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COVID-19 vaccine preferences in India.
Prateek Bansal1, Alok Raj2, Dhirendra Mani Shukla3
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Vaccine
|March 14, 2022
Summary
Vaccine preference in India is shaped by efficacy, side effects, and social network vaccination rates. While most prefer domestic vaccines, some favor foreign ones, and many are sensitive to peer vaccination uptake.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Economics
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant challenge to mass vaccination campaigns in India.
- Understanding the determinants of vaccine preference is crucial for improving vaccine adoption rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the key factors influencing vaccine preference and demand in India.
- To identify heterogeneity in these factors using a non-parametric model.
Main Methods:
- An online discrete choice experiment was conducted with 1371 respondents.
- A non-parametric model was applied to analyze vaccine preference heterogeneity.
Main Results:
- Vaccine efficacy, side effects, protection duration, distance to vaccination centers, and social network vaccination rates significantly impact vaccine demand.
- On average, domestically developed vaccines are preferred, but 30% of respondents favor foreign vaccines.
- Approximately 15% of the sample showed high sensitivity to side effects and peer vaccination uptake.
Conclusions:
- Vaccine preference is multifactorial, with individual and social influences playing a critical role.
- Policy interventions should consider the nuanced preferences and sensitivities within the population to enhance vaccine adoption.
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