| Autor: |
Wang H; Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.; Viroscience Department, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands., Varol T; Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.; Freudenthal Institute, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands., Gültzow T; Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.; Department of Theory, Methods & Statistics, Faculty of Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands., Zimmermann HML; Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands., Ruiter RAC; Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands., Jonas KJ; Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. |
| Abstrakt: |
In the transitioning era towards the COVID-19 endemic, there is still a sizable population that has never been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Netherlands. This study employs Bayesian spatio-temporal modelling to assess the relative chances of COVID-19 vaccination uptake - first, second, and booster doses - both at the municipal and regional (public health services) levels. Incorporating ecological regression modelling to consider socio-demographic factors, our study unveils a diverse spatio-temporal distribution of vaccination uptake. Notably, the areas located in or around the Dutch main urban area (Randstad) and regions that are more religiously conservative exhibit a below-average likelihood of vaccination. Analysis at the municipal level within public health service regions indicates internal heterogeneity. Additionally, areas with a higher proportion of non-Western migrants consistently show lower chances of vaccination across vaccination dose scenarios. These findings highlight the need for tailored national and local vaccination strategies. Particularly, more regional efforts are essential to address vaccination disparities, especially in regions with elevated proportions of marginalized populations. This insight informs ongoing COVID-19 campaigns, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions for optimizing health outcomes during the second booster phase, especially in regions with a relatively higher proportion of marginalized populations. |
