Geospatial analysis of COVID-19 vaccine access in Kenya: the interplay of travel time, perceived availability, and vaccine uptake

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how travel time and perceived availability affect COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Kenya.
• Conducted geospatial analysis to model travel time to vaccination sites.
• Collected individual-level data on perceived vaccine availability.
• Analyzed the relationship between travel time and vaccine uptake.
• Identified significant geographic barriers affecting vaccine access.
• Found a correlation between travel time and perceived vaccine availability.
• Suggested strategies to enhance vaccination services based on geospatial data.