Acceptance of Rubella-Containing Vaccine and Factors Associated with Acceptance among Women of Reproductive Age in China: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Most women of reproductive age in China are willing to receive the rubella-containing vaccine (RCV). However, low awareness of rubella necessitates enhanced health education to boost RCV coverage.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Social Science
Background
- Rubella vaccination is crucial for preventing congenital rubella syndrome.
- Understanding vaccine acceptance among women of reproductive age is key to effective public health strategies.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess the acceptance of rubella-containing vaccine (RCV) among women of reproductive age in seven Chinese provinces.
- To identify factors influencing RCV acceptance and willingness to vaccinate.
Main Methods
- A stratified sampling method was used to recruit 1286 women aged 15-49.
- A questionnaire adapted from the WHO's BeSD tool assessed willingness to receive RCV and influencing factors.
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analyzed the relationships between psychological, social, and practical factors and vaccination willingness.
Main Results
- 76.3% of participants expressed willingness to receive RCV.
- Awareness of rubella varied significantly across regions (12.4%-70.6%).
- Willingness was influenced by region, occupation, vaccination history, and awareness. Psychological and social factors significantly predicted motivation.
Conclusions
- High willingness to receive RCV among women of reproductive age was observed.
- Low general awareness of rubella highlights a critical gap in public health education.
- Targeted health education initiatives are essential to improve RCV uptake and control rubella transmission.
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