COVID-19 vaccination in peritoneal dialysis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 vaccine is recommended in Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, but a paucity of data is available regarding vaccine-related adverse effects among PD patients.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted in a single center between October and November 2021. PD patients were provided with the online survey link to participate in the study.

Results

A total of 107 PD patients responded to the survey (55%: male, 79%: Chinese, 40%: > 65 years old). Of these, 95% received the COVID-19 vaccine (77% received two doses and 22% received three doses). Most participants (91%) received Pfizer vaccine. The main source of vaccine information was from the government (48%). The most common reason to receive and refuse vaccines were the perception of the seriousness o

SUBMITTER: Htay H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9421120 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature