Key result
Male gender linked to ~32% higher probability of initiating hemodialysis with an arteriovenous fistula.
Why the study?
Gender disparities in vascular access for haemodialysis have been reported, prompting an analysis of vascular access profiles in incident haemodialysis patients by gender in Catalonia.
Analysis examines gender impacts on vascular access and outcomes in hemodialysis patients, suggesting significant disparities.
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Sugawara et al. (2026) studied this question. Male gender was independently associated with a 32% higher probability of initiating hemodialysis with an arteriovenous fistula compared to females (OR 1.32).
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