This study was conducted by Prof Xiaohua Ying and his team from Fudan University and published in International Journal for Equity in Health. This study provides insights into the current state of financing for non-immunization vaccines in China. Through interviews with 55 stakeholders from government department related to health and finance, the study identified challenges and opportunities in financing, including high out-of-pocket costs, sustainability of local fiscal support, and potential future support from health insurance. The study recommends strengthening public financial management and centralized procurement to improve vaccine equity and achieve broader vaccination coverage.
Factors affecting caregivers’ HPV vaccination decisions for adolescent girls: A secondary analysis of a Chinese RCT
This research, led by Prof. Jing Li from Sichuan University, in collaboration with Prof. Dan Wu from Nanjing Medical University, was published in PLOS ONE. Based on a randomized controlled trial conducted in Chengdu, China, the study investigated key factors influencing caregivers’ actions to vaccinate adolescent girls against HPV. The results highlighted the significant role of a novel “pay-it-forward” intervention in doubling HPV vaccine uptake. Other factors, including caregivers’ knowledge, intention to delay vaccination, occupational status, and prior vaccine refusal, were also strongly associated with vaccination behavior. Recommendations to promote universal and equitable access to HPV vaccine through targeted health education, financial support and community engagement.
