Comparative Analysis of Preferences and Willingness to Pay for COVID-19 Vaccine Among Individuals With and Without Chronic Diseases: A Discrete Choice Experiment Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The rapid development and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines have been pivotal in the global battle against the pandemic. However, vaccine acceptance remains a critical determinant of their effectiveness. While numerous studies have explored factors influencing vaccine acceptance, there is a notable dearth of research regarding preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) among individuals with chronic diseases (ChD) who are at heightened risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. This study addresses this gap by investigating COVID-19 vaccine preferences and WTP among individuals with and without chronic diseases.

Methods

Employing a discrete choice experiment (DCE) approach, we interviewed 843 participants to assess their preference for COVID-19 vaccine attributes such

SUBMITTER: Begum A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12272305 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature