Identifying Success Factors for Optimizing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Indigenous Populations in Taiwan: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated economies and strained health care systems worldwide. Vaccination is crucial for outbreak control, but disparities persist between and within countries. In Taiwan, certain indigenous regions show lower vaccination rates, prompting comprehensive inquiries.

Objective

This study aims to identify predictors for COVID-19 vaccination and develop strategies for indigenous communities.

Methods

This cross-sectional study, conducted from May 13 to July 18, 2022, surveyed indigenous community members older than 55 years residing in a mountain area in southern Taiwan. Based on the health belief model, the questionnaire covered sociodemographic factors, health-related issues, and trust in physicians. The analysis included bivariate a

SUBMITTER: Tu Abus Isbabanal JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12422523 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature