IntroductionEpilepsy has been found to affect caregivers’ quality of life, life style, psychologi... more IntroductionEpilepsy has been found to affect caregivers’ quality of life, life style, psychological health, social well-being and their working time. Caregivers in Uganda as in the rest of the world are important in assisting a person with epilepsy in complying with medical directions and can be actively involved in communicating with health care professionals. Little is known about the lived experiences of caregivers of persons afflicted with epilepsy in Uganda. The purpose of the study was to determine the lived experiences of caregivers of persons with epilepsy attending the epilepsy clinic at Mbale regional referral hospital, eastern Uganda.Methods and materialsForty participants were selected for the study through purposive sampling. Face to face in-depth interviews with unstructured interview guide were conducted to gather participants’ information. The investigator conceptualized the interview guide, reviewed by co-investigators, and revised and approved as the final data co...
Background ; Although Uganda rolled out Differentiated Service Delivery models in 2017 to improve... more Background ; Although Uganda rolled out Differentiated Service Delivery models in 2017 to improve retention and achieve viral load suppression, these have remained low relative to UNAIDs targets of 95-95-95 by 2030. We determined the impact of facility and community DSD Models on viral load suppression and retention among ART clients in Katakwi district in North Eastern Uganda. Methods; A retrospective cohort study of all ART clients in the different approaches of DSD models who were active by 2017, were followed up to 2020. The primary outcomes were retention and viral load suppression of ART clients in different approaches. Eight health facilities providing ART services were purposively sampled and 771 ART clients were sampled out by simple random sampling out of 4742 total population on ART in Katakwi district. We analysed retention, viral load suppression, and their determinants by logistic regression method using STATA. Results; A total of 771 participants were sampled of whom ...
Background Uganda has had the longest COVID-19-induced closures of schools world over of over 20 ... more Background Uganda has had the longest COVID-19-induced closures of schools world over of over 20 months, according to a recent UNICEF report, which has greatly affected learning and mental health of University students. This study assessed levels of anxiety, challenges and coping strategies of students at a university in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down. Methods We conducted an online, descriptive, cross-sectional study between 26th June and 26th July 2021 using mixed quantitative and qualitative methods among students of Busitema University in Eastern Uganda. The survey assessed anxiety levels of students using General Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7) scale, and its associations using the Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test and multivariate logistic regression. We also explored the challenges and coping strategies employed by students through in-depth interviews. Results A total of 338 students participated, 213 (63%) were male with median age of 23 years (21–25), majority fr...
Background: Families of children living with sickle cell disease face several challenges ranging ... more Background: Families of children living with sickle cell disease face several challenges ranging from psychosocial to social-economic challenges. This study aimed to explore psychosocial challenges experienced by caretakers of patients with SCD and the various coping mechanisms. Methods: A mixed-methods cross-sectional study was carried out among caregivers of children with SCD who were admitted at the pediatric wards of the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital from September 2019 to November 2019. Results: Most participants 285(85.59%) reported that they experienced psychological challenges and almost all the participants in this study 297(89.19%) experienced social challenges during the care of their patients. Only 36(10.81%) reported not experiencing any social challenges. Almost all the participants reported coping with the situation in various ways of which, 296(88.89%) used acceptance, 9(2.7%) still lived in denial, while 9(2.7%) used talking with others and getting counseled to reduce the intensity of the feelings experienced. Qualitatively, three themes were generated from the in-depth interviews; knowledge of the child's health condition, common symptoms and care, the experience of psychosocial challenges, and coping strategies. Conclusion. Sickle cell disease has produced two sets of sufferers; the people living with the disease and those who are caring for loved ones. Being conscious of this will help health practitioners to be more empathetic at patients with the caregivers when treating people living with sickle cell disease.
Introduction The transition from childhood to teenage stage is a critical moment in one’s life cy... more Introduction The transition from childhood to teenage stage is a critical moment in one’s life cycle and presents with complex psychological challenges, opportunities and risks such as teenage pregnancy (TP). It predisposes to increased risk of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Uganda has a high teenage pregnancy rate averaging 25%. Quite often solutions directed against it fail to deliver desired results. This study reports effects of, risk factors, and remedies from the teenagers’ perspective in Bududa district. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was employed. Using interviewer administered questionnaires; quantitative data amongst 150 randomly sampled teenagers was collected. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel and imported to SPSS version 16 for analysis. Simple proportions were used to describe categorical and numerical data. Results: Mean age of participants was 16.9yrs (IQR16- 18yrs).The majority, 59.3 % were below 18 years with 4.7% being 13yr olds. T...
