Assessment of Maternal Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Childhood Immunisation: A Cross-Sectional Study at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital

Amina Madanda

School of Medicine and Surgery, Kampala International University, Uganda.

ABSTRACT

Public health continues to place a high priority on childhood vaccination, but successful immunisation programmes depend on an understanding of mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours (KAB) towards vaccination. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mothers’ knowledge of kid immunisation at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital (KAB). A cross-sectional survey was carried out on a sample of women who visited the paediatric clinics of the hospital. Employing structured questionnaires, data were gathered and then subjected to both descriptive and inferential analysis. The findings showed that people’s understanding varied, and certain misconceptions were noted. Although worries regarding the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations remained, attitudes towards them were largely positive. High vaccination rates were found in practice; however, accessibility and awareness issues were also recognised as impediments. The aforementioned results highlight the significance of customised educational initiatives and enhanced accessibility in achieving maximum vaccination rates and successfully addressing vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Keywords: Assessment, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Childhood Vaccination

CITE AS: Amina Madanda (2024). Assessment of Maternal Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Childhood Immunisation: A Cross-Sectional Study at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 5(1): 49-59. https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJBAS/2024/5.1.495911