Abstract: 【Abstract】Objective To investigate the mastery of arteriovenous fistula (AFV) knowledge in hemodialysis nurses in Chengdu and to analyze its influencing factors. Methods Based on the Expert Consensus on Vascular Access for Hemodialysis in China (2nd edition), a questionnaire was designed to investigate the knowledge of AVF in hemodialysis nurses in Chengdu. The data were collected by "questionnaire star". Results The professional knowledge of AVF at a low level was found in 64.3% of hemodialysis nurses. Years of experience in dialysis centers (β=0.332, P＜0.001), whether a specialized nurse (β=-0.266,P＜0.001), and job title (β=0.279,P=0.003) were the factors influencing the level of AVF knowledge. Conclusion Hemodialysis
nurses in Chengdu have a poor knowledge of AVF, especially about the maturity of AVF. We suggest to enforce the training in order to improve the professional knowledge of AVF in hemodialysis nurses.

Key words: Hemodialysis, Nurse, Arteriovenous fistula, Knowledge