The data presented is obtained from a study that was aimed at determining the factors associated ... more The data presented is obtained from a study that was aimed at determining the factors associated with the immunization coverage of PCV and Rotavirus in Busolwe town council, Butaleja District in Eastern Uganda. The data was obtained in three major sections of demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude and perceptions of care takers of U5C on immunization. Both qualitative and quantitative types of data obtained from Primary and Secondary data sources are presented. The Primary sources included administration of questionnaires to the caretakers of U5C in communities surrounding different health centers in Butaleja district. Focus group discussions and In-depth interviews of key people such as Village Health Teams (VHTs) were also employed in generating the data. The secondary source of data was majorly the Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) records of Busolwe District Hospital and included the quarterly reports to statistically represent the immunization coverage in Butaleja district. The data includes the research questionnaires, in-depth interview guides, raw data from individual participants, the consolidated raw data from all the participants in form of microsoft coma separated values, and raw data from the secondary data sources on immunization coverage in the district.
Background: Contraception is a worthwhile and cost effective investment that has potential to spu... more Background: Contraception is a worthwhile and cost effective investment that has potential to spur national development. It is important in averting significant maternal and childhood morbidity and mortality. No wonder countries with low contraceptive prevalence rates (CPR) have poor maternal and childhood health indicators. Consequently, during the 2012 London conference Uganda set a target of improving modern CPR (mCPR) to 50% by 2020. We report how eastern Uganda is faring on this commitment and identify the factors associated with contraceptive uptake. Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, we recruited 418 sexually active women aged 15-49 years who had come to nurse their sick ones in a tertiary hospital. We used systematic sampling to recruit participants. Data was collected using an interviewer administered pretested questionnaire, analyzed using STAT version 19. Results: Of the 418 women respondents, 15.6% were teens while 50% were aged 20-29 years. Significantly, 64...
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2019
Background and Aims: There is a high burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in the children under... more Background and Aims: There is a high burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in the children under five years of age, particularly pneumonia diarrhea and which is greatly affected by low immunization coverage despite the existing efforts and policies. This study was carried out in Butaleja district and was aimed at establishing the socio-demographic determinants of vaccine coverage for pneumococcus and rotavirus among under five children (U5C) in the district. Study Design: This was a mixed methods cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda. Methodology: Structured researcher administered questionnaires were administered to 434 caregivers of U5C in different parts of Butaleja district. In-depth interviews with key informants and focused group discussions with Village Health Teams and community members were conducted. Review of Health Management Information Systems records was done. STATA 15 was used to analyze the data....
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of antimicrobial resistance among Primary ... more Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of antimicrobial resistance among Primary Health Care Workers in Buyende district. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study employing qualitative and quantitative methods. Administration of a questionnaire evaluating knowledge and practices of health workers in Buyende community was conducted. The study was designed to cover all health workers involved in prescribing and dispensing drugs in selected health facilities of Buyende district. The participants were from four health facilities (Kidera Health Center IV, Nkondo Health Center III, Buyende Health Original Research Article Amelia et al.; MRJI, 22(5): 1-11, 2017; Article no.MRJI.38832 2 Centre III and Miseru Health Center III) and ten private community drug shops. Health care workers were assigned to different cords for the data collection process. One hundred twenty-four (124) respondents participated in the survey, representing a majority of the health workers in Buyende district. Results: Most respondents (75%) reported receiving information about antibiotic resistance with medical training school (67.2%) being the main source of information. Sixty-six percent (66%) of the participants believed that the widespread use of antibiotics is an important cause of resistance, while 60% attribute antimicrobial resistance to inadequate restrictions on antibiotic prescription due to advertising and promotion by pharmaceutical companies. Guidelines for the use of antibiotics against common infections and regular microbiological consultations/ward rounds were reported as crucial in controlling the problem of anti-microbial resistance. Though most health workers reported following clinical guidelines when prescribing antibiotics (79%), a substantial proportion still prescribed use of antibiotics for the treatment against common cold/cough (64%) and viral infections (44%). Conclusion: The awareness of anti-microbial resistance is a public health problem in rural Eastern Uganda. Campaigns for appropriate prescription and awareness of anti-microbial resistance should include educating the public and rural health care workers with the aim of decreasing the emergence antibiotic resistant microbes.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2019
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason for which antimicrobials are ... more Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason for which antimicrobials are prescribed in pregnancy Worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, Candida colonization and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among pregnant women attending antenatal in a District Hospital in Eastern Uganda. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in which pregnant mothers who had come for routine antenatal care were counseled and their consents obtained before taking off urine samples for laboratory diagnosis. For those samples found to have pus cells, culture and sensitivity test was done to identify the organisms and determine susceptibility to particular antibiotics and antifungal agents. Results: Gram negative isolates were more sensitive to meropenem (100%), and ciprofloxacin (93.8%) but less sensitive to trimethoprim/sulphurmethoxazole (20%), Ceftazidime (7%), and Cefepime (6%). Gram positive isolates ...
