Socioeconomic disparities in childhood vaccine hesitancy among parents in China: The mediating role of social support and health literacy

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Parental vaccine hesitancy is a major obstacle to childhood vaccination. We examined parental socioeconomic status (SES) disparities in hesitancy, and the potential mediating roles of perceived social support health literacy. A questionnaire survey was given parents with children aged below 6 years from six provinces China. SES by educational attainment, annual household income, subjective measure (using scale 1–10). Linear regression applied assess association between hesitancy. Bootstrapping mediation analysis performed 5,000 samples bootstrapped. total 1,638 were included. Using income > 200,000 Chinese yuan (CNY) as reference, lower (CNY 100,001–150,000) experienced higher Educational attainment not associated Subjective had U-shaped relationship Perceived literacy independently sequentially mediated effects (indirect effect: −0.240) 1.250 for ≤ CNY 100,000 0.759 on Socioeconomic influenced China, which perceptions

Language: Английский

Unveiling the complexity of vaccine hesitancy: A narrative review focusing on dengue vaccination

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: April 22, 2025

Dengue vaccines face significant challenges, including safety concerns, which contribute to vaccine hesitancy. Addressing this complex issue requires targeted strategies overcome existing barriers. Through an extensive review of current evidence, we identified key factors contributing hesitancy and explored enhance global uptake. Four conceptual models five assessment tools were understand measure Among the factors, "confidence" emerged as most influential, followed by "complacency." Vaccine acceptance rates varied widely, ranging from 53% 95%, depending on region population. Key determinants included population characteristics, concerns about efficacy safety, among others. A comprehensive understanding these is essential improve acceptance, support dengue prevention efforts, ensure public health success.

Language: Английский

Investigating the influencing factors of vaccination decisions for newly developed and established vaccines: a comparative study based on latent class logit models in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

Background The factors influencing vaccination decision-making for newly developed vaccines may be similar to and different from those established vaccines. Understanding these underlying differences similarities is crucial designing targeted measures promote new against potential novel viruses. Objective This study aims compare public decisions identify the in factors. Method A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted on 1,509 representatives of general population China collect data preferences coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) influenza vaccines, representing respectively. latent class logit model used classes within sample, allowing an analysis distinctly choices both types Result Participants valued attributes However, concerns about sequelae were more significant vaccine, while effectiveness prioritized vaccine. Class membership revealed significantly correlated with age, health, yearly household income, acquaintances’ status, risk perception. Conclusion highlights need tailored communication strategies interventions. For addressing side effects crucial. long-standing emphasizing their can enhance uptake significantly. Engaging healthcare providers community influencers essential increase confidence rates. Clear engagement are critical misinformation, particularly during periods heightened concern.

Language: Английский