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ArticleScientific reports2024

Enhancing vaccination uptake through community engagement: evidence from China.

Hongyu Guan, Lidong Zhang, Xiangzhe Chen, Yunyun Zhang, Yuxiu Ding, Wenting Liu

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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Hongyu GuanCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, 710119, China.
Lidong ZhangCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, 710119, China.
Xiangzhe ChenCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, 710119, China.
Yunyun ZhangCollege of Economics, Xi'an University of Finance and Economics, Xi'an, 710100, Shaanxi, China. zhangyunyunceee@163.com.
Yuxiu DingCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, 710119, China.
Wenting LiuCenter for Experimental Economics in Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, 710119, China.

Funding

Higher Education Discipline Innovation Project B16031Soft Science Project of Shaanxi Province 2023-CX-RKX-127
6 · The paper itself

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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Community ParticipationCOVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesVaccinationAdolescentAdultAgedChinaFemaleHumansInfluenza, HumanInfluenza VaccinesMaleMiddle AgedSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesCOVID-19 VaccinesInfluenza Vaccines

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