Background Postpartum urinary Catheter-Related Infections (CRIs) are a significant cause of mater... more Background Postpartum urinary Catheter-Related Infections (CRIs) are a significant cause of maternal sepsis. Several studies done have reported the presence of mixed populations of bacteria with a significant increase in Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Enterobacteriaceae spps, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) bacteria in urine and blood cultures of catheterized patients despite the use of prophylactic antibiotics. This study aimed at determining the bacterial species diversity and susceptibility patterns of indwelling urinary catheters from postpartum mothers attending Mbale Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). Methods A cross-sectional study employing quantitative and qualitative was carried out in MRRH among postpartum mothers with urinary catheters and their care-takers. The purposive non-random sampling strategy was used to collect data using an interviewer-administered questionnaire for the quantitative data collection and in-...
Background: The history and importance of breastfeeding is emphasized from anthropology of nutrit... more Background: The history and importance of breastfeeding is emphasized from anthropology of nutrition studies albeit with challenges. Furthermore exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a known economically effective intervention that can help reduce maternal and childhood morbidity and mortality. Moreover the global prevalence of EBF have remained low with Uganda averaging 42.6%.Subsequently in 2012, the World Health Assembly endorsed a Comprehensive maternal, infant and young child nutrition implementation plan with six specific global nutrition targets, one of which was to increase the rate of EBF in the first 6 months to at least 50% by 2025.This study aimed at tracking whether eastern Uganda had met the set target and what factors would be influencing EBF. Methods: We carried out a mixed methods cross sectional study in Manafwa district, eastern Uganda. We employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools. We based on the concepts of habitus and dispositions to explore t...
The data described stipulates the factors influencing the immunization coverage of Pneumococcal a... more The data described stipulates the factors influencing the immunization coverage of Pneumococcal and Rota Virus Vaccines among under five children (U5C) in Butaleja district in Eastern Uganda. The data was obtained in three major sections of demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude and perceptions of care takers of U5C on immunization. Both qualitative and quantitative types of data obtained from Primary and Secondary data sources are presented. The Primary sources included administration of questionnaires to the caretakers of U5C in communities surrounding different health centers in Butaleja district. The secondary source of data was majorly the Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) records of Busolwe District Hospital. The data includes raw data from individual participants in form of Google forms portable document format, the consolidated raw data from all the participants in Microsoft excel format, as well as raw data from secondary HMIS record on immunization...
IntroductionEpilepsy has been found to affect caregivers’ quality of life, life style, psychologi... more IntroductionEpilepsy has been found to affect caregivers’ quality of life, life style, psychological health, social well-being and their working time. Caregivers in Uganda as in the rest of the world are important in assisting a person with epilepsy in complying with medical directions and can be actively involved in communicating with health care professionals. Little is known about the lived experiences of caregivers of persons afflicted with epilepsy in Uganda. The purpose of the study was to determine the lived experiences of caregivers of persons with epilepsy attending the epilepsy clinic at Mbale regional referral hospital, eastern Uganda.Methods and materialsForty participants were selected for the study through purposive sampling. Face to face in-depth interviews with unstructured interview guide were conducted to gather participants’ information. The investigator conceptualized the interview guide, reviewed by co-investigators, and revised and approved as the final data co...
Background ; Although Uganda rolled out Differentiated Service Delivery models in 2017 to improve... more Background ; Although Uganda rolled out Differentiated Service Delivery models in 2017 to improve retention and achieve viral load suppression, these have remained low relative to UNAIDs targets of 95-95-95 by 2030. We determined the impact of facility and community DSD Models on viral load suppression and retention among ART clients in Katakwi district in North Eastern Uganda. Methods; A retrospective cohort study of all ART clients in the different approaches of DSD models who were active by 2017, were followed up to 2020. The primary outcomes were retention and viral load suppression of ART clients in different approaches. Eight health facilities providing ART services were purposively sampled and 771 ART clients were sampled out by simple random sampling out of 4742 total population on ART in Katakwi district. We analysed retention, viral load suppression, and their determinants by logistic regression method using STATA. Results; A total of 771 participants were sampled of whom ...
Background Uganda has had the longest COVID-19-induced closures of schools world over of over 20 ... more Background Uganda has had the longest COVID-19-induced closures of schools world over of over 20 months, according to a recent UNICEF report, which has greatly affected learning and mental health of University students. This study assessed levels of anxiety, challenges and coping strategies of students at a university in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down. Methods We conducted an online, descriptive, cross-sectional study between 26th June and 26th July 2021 using mixed quantitative and qualitative methods among students of Busitema University in Eastern Uganda. The survey assessed anxiety levels of students using General Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7) scale, and its associations using the Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test and multivariate logistic regression. We also explored the challenges and coping strategies employed by students through in-depth interviews. Results A total of 338 students participated, 213 (63%) were male with median age of 23 years (21–25), majority fr...
