.419
(0.192-.917)
.029
I will recommend my family and friends to take a COVID-19 vaccine jab. 0.996
(0.980-1.013)
.658
0.708
(0.390-1.285
.256
0.694
(0.377-1.277)
.240
0.716
(0.356-1.442
.350
1.049
(.423-2.600)
.917
The COVID-19 vaccine may be faulty or fake. .989
(0.974-1.004)
.134
1.036
(0.627-1.713)
.890
.821
(0.489-1.380)
.457
.902
(0.493-1.650)
.738
0.507
(0.228-1.127)
.096
The COVID-19 vaccine was rapidly developed and approved. 1.001
(0.985-1.017)
.928
1.229
(0.727-2.078)
.442
1.934
(1.107-3.379)
.020
1.429
(0.751-2.720)
.277
0.778
(0.365-1.657)
.515
The COVID-19 vaccine may have some unforeseen side effects in the future. 0.981
(0.967-.996)
.012
2.140
(1.285-3.566)
.003
1.501
(0.895-2.515)
.124
1.349
(0.738-2.464)
.330
0.654
(0.312-1.372)
.261
The COVID-19 vaccine is being promoted for commercial gains. 0.981
(0.967-.996)
.013
1.171
(0.711-1.926)
.536
1.173
(0.703-1.955)
.542
1.003
(0.552-1.821)
.993
0.220
(.088-0.552)
.001
The Government of Uganda should make the COVID-19 vaccine available for all citizens for free. 0.997
(0.979-1.015)
.748
0.672
(0.341-1.3250
.252
0.706
(0.352-1.415)
.326
0.706
(0.319-1.560)
.389
0.686
(0.264-1.784)
.440
Are you willing to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine privately? 0.978
(0.956-1.00)
.068
0.559
(0.188-1.662)
.296
0.644
(0.210-1.974)
.441
0 .364
(0.113-1.177)
.091
0.278
(0.077-1.010)
.052
Would you accept your children getting vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine? 1.016
(1.001-1.032)
.035
0.688
(0.413-1.145)
.150
0.724
(0.429-1.221)
.225
1.076
(0.581-1.995)
.815
2.333
(0.986-5.520)
.054
Would you accept that your children return to school before being vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine? 1.003
(0.988-1.018)
.707
0.885
(0.535-1.461)
.632
0.891
(0.532-1.492)
.662
0.787
(0.433-1.433)
.434
1.068
(0.506-2.253)
.864
Health facilities and health workers have provided me with confidence on COVID-19 vaccines. 1.007 (0.992-1.022)
.375
0.620
(0.363-1.059)
.080
0.688
(0.397-1.191)
.181
0.805
(0.425-1.524)
.506
1.457
(0.622-3.416)
.386