Geospatial analysis of covid-19 vaccine recipients distribution in Malaysia

Lindah Roziani Jamru and Adi Jafar and Ubong Imang and Zulayti Zakaria and Mohamad Pirdaus Yusoh and Ang Kean Hua and Dg Junaidah Awang Jambol and Faerozh Madli (2024) Geospatial analysis of covid-19 vaccine recipients distribution in Malaysia. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development (JISED), 9. pp. 1-12.

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the world, causing changes in social, economic, and demographic aspects of populations. To mitigate the spread of the virus in Malaysia, the government has launched the National COVID-19 Immunization Program with the aim of vaccinating 80% of Malaysians to achieve herd immunity. To evaluate the progress of the vaccination campaign, this study used Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to develop a database and map the spatial distribution of vaccine recipients by age group for each state in Malaysia. The findings showed that 85.7% (M=83.06 SD=9.93) of individuals received the first vaccine dose, 83.1% (M=80.4 SD=9.78) received the second dose, and 49.4% (M=49.4 SD=15.51) received a booster dose. Overall, Kelantan had the lowest percentage of vaccine recipients for all doses, with 64.8% for the first dose, 62.8% for the second dose, and 17.3% for the booster dose. Developing a geospatial database and mapping the distribution of vaccine recipients is an essential tool for the Malaysian Ministry of Health to monitor and evaluate the progress of the vaccination campaign, identify areas that need attention, and prioritize resources for future vaccine distribution.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	COVID-19, Spatial Distribution, Vaccines, Database
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine > RA643-645 Disease (Communicable and noninfectious) and public health
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	21 Oct 2024 11:08
Last Modified:	21 Oct 2024 11:08
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41501

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