The effectiveness of direct financial incentives in promoting vaccination against SARS-CoV-2. The literature review
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RIS BIB ENDNOTEPublication date: 10.07.2026
Public Health and Governance, 2025, Volume 23, Issue 2, pp. 47-66
https://doi.org/10.4467/20842627OZ.25.009.23595Authors
The article’s aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of direct financial incentives (cash, gift cards) in promoting vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 and to identify factors affecting their efficacy. A scoping review method was used following PRISMA guidelines. Databases from Web of Science, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and other sources were searched to identify studies on direct financial incentives for COVID-19 vaccination. An analysis of 40 identified studies showed that the direct financial incentives can effectively increase willingness to vaccinate, especially among undecided and higher-risk populations. The amount and form of the incentive matter; in particular, higher incentive amounts correlate with their greater effectiveness toward encouraging vaccination. Financial incentives are an effective tool in promoting vaccination, but their effectiveness depends on many factors, such as the incentive amount, the form of payment, and the specifics of the target group.
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