Factors associated with the opposition to COVID-19 vaccination certificates: A multi-country observational study from Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are ongoing calls to harmonise and increase the use of COVID-19 vaccination certificates (CVCs) in Asia. Identifying groups in Asian societies who oppose CVCs and understanding their reasons can help formulate an effective CVCs policy in the region. However, no formal studies have explored this issue in Asia.

Method

The COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Research and Decision-Support Initiative in Asia (CORESIA) was established to address policy questions related to CVCs. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to October 2021 in nine Asian countries. Multivariable logistical regression analyses were performed to identify potential opposers of CVCs.

Results

Six groups were identified as potential opposers of CVCs: (i) unvaccinated (Odd Ratio

SUBMITTER: Kc S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9113761 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature