COVID-19 Vaccination Program Data Analysis Based on Regional Status and Day Type: A Study from West Java Province,
Putri Adilla Ilhami1, Mulya Nurmansyah Adisasmita2, Dwi Agustian2
1Undergraduate Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 11, 2023
Summary
COVID-19 vaccination coverage in West Java was higher in urban areas than rural ones and decreased on holidays. Understanding regional and daily factors is key for effective vaccination programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Policy
Background:
- COVID-19 vaccination is vital for pandemic control and global health.
- Understanding vaccination drivers is crucial for program success.
- Regional and temporal factors may influence vaccination uptake.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze COVID-19 vaccination data in West Java, Indonesia.
- To investigate the impact of regional status (city vs. regency) and day type (working day vs. holiday) on vaccination coverage.
- To identify key characteristics for optimizing vaccination programs.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing secondary data.
- Data collected from West Java's COVID-19 Information and Coordination Center (PIKOBAR) (N=7922).
- Statistical analysis included independent t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests (p<0.05).
Main Results:
- Significant differences in vaccination coverage between city and regency areas (p<0.001).
- Significant differences in vaccination coverage between working days and holidays (p<0.001).
- Higher vaccination rates were observed in cities compared to regencies, and on working days compared to holidays.
Conclusions:
- Regional status and day type are significant factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination coverage.
- These factors must be considered in the development and acceleration of vaccination programs.
- Targeted strategies considering urban/rural differences and day types can enhance vaccine distribution.
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