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. 2023 Apr;25(2):255-265.
doi: 10.1007/s10903-022-01402-z. Epub 2022 Sep 21.

Does the Integration of Migrants in the Host Society Raise COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance? Evidence From a Nationwide Survey in Japan

Yuanyuan Teng  1 , Tomoya Hanibuchi  2 , Tomoki Nakaya  2
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Does the Integration of Migrants in the Host Society Raise COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance? Evidence From a Nationwide Survey in Japan

Yuanyuan Teng et al. J Immigr Minor Health. 2023 Apr.

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Abstract

Research indicates that integration contributes to maintaining health among migrants, yet little is known about the association between integration and vaccination acceptance. This study aimed to explore COVID-19 vaccine intention and acceptance, and the association between integration and vaccine hesitancy among migrants in Japan. We conducted an internet survey among migrants in Japan from October 5 to October 14, 2021. Among 1,455 participants, 11.6% reported hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination. We found that the overall integration and social integration were associated with the vaccination intention. Some commonly identified barriers (e.g., financial difficulties, language) were not related to COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among migrants in Japan. Highly integrated migrants were less likely to report vaccine hesitancy against COVID-19. To promote COVID-19 acceptance among migrants, customized intervention policies should focus on the migrants with a lower level of integration, especially those with little social connection with the locals.

Keywords: COVID-19; Japan; Migrants; integration; vaccine hesitancy.

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Flow chart of the data collection
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Reasons for hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination (n = 168)
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