Table 4.
Attitudes toward AVF creation.
| Reported outcome | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Previously received sufficient education about AVF? | |
| Yes | 72 (46) |
| No | 84 (54) |
| Previous Vein mapping done? | |
| Yes | 87 (56) |
| No | 69 (44) |
| Would you recommend AVF to other HD Patients | |
| Yes | 115 (73.7) |
| No | 26 (16.7) |
| Not reported/Not certain | 15 (9.6) |
| If answer to above question is Yes, why would you recommend it? | |
| Less infection | 71 (60.2) |
| Easier to care for | 12 (10.2) |
| Easier showering | 10 (8.5) |
| Better hygiene | 2 (1.7) |
| All above | 20 (16.9) |
| Other/unspecified | 3 (2.5) |