Survey of vaccination practices in patients with diabetes: A report examining patient and provider perceptions and barriers

Abstract

In a cross-sectional study involving 279 patients with diabetes attending a primary care center the proportion of patients vaccinated for seasonal influenza, pneumococcus and hepatitis B was 40%, 2% and 2%, respectively. We found significant barriers for vaccination in 24% of patients and in 42% of providers. Keywords: Diabetes, Vaccine, Seasonal influenza vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine