Table 5 Participant attitudes towards the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccine
From: Why do I need it? I am not at risk! Public perceptions towards the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccine
Vaccination statements | Participant responses % (n) |
|---|---|
If a "swine flu" vaccine was made available to the general | Â |
public, would you get vaccinated? | Â |
   Yes | 54.7% (343) |
   No | 42.9% (269) |
   Not specified | 2.3% (15) |
Only people who are have underlying medical problems or who are pregnant should be vaccinated | Â |
   Agree | 34.9% (219) |
   Disagree | 46.3% (290) |
   Unsure | 16.6% (104) |
   Not specified | 2.2% (14) |
I will get the "swine flu" vaccine if the Australian government recommends it | Â |
   Agree | 52.5% (329) |
   Disagree | 25.4% (159) |
   Unsure | 19.8% (124) |
   Not specified | 2.4% (15) |
I will get the "swine flu" vaccine if my doctor recommends it | Â |
   Agree | 71.5% (448) |
   Disagree | 13.4% (84) |
   Unsure | 12.8% (81) |
   Not specified | 2.2% (14) |
The "swine flu" vaccine will protect me from the "swine flu" | Â |
   Agree | 44.7% (280) |
   Disagree | 14.7% (92) |
   Unsure | 37.8% (237) |
   Not specified | 2.9% (18) |
I am concerned about the side effects of the "swine flu" vaccine | Â |
   Agree | 42.4% (266) |
   Disagree | 27.6% (173) |
   Unsure | 27.3% (171) |
   Not specified | 2.7% (17) |
I am concerned that the vaccine has not been tested adequately | Â |
   Agree | 41.1% (258) |
   Disagree | 24.4% (153) |
   Unsure | 32.2% (202) |
   Not specified | 2.2% (14) |
The "swine flu" vaccine may cause the "flu" in some people | Â |
   Agree | 40.2% (252) |
   Disagree | 17.9% (112) |
   Unsure | 39.6% (248) |
   Not specified | 2.2% (15) |
The "swine flu" vaccine will stop the spread of "swine flu" | Â |
   Agree | 30.9% (194) |
   Disagree | 24.6% (154) |
   Unsure | 42.1% (264) |
   Not specified | 2.4% (15) |