Awareness of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines in diabetic patients

Abstract

Purpose In our study, it was aimed to evaluate the awareness of diabetic patients about vaccination status and vaccines. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2019 and February 2019. A survey questioning the level of knowledge about and vaccination status for influenza and pneumonia vaccines was applied by face-to-face interviews with patients with diabetes mellitus who admitted to the diabetes outpatient clinic. All results were evaluated with SPSS-20.0. Results A total of 202 patients [66 male (32.7%) and 136 female (67.3%) patients; with a mean age of 57.7 ± 11.3 years and mean duration of diabetes 10.7 ± 7.9 years] were recruited in the study. Majority of the patients (92.6%) were type 2 DM patients. 59.4% of the patients had never been vaccinated. The rate of those who had pneumonia vaccine was very low, only 14.7%. The vast majority of the patients had knowledge about vaccines and their most common source of information was nurses. 53% of patients believed that diabetic patients should be vaccinated regularly. 16.8% of the patients were reluctant to have the recommended vaccine. The factor with greatest impact on this was that they did not consider the vaccine necessary. 52.5% of the patients recommended to be vaccinated had the recommended vaccine. 26.4% of the patients who were not enthusiastic about the recommended vaccine had pneumococcal vaccine after being informed about the vaccine. Conclusion It was observed that the information given about vaccines positively affected the vaccination rate. The main barrier to vaccination was the lack of information about the need for influenza vaccination. Designing strategies and training programs for healthcare professionals and patients should be the main goal to improve vaccination coverage and vaccination rates.

Low Pneumococcal Vaccination among Patients with Psoriasis in Germany: Results from Vac-Pso

“…Consistent with our finding of lacking physician’s vaccination recommendation being a major determinant of negative vaccination status, Lindsley et al [ 29 ] concluded that vaccination recommendation resulted in increased vaccination rates in patients treated with immunosuppressants due to a dermatological condition. This effect was also identified in other patient populations, for example in diabetic and cardiology patients, indicating that awareness about the beneficial aspects of vaccination brought forward by physicians proves to have a positive influence on vaccination status [ 30 , 31 ]. Informational campaigns by healthcare professionals and providers could address the patient’s fear of contracting pneumonia and establish confidence in the vaccination [ 32 ].…”

Coverage of influenza vaccination of patients with diabetes and determination of barriers for implementation of vaccination

“…Таким чином, надання інформації про вакцини позитивно вплинуло на рівень щеплення. Основною перешкодою для ВпСГ була відсутність інформації про її необхідність та переконання пацієнтів в її недоцільності [37]. Розроблення стратегій та програм навчання для медичних працівників і пацієнтів має бути головною метою поліпшення охоплення вакцинацією.…”

The Uptake of Pneumococcal and Seasonal Influenza Vaccinations Based on Perceptions and Attitudes Toward the COVID-19 Vaccine Among Patients With Diabetes

“…Notably, the Ministry of Health in Turkey incorporated all diabetic patients, irrespective of age, into its routine vaccination program for the dual pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13+PPV23) in 2016, in line with the guidelines published by the Ministry of Health and the Association of Endocrinology. Also, routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all individuals aged ≥6 months [ 5 , 6 ]. On the other hand, vaccination rates of adult influenza and pneumococcal vaccines remain low [ 6 ].…”

“…Also, routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all individuals aged ≥6 months [ 5 , 6 ]. On the other hand, vaccination rates of adult influenza and pneumococcal vaccines remain low [ 6 ]. The TEMD Vaccination Study indicates that patients with diabetes in Turkey exhibit notably low influenza vaccination rates, with 23.6% in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and 21.2% in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).…”