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Low Influenza Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Among Reproductive-Aged Women in China

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Low influenza vaccine coverage among reproductive-aged women in China has raised concerns about the effectiveness of pandemic mitigation strategies. Research published in the journal Vaccines has highlighted the alarming rate of vaccine hesitancy among this demographic, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and policies. A cross-sectional survey conducted in China between March 15 and 30, 2023, involving 1,742 reproductive-aged women, found that only 39.32% had received the influenza vaccine in the past year. Factors such as age, accommodation type, COVID-19 infection history, and vaccine hesitancy were identified as significant correlates of vaccine coverage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Influenza vaccine coverage among reproductive-aged women in China was found to be only 39.32%, with significant variations in coverage rates among different demographic groups.
  • Factors such as age (35 years), renting accommodation, and history of COVID-19 infection were negatively associated with influenza vaccine coverage, while a history of chronic diseases and noticeable pandemic fatigue due to COVID-19 were positively associated with vaccination rates.
  • Vaccine hesitancy was a major concern among reproductive-aged women who did not receive the influenza vaccine in the past year, with a hesitancy rate of 31.79%.
  • The survey found that factors such as older age, urban residence, living with others, poor self-rated health status, and absence of chronic diseases increased the likelihood of vaccine hesitancy.
  • The study concluded that devising targeted intervention strategies and policies tailored to reproductive-age women is crucial to effectively mitigate the impact of influenza and reduce disease incidence.

Statistics:

  • 39.32% of reproductive-aged women in China received the influenza vaccine in the past year.
  • 31.79% of reproductive-aged women who did not receive the influenza vaccine in the past year reported vaccine hesitancy.
  • 1742 reproductive-aged women participated in the cross-sectional survey conducted in China between March 15 and 30, 2023.
  • 35 years was identified as the age with the lowest influenza vaccine coverage (aOR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.56-0.94).

Sources:

  • Coverage and Vaccine Hesitancy of Influenza Vaccination Among Reproductive-Age Women (18-49 Years Old) in China: A National Cross-Sectional Study. Vaccines, 2025,13(7):752. (Vaccines - http://www.mdpi.com/journal/vaccines).
  • 10.3390/vaccines13070752.
  • Journal: Vaccines, Publisher: MDPI AG, Publisher Location: Basel, Switzerland, Publisher Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/vaccines.

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