Status of COVID-19 vaccination in patients undergoing dialysis in China: a national cross-sectional study (2022).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Due to their comorbidities and frequent exposure to healthcare settings, patients undergoing dialysis are at a high risk of developing severe COVID - 19. However, there are no customized vaccination guidelines for this group in China. This study had two aims: to systematically evaluate the current status of COVID - 19 vaccination among Chinese dialysis patients and to offer a basis for policy - making and further research.

Methods

This study was conducted across all provinces in mainland China using the stratified randomization method. Electronic questionnaires were distributed to patients undergoing dialysis.

Results

Conducted as a national cross - sectional study from May to July 2022, it involved 131,149 dialysis patients from 2,865 centers. The study

SUBMITTER: Li P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310671 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature