Perceived Vaccine Efficacy, Willingness to Pay for COVID-19 Vaccine and Associated Determinants among Foreign Migrants in China
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Tosin Yinka Akintunde 1 2 * , Angwi Enow Tassang 1 2, Marvellous Okeke 3, Stanley Oloji Isangha 4, Taha Hussein Musa 5 6
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1 Department of Sociology, School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing, CHINA
2 Asian Research Center, Hohai University, Nanjing, CHINA
3 Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, CHINA
4 Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, HONG KONG
5 Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, CHINA
6 Biomedical Research Institute, Darfur University College, SUDAN
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Abstract

Objectives: The COVID-19 public health crisis has increased the global burden of diseases and mortality. Hence, global vaccination becomes non-negotiable to support immunity to reduce morbidity and mortality burdens. The COVID-19 vaccine campaign hinges on health promotion and equitable distribution, especially among minority groups. Therefore, the current study investigated the determinants of perceived vaccine efficacy and willingness to pay among foreign migrants in China.
Methods: The study appraised data from an online-based survey carried out among foreign migrants in mainland China through the WeChat platform. Data analysis was carried out through bivariate and multivariate logistic regression.
Results: A total of 498 foreign migrants were recruited, with male 47.65%, female 45.2%, and other gender minority groups (7.15%). The study found that females, gender minorities, students, preference for alternative medicine, culture neutrality, belief against vaccination, and prefer free vaccination were less likely to pay for COVID-19 vaccination. Meanwhile, those whose families/relatives are opposed to vaccination and have good subjective health than others in their age group were less likely to believe in vaccine efficacy. Those who have received at least a dose of COVID-19 vaccine (AoR: 3.32, 95% CI: 1.94-5.58, p<0.001), believe vaccines are accessible (AoR: 2.40, 95% CI: 1.52-3.98, p<0.001) and have high perceived susceptibility to COVID-19 (AoR: 1.97, 95% CI: 1.18-3.28, p<0.01) were more likely to believe in vaccine efficacy.
Conclusion: The research extends evidence on vaccination behavior among foreign migrant groups. Vaccination support among migrants should target indicators like culture, gender identity, psychological health, subjective health, and perceived severity to eradicate vaccine hesitancy and misinformation that can translate to increased vaccine participation among minority groups.

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Article Type: Original Article

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/11920

ELECTRON J GEN MED, 2022 - Volume 19 Issue 3, Article No: em376

Publication date: 25 Mar 2022

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