Digital intervention increases influenza vaccination rates for people with diabetes in a decentralized randomized trial.

ABSTRACT: People with diabetes (PWD) have an increased risk of developing influenza-related complications, including pneumonia, abnormal glycemic events, and hospitalization. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for PWD, but vaccination rates are suboptimal. The study aimed to increase influenza vaccination rate in people with self-reported diabetes. This study was a prospective, 1:1 randomized controlled trial of a 6-month Digital Diabetes Intervention in U.S. adults with diabetes. The intervention group received monthly messages through an online health platform. The control group received no intervention. Difference in self-reported vaccination rates was tested using multivariable logistic regression controlling for demographics and comorbidities. The study was registered at clinicaltrials

SUBMITTER: Lee JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8448887 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature