Table 3 Possible factors associated with prospective/potential actions
Independent thinkers (n = 479) | Others (n = 1196) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | p value | |
Age group | |||
18–29 | 99 (20.7) | 179 (15.0) | 0.020 |
30–64 | 250 (52.2) | 665 (55.6) | |
65– | 130 (27.1) | 352 (29.4) | |
Gender (female) | 257 (53.7) | 638 (53.3) | 0.914 |
Risk factors for vaccination side effects | |||
Dermatologic disorders (past + present) | 107 (28.6) | 231 (19.3) | 0.164 |
Immunologic disorders | 15 (3.1) | 32 (2.7) | 0.610 |
History of seizure attacks | 19 (4.0) | 39 (3.3) | 0.475 |
Hypertension/cardiac disease | 88 (18.4) | 179 (15.0) | 0.085 |
Pregnancy (present)a | 4 (1.6) | 3 (0.47) | 0.090 |
Side effects from other vaccinations | 9 (1.9) | 18 (1.5) | 0.583 |
Side effects from smallpox vaccinationb | 3 (1.9) | 4 (0.88) | 0.381 |
Past smallpox vaccination (yes)c | 157 (37.9) | 453 (32.8) | 0.056 |
Sense of serious threat of bioterrorism from smallpox (yes)c | 62 (12.9) | 226 (18.9) | 0.004 |