Publications by authors named "Ketut Dewi Kumara Wati"
Obtaining a booster dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is required to maintain the protective level of neutralizing antibodies and therefore herd immunity in the community, and the success of booster dose programs depends on public acceptance. The aim of this study was to determine the acceptance of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine and its drivers and barriers in Indonesia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the provinces of Indonesia between 1 and 15 August 2022.
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- The study explores the willingness to pay (WTP) for COVID-19 booster doses in Indonesia, revealing that 66.2% of surveyed respondents are willing to pay, primarily within the range of 100,000-500,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately USD 6.71-33.57).
- Factors like being over 40, higher education, greater income, awareness about booster importance, and certification of vaccine status (Islamic law) positively correlate with a higher WTP.
- The findings suggest that WTP for paid booster doses is significantly lower than acceptance for free vaccines, indicating a need for government subsidies and public education on vaccination and ongoing COVID-19 risks.
Background: The global burden of childhood tuberculosis (TB) is estimated to be 0.5 million new cases per year. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children are at high risk for TB.
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