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Table 2. Cont. Variables
Region of residence
Central South East North West
Monthly income
<3000 SAR 3000–<5000 SAR 5000–<7000 SAR 7000–<10,000 SAR 10,000–<15,000 SAR 15,000–<20,000 SAR 20,000–<30,000 SAR ≥30,000 SAR
Has chronic conditions
OR
1 1.95 *** 1.31 1.65 1.02
1 1.64 * 1.34 1.11 0.94 1.06 1.29 1.85 *
95% CI
1.21–3.14 0.80–2.13 0.68–4.02 0.71–1.45
0.92–2.92 0.73–2.47 0.62–1.97 0.55–1.59 0.60–1.87 0.70–2.40 0.99–3.45
0.72–1.34
1.17–1.97
0.19–0.40
0.97–2.27
0.84–1.43
0.73–1.48 0.92–1.95
1.49–2.86 1.29–2.81
No 1 Yes 0.98
Received flu vaccination in the past
No 1 Yes 1.52 ***
Refused vaccination in the
past
No 1 Yes 0.28 ***
Contracted COVID-19
No 1 Yes 1.48 *
Family member contracted COVID-19
No 1 Yes 1.1
Perceived risk of COVID-19 to people in Saudi Arabia
Minor risk or no risk Moderate risk Significant or major risk
Concerned about contracting COVID-19
Low or very low Fair
High or very high
1 1.04 1.34
1 2.06 *** 1.91 ***
COVID-19 vaccine should be compulsory for all citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia
No 1
Yes 45.07 *** 31.91–63.65 *** p < 0.01, ** p < 0.05, * p < 0.1.
4. Discussion
Our study aimed to understand the factors associated with vaccination intentions in a country with a publicly funded healthcare system. We found that perceived risk toward oneself, past vaccination behavior, contracting COVID-19, and support for compulsory vaccination were linked with vaccination intentions. Demographic factors associated with an intention to be vaccinated were being male and residing in the southern region of the country.
The results revealed that about 48% of the participants reported an intention to be vaccinated with the assumption that the vaccine would be provided for free by the Saudi