Table 6 Linear repression analysis using the forward method and taking the attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination as a dependent variable among Lebanese pregnant and lactating women (N = 207)

Do you touch your face less because of coronavirus? (ref: did not touch your face)

2.25

0.16

< 0.001

[1.02; 3.48]

Have you or someone you know ever had a bad reaction to a vaccine? (ref: strongly disagree)

-1.35

-0.26

< 0.001

[0.85–1.85]

Do you prefer some COVID-19 vaccines (such as those made in Europe or America) over others made in other world countries? (ref: strongly disagree)

1.23

0.22

< 0.001

[0.69–1.77]

If you already took the vaccine, you decided to take it because you believe it is essential for you and your baby’s health. (ref: not essential)

3.49

0.26

< 0.001

[2.01–4.98]

You would take/took the COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself from getting sick with COVID-19. (ref: No)

4.22

0.33

< 0.001

[2.83; 5.61]

You wouldn’t take the COVID-19 vaccine because you have concerns about vaccine safety for yourself. (ref: No)

-4.09

-0.21

< 0.001

[-5.98; -2.21]