1227-P: Importance of Awareness and Treatment for Diabetes in Influenza Vaccination Coverage in Patients with Diabetes

Abstract

Influenza is a global public health problem causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Although vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection, vaccination coverage is insufficient in people with chronic disease under 65 years, especially diabetes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate influenza vaccination coverage and identify factors associated with influenza vaccination in Korean diabetic adults under 65 years. Data were obtained from 24,821 subjects in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014-2017). Socioeconomic, health-related, and diabetic factors were investigated for their relations with influenza vaccination in diabetic patients under 65 years using univariate and multivariate analyses. Among 24,821 subjects, 1,185 were diabetic patients under 65 years and their influenza vaccination rate was 36.5%. Socioeconomic (older age, female gender, non-smoker, light alcohol drinker, lower educational level, and employed status), health-related factors (lower fasting glucose and HbA1c level, good self-perceived health status, recent health screening, and diet therapy), and diabetic factors (more awareness and getting treated) were associated with influenza vaccination. In multivariate analysis, more awareness and getting treated for diabetes were associated with influenza vaccination in diabetic patients under 65 years (odds ratio: 1.553 and 1.495; 95% confidence interval: 1.080-2.233 and 1.057-2.115, respectively). Influenza vaccination rate was low in diabetic patients under 65 years, especially in those with unawareness and not getting treated for diabetes. Active screening and treatment for diabetes may be helpful to improve the influenza vaccination rate in these patients. Disclosure S. Ko: None. Y. Ahn: None. K. Song: None. J. Lee: None. S. Kim: None. K. Han: None. Funding Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (HI18C0275)