Takeshi Yoda    Department   Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare  ,    Position   Associate Professor
Article types	原著
Language	English
Peer review	Peer reviewed
Title	Willingness to Pay for COVID-19 Vaccines in Japan.
Journal	Formal name：International journal of environmental research and public health Abbreviation：Int J Environ Res Public Health ISSN code：16604601/16604601
Domestic / Foregin	Foregin
Publisher	MDPI
Volume, Issue, Page	20(22)
Author and coauthor	Takeshi Yoda, Nagisa Iwasaki, Hironobu Katsuyama
Authorship	Lead author,Corresponding author
Publication date	2023/11
Summary	More than 80% of the Japanese population had received the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination by the end of April 2023; however, this vaccination rate continues to decline along with the need for booster shots. Further, the vaccines may not permanently be available free of charge. This study conducted a survey to determine the public's willingness to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan. Using an internet research panel, the questionnaire collected data on various sociodemographic variables and the respondents' willingness to pay for COVID-19 vaccines. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate the respondents' answers. The results showed that of 1100 respondents, 55.2% would not want to receive the vaccine if it was paid for. A total of 44.8% respondents expressed willingness to pay, with most (170 respondents) willing to pay for 1000-1999 JPY (7.1-14.2 USD). Logistic regression analysis revealed that age, educational status, history of contracting COVID-19, and COVID-19 vaccination frequency were significantly associated with those who were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if it was free (p < 0.05). These findings provide valuable insights for the Japanese government in determining appropriate pricing strategies to promote COVID-19 vaccination effectively.
DOI	10.3390/ijerph20227044
PMID	37998275