Neighbourhood sociodemographic factors and COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the Netherlands: an ecological analysis

Abstract Background While overall COVID-19 vaccine uptake is high in the Netherlands, it lags behind in certain subpopulations. Aim We aimed to explore the characteristics of groups with lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake at neighbourhood level to inform the strategy to improve uptake and guide research into barriers for vaccination. Methods We performed an ecological study using national vaccination register and socio-demographic data at neighbourhood level. Using univariate and multivariable generalized additive models we examined the (potentially non-linear) effect of each determinant on uptake.... Mehr ...