Knowledge And Attitude Of Mothers Towards Immunization Of Children Under Five Years In Kyabugimbi Health Centre Iv In Kyabugimbi Town Bushenyi- District South Western Uganda

ABSTRACT

Knowledge: is familiarity or understanding of something such as facts, information, description, or skills which are acquired by experience, education, perceiving discovering and learning. (Edward bliss 2013) Attitude: this is the positive or negative evaluation of people, objects, events, activities ideas or environment. (Richard, 2013) Immunization: is the cornerstone of diseases prevention worldwide, however, despite the advantages; immunization has still remained a major problem in developing countries due to low coverage leading to death of more innocent children or disabilities related to the immunizable infections/diseases. Immunization is one attempt to protect the host against specific infections. It is therefore important To assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers towards immunization of children under five years in Kyabugimbi health centre iv case of Kyabugimbi town Bushenyi district south western-Uganda this will help;  To identify the reasons why most mothers don’t take their children for immunization.  To determine the accessibility to immunization facility within the community  To determine taboos and cultural beliefs on immunization. During exercise a random sampling method will be used to select the respondents, regardless of marital status, ethnicity, nationality, and educational back ground. At least 100 mothers will be interviewed either at home, antenatal clinic or at their work place and questionnaires will be used,. Anyone to participate will be requested for her free will.