Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant issue threatening public health. The study aimed to determine the vaccination status of patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease and to analyze their levels of vaccine hesitancy.

Methods

This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in hemodialysis centers located in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire capturing sociodemographic details, comorbidities, vaccination history, and hesitancy levels, coupled with the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), a 9-item tool validated in Turkish that measures trust in vaccines and perceived risks.

Results

Among the 548 participants (mean age: 60.4 ± 12.9 years, range: 18-93; 57.8% male), 38.9% had a high school educa

SUBMITTER: Sayan Kaya FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11917104 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature