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 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 v

SUBMITTER: Guan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11636859 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature