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