Factors Affecting Uptake of Measles-Rubella Vaccination at Lubaga Hospital, Kampala District. A cross-sectional study.
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Uptake of Measles-Rubella Vaccination, Lubaga Hospital, Kampala DistrictAbstract
Background: The purpose of the study was to determine the factors affecting uptake of measles – rubella vaccination at Lubaga Hospital, Kampala District.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design that enrolled a sample size of 30 respondents using a simple random sampling method. Data was collected using a researcher – administered structured questionnaire. The data obtained was analyzed and presented in tables and graphs using Microsoft Excel 2016.
Results: Results of the study revealed that caretaker-related factors were; 73.3% knew that the MR vaccine is offered at 9 months only, and 56.7% had attended 1 – 3 antenatal visits, and 56.7% had forgotten the return date for MR vaccination. Health facility related factors were; 70% were living within a distance of 5 – 10 kilometres from health facility, 60% reported that operating schedules of the immunization clinic are not favourable, 76.7% reported that the waiting time at the immunization services was 30 minutes to – 2 hours and vaccine related factors were 73.3%) reported that fear of side effects prevent them from seeking MR for their children, 66.7% disagreed that MR vaccine is effective, 60% were not sure whether MR can harm the child.
Conclusion: The low uptake of measles rubella vaccines is associated with caretaker, health facility-related, and vaccine-related factors.
Recommendation: The Ministry of Health and Lubaga hospital should intensify the health education campaigns about the MR vaccine to increase awareness on the recommended number of doses, effectiveness, and safety of the vaccine.
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