@article{101997,
  author = {Wong LP and Lee HY and Alias H and Seheli FN and Lachyan A and Nguyen DK and Ahmed J and Hu Z and Lin Y},
  title = {Attitudes and acceptance of vaccination against neglected tropical diseases: A multi-country study in Asia},
  abstract = {<p>This study aims to explore the willingness of individuals to be vaccinated against NTDs in Asian countries and China. Between June and December 2023, an anonymous cross-sectional survey was carried out in five Asian countries alongside China. Overall, 48.4% indicated being somewhat willing and 29.2% expressing extreme willingness to receive NTDs vaccination. High attitude scores (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.54, 95% confidence interval (CI): 11.35–1.75) was associated with higher willingness to be vaccinated against NTDs. The odds of accepting the NTDs vaccine increased among individuals without occupational exposure to NTDs (aOR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.27–1.68). Those residing in very clean environments exhibited heightened odds of willingness (aOR = 2.94, 95% CI: 2.10–4.11), whereas individuals in somewhat dirty environments demonstrated reduced odds of willingness (aOR = 0.74, 95% CI: 0.56–0.98) compared to the baseline group (very dirty local environment). Moreover, a higher score in sanitation facilities also correlated with increased odds of willingness to receive the NTDs vaccine (aOR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.21–1.64). The study highlighted key strategies for improving NTDs vaccine uptake in Asian countries, including China, such as fostering positive attitudes toward the vaccine and enhancing perception of infection risks.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Human Vaccines &amp; Immunotherapeutics},
  volume = {21},
  publisher = {Informa UK Limited},
  issn = {2164-5515, 2164-554X},
  url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/21645515.2025.2471702?needAccess=true},
  doi = {10.1080/21645515.2025.2471702},
  language = {eng},
}