Examining the Impact of Key Factors on COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in India: A PLS-SEM Approach
Veena Dhawan1, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal1, Pritu Dhalaria2
1Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi 110011, India.
Vaccines
|April 28, 2023
Summary
Effective COVID-19 vaccination coverage in India relies on strong planning, government oversight, and community involvement. These factors significantly impact vaccine uptake and program success.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Vaccinology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted challenges in achieving widespread vaccination coverage.
- Understanding key drivers of vaccination success is crucial for public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of government stewardship, planning and implementation, and community participation on COVID-19 vaccination coverage in India.
- To validate a framework for enhancing vaccination program performance.
Main Methods:
- Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed.
- Data was collected from 187 stakeholders involved in vaccination programs across four Indian states.
Main Results:
- Planning and implementation significantly influenced vaccination coverage.
- Government stewardship and community participation also demonstrated a positive impact on coverage.
- The study confirmed the individual contribution of each factor to vaccination success.
Conclusions:
- A robust framework for improving vaccination coverage is empirically validated.
- Strategic recommendations for policy-level actions are proposed to enhance future vaccination programs.
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