[Clinical factors associated with pneumococcal vaccination in adults with diabetes].
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease. Vaccination is recommended but coverage remains low. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study of 308 diabetic adults in Argentina. Associations were analyzed with chi-square and crude odds ratios. RESULTS: Complete vaccination prevalence was 25.65%. It was associated with age (p=0.0001), diabetology followup (p=0.0091), frequent visits (p=0.0037), and >5 years since diagnosis (p=0.0004). HbA1c 7-9% was borderline (p=0.058) but not significant in OR (p=0.08). DISCUSSION: Coverage is low. Stronger links to healthcare favor vaccination. Proactive strategies are needed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PubMed
- Volume
- 86
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 95–98
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- ES