Author:
Hu Mingzheng,Wang Yanshang,Wang Ming,Zhu Dawei,Li Wentao,Yu Rui,Wu Jiang,Lv Min,He Ping
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives
Vaccination is an important part of public health services. We aim to assess the efficiency of vaccination services in Beijing, the capital of China, and to further study the influencing factors of efficiency.
Methods
Using the immunization service data of Beijing, China in 2020, we firstly developed a data envelopment analysis (DEA) model to calculate the score of vaccination efficiency. Secondly, we used DEA model scenario simulations with different combinations of input–output factors to derive the magnitude of the effect of each input factor on the efficiency. Finally, combined with the data from the Beijing Regional Statistical Yearbook 2021, we developed the Tobit model to examine the effect of external social environmental factors on efficiency.
Results
The average scores of efficiency of POVs (Point of Vaccination) in different areas of Beijing vary greatly. Different input factors had different degrees of positive effects on the efficiency score. In addition, the number of populations served by POV was positively associated with efficiency, the GDP and financial allocation of the POVs’ district was also positively associated with efficiency score, while the total dependency ratio of the POVs’ district was negatively associated with efficiency score.
Conclusion
The efficiency of vaccination services varied considerably across POVs. Constrained by limited resources, efficiency scores can be increased by increasing input factors that have a larger impact on efficiency score and reducing those that have a smaller impact on efficiency. In addition, the social environment should be considered in allocating vaccination resources, and more resources should be invested in areas with low levels of economic development, low financial allocation, and high population.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Major Project of the National Social Science Fund of China
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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