Cross-border vaccination behaviour of residents living in a European Union border region: a cross-sectional survey study

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how cross-border vaccination behaviors affect vaccination coverage in EU border regions.
• Cross-sectional survey conducted among residents in EU border regions.
• Data collection focused on vaccination behaviors and transnational influences.
• Analysis included associations between cross-border factors and vaccination coverage.
• Limited effect of cross-border vaccination behavior on overall vaccination coverage.
• Significant associations identified between vaccination behaviors and transnational factors.
• Findings suggest a need for enhanced public health monitoring in border areas.

Abstract