Table 4 Willingness to accept malaria vaccine
Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
Willingness to accept malaria vaccine | |
No | 41 (8.1) |
Yes | 463 (91.9) |
Reasons for unwillingness | |
Fear of adverse reaction | 23 (56.2) |
Spousal refusal | 11 (26.8) |
Cultural belief | 3 (7.3) |
Others (Not interested) | 2 (4.9) |
Religious belief | 1 (2.4) |
Cost of vaccine | 1 (2.4) |
Reasons for willingness | |
Protect the child | 298 (64.4) |
General vaccine acceptance | 77 (16.6) |
Accepting but safety concerns | 45 (9.7) |
Protect others | 37 (8.0) |
Prior experience with childhood vaccination | 6 (1.3) |
Willingness to pay for malaria vaccine | |
No | 52 (10.3) |
Yes | 452 (89.7) |