Spatiotemporal dynamic and regional differences of public attention to vaccination: An empirical study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internet searches offer an indicator of public attention and possible demand for certain things. Studying the spatiotemporal characteristics of the public's concern for vaccination can determine the spatiotemporal distribution of demand for vaccines in China, and capture the changes in the health awareness of the Chinese population, thus informing future vaccination strategies.

Methods

Based on the collection of Baidu search indices for vaccination-related keywords in 363 cities in China, This paper seeks to explore the spatiotemporal changes and regional differences in public attention toward vaccination in China by using the seasonal index, seasonal concentration index, Herfindahl index, Moran index, and Dagum Gini coefficient.

Results

The following findi

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11666014 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature