An Indonesian Political Indicator survey reveals that 56.9% of Indonesians are unwilling to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. This breaks down to 39.9% who are somewhat unwilling and 16.9% who are very unwilling.
Conversely, 42.5% of respondents are willing to receive the vaccine; 28.6% are somewhat willing and 13.9% are very willing.
The reluctance stems from various factors. A majority (51.9%) believe the vaccine is unsafe. 16.8% consider it ineffective, while 12.6% feel they don't need it due to good health.
Other reasons include concerns about the vaccine's halal status (3.9%), cost (2.5%), the large number of people receiving it (1.9%), and collusion with pharmaceutical companies (0.9%). 22.8% cited other reasons, and 1.1% did not know or did not answer.
Vaccination is crucial in reducing illness and death from the virus. Therefore, the public is urged to participate in the ongoing vaccination program.
Furthermore, consistent adherence to the 3M health protocols – wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap – is essential in preventing transmission.
The survey, conducted by Indikator, involved 1,220 individuals across Indonesia from July 30th to August 4th, 2021. A simple random sampling method was used, with a margin of error of approximately 2.9% and a 95% confidence level.