What strategies have been effective in optimising COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Australia and internationally?

Desborough, J; Wright, M; Parkinson, A; Hall Dykgraaf, S; Ball, L; Dut, GM; Sturgiss, E; de Toca, L; Kidd, M

What strategies have been effective in optimising COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Australia and internationally?

Desborough, J Wright, M

Parkinson, A Hall Dykgraaf, S Ball, L Dut, GM Sturgiss, E de Toca, L Kidd, M

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Publisher:: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Aust J Gen Pract, 2022, 51, (9), pp. 725-730
Issue Date:: 2022-09

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dc.contributor.author	Desborough, J
dc.contributor.author	Wright, M https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2708-4753
dc.contributor.author	Parkinson, A
dc.contributor.author	Hall Dykgraaf, S
dc.contributor.author	Ball, L
dc.contributor.author	Dut, GM
dc.contributor.author	Sturgiss, E
dc.contributor.author	de Toca, L
dc.contributor.author	Kidd, M
dc.date.accessioned	2022-12-01T02:46:27Z
dc.date.available	2022-12-01T02:46:27Z
dc.date.issued	2022-09
dc.identifier.citation	Aust J Gen Pract, 2022, 51, (9), pp. 725-730
dc.identifier.issn	2208-794X
dc.identifier.issn	2208-7958
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/163990
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: A key public health measure protecting the population from COVID-19 is vaccination. Unvaccinated people have higher COVID-19 case rates and death rates than those who are fully or partially vaccinated. It has, and continues to be, critical to optimise COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the community. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify population groups who were less likely to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and strategies that were successful in increasing uptake in these often hard-to-reach groups. DISCUSSION: Strategies that have successfully increased COVID-19 vaccine uptake may also be effective in enhancing uptake across a range of vaccine-preventable diseases. These strategies include collaboration and building trust with local communities, targeted communication and education, optimising access to vaccines and the use of targeted incentives. Primary care providers are often central to these strategies and are well placed to take the time that people need to shift from uncertain to becoming vaccinated.
dc.format	Print
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
dc.publisher	10.31128/AJGP-05-22-6427
dc.relation.ispartof	Aust J Gen Pract
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.31128/AJGP-05-22-6427
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19 Vaccines
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Vaccination
dc.subject.mesh	Vaccines
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Vaccines
dc.subject.mesh	Vaccination
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19
dc.subject.mesh	COVID-19 Vaccines
dc.title	What strategies have been effective in optimising COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Australia and internationally?
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	51
utslib.location.activity	Australia
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHERE - Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-12-01T02:46:26Z
pubs.issue	9
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	51
utslib.citation.issue	9

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: A key public health measure protecting the population from COVID-19 is vaccination. Unvaccinated people have higher COVID-19 case rates and death rates than those who are fully or partially vaccinated. It has, and continues to be, critical to optimise COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the community. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify population groups who were less likely to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and strategies that were successful in increasing uptake in these often hard-to-reach groups. DISCUSSION: Strategies that have successfully increased COVID-19 vaccine uptake may also be effective in enhancing uptake across a range of vaccine-preventable diseases. These strategies include collaboration and building trust with local communities, targeted communication and education, optimising access to vaccines and the use of targeted incentives. Primary care providers are often central to these strategies and are well placed to take the time that people need to shift from uncertain to becoming vaccinated.

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