Vaccine rates in patients on hemodialysis are substantially lower than the Healthy
People 2020 targets. The purpose of this study is to utilize the perceptions and cues for
action constructs of the Health Belief Model (HBM) to assess the attitudes of patients
receiving outpatient hemodialysis regarding acceptance of the seasonal influenza, pneumococcal,
and hepatitis B virus vaccines. Vaccine acceptance is defined as receiving the
vaccine. Study findings suggest age, perceived susceptibility, and perceived severity
increase the odds of getting some vaccines. Findings have implications for the development
of patient education materials, interdisciplinary team assessments, and plan of
care strategies to increase vaccine acceptance.