Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic Survey
A survey on vaccinations was conducted among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs), including inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory rheumatological diseases, and dermatological diseases (DDs). The objective was to identify differences between established vaccination guidelines and ac...
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| author | Meliha Kapetanovic MD, PhD Randeep Mandla MSc, PhD Susanne Thiesen Gren MSc, PhD Maria Seddighzadeh MSc, PhD Dan Henrohn MD, PhD Maaria Palmroth MSc, PhD Anna-Maria Hiltunen MSc, PhD Jussi Ranta MSc Anna-Kaisa Asikainen MSc Economics Anne Grete Frøstrup MSc, PhD Veli-Jukka Anttila MD, PhD |
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| description | A survey on vaccinations was conducted among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs), including inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory rheumatological diseases, and dermatological diseases (DDs). The objective was to identify differences between established vaccination guidelines and actual practices in healthcare as experienced by patients. Among eligible responders ( n = 1434), 57% were on immunomodulatory treatment, and 59% were treated in specialized care. The most recommended vaccines were COVID-19 (66%), influenza (63%), and pneumococcal (46%). Regarding common vaccination principles for patients with CID, 61% reported not receiving information on vaccinations before treatment initiation. Only 23% were advised to check their vaccination status before starting medications, and just 20% reported that their vaccination status is regularly assessed. Logistic regression revealed that the DD group was less likely, while patients over 65 years of age or on immunomodulatory treatment were more likely to be recommended and receive vaccinations. Ideally, all CID patients should be eligible for preventive immunization starting from the time of diagnosis. A targeted vaccination program with clear responsibilities across the healthcare system is strongly recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-68a8e47ff97a4e719247d34c10ca29452025-08-20T02:45:49ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Patient Experience2374-37432025-07-011210.1177/23743735251360485Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic SurveyMeliha Kapetanovic MD, PhD0Randeep Mandla MSc, PhD1Susanne Thiesen Gren MSc, PhD2Maria Seddighzadeh MSc, PhD3Dan Henrohn MD, PhD4Maaria Palmroth MSc, PhD5Anna-Maria Hiltunen MSc, PhD6Jussi Ranta MSc7Anna-Kaisa Asikainen MSc Economics8Anne Grete Frøstrup MSc, PhD9Veli-Jukka Anttila MD, PhD10 Section of Rheumatology, , Malmö, Sweden Medical Affairs, , Oslo, Norway Medical Affairs, Pfizer Denmark, Ballerup, Denmark Medical Affairs, , Stockholm, Sweden Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden Medical Affairs, Pfizer OY Finland, Helsinki, Finland , Helsinki, Finland , Helsinki, Finland , Helsinki, Finland Medical Affairs, Pfizer Denmark, Ballerup, Denmark Inflammation Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, FinlandA survey on vaccinations was conducted among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs), including inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory rheumatological diseases, and dermatological diseases (DDs). The objective was to identify differences between established vaccination guidelines and actual practices in healthcare as experienced by patients. Among eligible responders ( n = 1434), 57% were on immunomodulatory treatment, and 59% were treated in specialized care. The most recommended vaccines were COVID-19 (66%), influenza (63%), and pneumococcal (46%). Regarding common vaccination principles for patients with CID, 61% reported not receiving information on vaccinations before treatment initiation. Only 23% were advised to check their vaccination status before starting medications, and just 20% reported that their vaccination status is regularly assessed. Logistic regression revealed that the DD group was less likely, while patients over 65 years of age or on immunomodulatory treatment were more likely to be recommended and receive vaccinations. Ideally, all CID patients should be eligible for preventive immunization starting from the time of diagnosis. A targeted vaccination program with clear responsibilities across the healthcare system is strongly recommended.https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735251360485 |
| spellingShingle | Meliha Kapetanovic MD, PhD Randeep Mandla MSc, PhD Susanne Thiesen Gren MSc, PhD Maria Seddighzadeh MSc, PhD Dan Henrohn MD, PhD Maaria Palmroth MSc, PhD Anna-Maria Hiltunen MSc, PhD Jussi Ranta MSc Anna-Kaisa Asikainen MSc Economics Anne Grete Frøstrup MSc, PhD Veli-Jukka Anttila MD, PhD Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic Survey Journal of Patient Experience |
| title | Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic Survey |
| title_full | Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic Survey |
| title_fullStr | Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic Survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic Survey |
| title_short | Vaccine Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Results From a Nordic Survey |
| title_sort | vaccine knowledge and awareness among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases results from a nordic survey |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735251360485 |
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