ArticleJournal of renal care2025
Vaccination Uptake and Patient Perceptions Among Haemodialysis Patients: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Vaccination Uptake and Patient Perceptions Among Haemodialysis Patients: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of renal care · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundHaemodialysis patients face an elevated risk of infectious diseases due to immunosuppression and frequent exposure to healthcare settings. Vaccination is a critical preventive strategy for this population; however, coverage remains inconsistent across different vaccines.
objectiveTo evaluate vaccine coverage and perceptions among patients undergoing haemodialysis in Greece and identify factors influencing uptake.
designThis was a cross-sectional study employing a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire.
participantsThe study included 201 adult patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis at selected dialysis centres in Greece. MEASUREMENTS: Data collected included demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and self-reported vaccination status for influenza, pneumococcal, meningococcal B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccines. Attitudes toward vaccination were assessed using Likert scale items. Statistical analyses involved linear regression, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation tests.
resultsVaccination rates were highest for influenza (88.6%) and pneumococcal vaccines (85.1%), while coverage for meningococcal B (25.4%) and Hib (16.9%) was low. Key barriers to vaccination included a perceived low risk of infection, lack of physician recommendations, and inadequate awareness. Age and higher educational attainment were significantly associated with greater vaccine uptake (p < 0.05). A weak but statistically significant correlation (r = .163-0.341) was observed between positive perceptions of vaccines and actual vaccination behaviour.
conclusionAlthough the uptake of some vaccines was high, the coverage of others remained suboptimal. Addressing knowledge gaps and increasing physician-driven recommendations may improve vaccine acceptance among the haemodialysis population.
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