Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China
Abstract With growing recognition of the importance of community engagement in addressing public health challenges, its role in promoting healthy behaviors and preventing infectious diseases has gained attention. However, vaccination coverage remains a significant concern in many developing countrie...
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| description | Abstract With growing recognition of the importance of community engagement in addressing public health challenges, its role in promoting healthy behaviors and preventing infectious diseases has gained attention. However, vaccination coverage remains a significant concern in many developing countries. While previous studies have linked community engagement to positive health outcomes, there is a gap in understanding its influence on individual vaccination choices, particularly in the context of developing countries. Utilizing data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), this study examines the impact of community engagement on COVID-19 and flu vaccination uptake among 7281 individuals. Community engagement, measured by community vaccination notifications, serves as the key independent variable. The study employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods to analyze the relationship between community engagement and vaccination behavior. The analysis reveals a positive association between community engagement and vaccination rates. Specifically, individuals receiving notifications were more likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine compared to non-recipients (vaccination rates: 100% vs. 53.3%), and flu vaccination rates were also significantly higher among those notified (2.7% vs. 1.9%). Mechanism analysis suggests that individuals receiving community notifications are more aware of the benefits of vaccination, leading to higher vaccination rates among this group. This study underscores the effectiveness of community engagement strategies in promoting positive vaccination behavior among individuals in China. By enhancing awareness and trust in immunization, community engagement initiatives play a crucial role in shaping health behaviors and improving vaccination uptake. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating community engagement approaches into public health interventions to address vaccination challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-63dd686c5ed94ad7a6c2be82aa3ac7eb2024-12-22T12:26:30ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-05-011411910.1038/s41598-024-61583-5Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from ChinaHongyu Guan0Lidong Zhang1Xiangzhe Chen2Yunyun Zhang3Yuxiu Ding4Wenting Liu5Center for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal UniversityCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal UniversityCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal UniversityCollege of Economics, Xi’an University of Finance and EconomicsCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal UniversityCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal UniversityAbstract With growing recognition of the importance of community engagement in addressing public health challenges, its role in promoting healthy behaviors and preventing infectious diseases has gained attention. However, vaccination coverage remains a significant concern in many developing countries. While previous studies have linked community engagement to positive health outcomes, there is a gap in understanding its influence on individual vaccination choices, particularly in the context of developing countries. Utilizing data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), this study examines the impact of community engagement on COVID-19 and flu vaccination uptake among 7281 individuals. Community engagement, measured by community vaccination notifications, serves as the key independent variable. The study employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods to analyze the relationship between community engagement and vaccination behavior. The analysis reveals a positive association between community engagement and vaccination rates. Specifically, individuals receiving notifications were more likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine compared to non-recipients (vaccination rates: 100% vs. 53.3%), and flu vaccination rates were also significantly higher among those notified (2.7% vs. 1.9%). Mechanism analysis suggests that individuals receiving community notifications are more aware of the benefits of vaccination, leading to higher vaccination rates among this group. This study underscores the effectiveness of community engagement strategies in promoting positive vaccination behavior among individuals in China. By enhancing awareness and trust in immunization, community engagement initiatives play a crucial role in shaping health behaviors and improving vaccination uptake. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating community engagement approaches into public health interventions to address vaccination challenges.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-61583-5 |
| spellingShingle | Hongyu Guan Lidong Zhang Xiangzhe Chen Yunyun Zhang Yuxiu Ding Wenting Liu Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China Scientific Reports |
| title | Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China |
| title_full | Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China |
| title_short | Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China |
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