Background: Families of children living with sickle cell disease face several challenges ranging ... more Background: Families of children living with sickle cell disease face several challenges ranging from psychosocial to social-economic challenges. This study aimed to explore psychosocial challenges experienced by caretakers of patients with SCD and the various coping mechanisms. Methods: A mixed-methods cross-sectional study was carried out among caregivers of children with SCD who were admitted at the pediatric wards of the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital from September 2019 to November 2019. Results: Most participants 285(85.59%) reported that they experienced psychological challenges and almost all the participants in this study 297(89.19%) experienced social challenges during the care of their patients. Only 36(10.81%) reported not experiencing any social challenges. Almost all the participants reported coping with the situation in various ways of which, 296(88.89%) used acceptance, 9(2.7%) still lived in denial, while 9(2.7%) used talking with others and getting counseled to reduce the intensity of the feelings experienced. Qualitatively, three themes were generated from the in-depth interviews; knowledge of the child's health condition, common symptoms and care, the experience of psychosocial challenges, and coping strategies. Conclusion. Sickle cell disease has produced two sets of sufferers; the people living with the disease and those who are caring for loved ones. Being conscious of this will help health practitioners to be more empathetic at patients with the caregivers when treating people living with sickle cell disease.
Introduction The transition from childhood to teenage stage is a critical moment in one’s life cy... more Introduction The transition from childhood to teenage stage is a critical moment in one’s life cycle and presents with complex psychological challenges, opportunities and risks such as teenage pregnancy (TP). It predisposes to increased risk of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Uganda has a high teenage pregnancy rate averaging 25%. Quite often solutions directed against it fail to deliver desired results. This study reports effects of, risk factors, and remedies from the teenagers’ perspective in Bududa district. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was employed. Using interviewer administered questionnaires; quantitative data amongst 150 randomly sampled teenagers was collected. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel and imported to SPSS version 16 for analysis. Simple proportions were used to describe categorical and numerical data. Results: Mean age of participants was 16.9yrs (IQR16- 18yrs).The majority, 59.3 % were below 18 years with 4.7% being 13yr olds. T...
The data presented is obtained from a study that was aimed at determining the factors associated ... more The data presented is obtained from a study that was aimed at determining the factors associated with the immunization coverage of PCV and Rotavirus in Busolwe town council, Butaleja District in Eastern Uganda. The data was obtained in three major sections of demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude and perceptions of care takers of U5C on immunization. Both qualitative and quantitative types of data obtained from Primary and Secondary data sources are presented. The Primary sources included administration of questionnaires to the caretakers of U5C in communities surrounding different health centers in Butaleja district. Focus group discussions and In-depth interviews of key people such as Village Health Teams (VHTs) were also employed in generating the data. The secondary source of data was majorly the Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) records of Busolwe District Hospital and included the quarterly reports to statistically represent the immunization coverage in Butaleja district. The data includes the research questionnaires, in-depth interview guides, raw data from individual participants, the consolidated raw data from all the participants in form of microsoft coma separated values, and raw data from the secondary data sources on immunization coverage in the district.
Background: Contraception is a worthwhile and cost effective investment that has potential to spu... more Background: Contraception is a worthwhile and cost effective investment that has potential to spur national development. It is important in averting significant maternal and childhood morbidity and mortality. No wonder countries with low contraceptive prevalence rates (CPR) have poor maternal and childhood health indicators. Consequently, during the 2012 London conference Uganda set a target of improving modern CPR (mCPR) to 50% by 2020. We report how eastern Uganda is faring on this commitment and identify the factors associated with contraceptive uptake. Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, we recruited 418 sexually active women aged 15-49 years who had come to nurse their sick ones in a tertiary hospital. We used systematic sampling to recruit participants. Data was collected using an interviewer administered pretested questionnaire, analyzed using STAT version 19. Results: Of the 418 women respondents, 15.6% were teens while 50% were aged 20-29 years. Significantly, 64...
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2019
Background and Aims: There is a high burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in the children under... more Background and Aims: There is a high burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in the children under five years of age, particularly pneumonia diarrhea and which is greatly affected by low immunization coverage despite the existing efforts and policies. This study was carried out in Butaleja district and was aimed at establishing the socio-demographic determinants of vaccine coverage for pneumococcus and rotavirus among under five children (U5C) in the district. Study Design: This was a mixed methods cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda. Methodology: Structured researcher administered questionnaires were administered to 434 caregivers of U5C in different parts of Butaleja district. In-depth interviews with key informants and focused group discussions with Village Health Teams and community members were conducted. Review of Health Management Information Systems records was done. STATA 15 was used to analyze the data....
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of antimicrobial resistance among Primary ... more Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of antimicrobial resistance among Primary Health Care Workers in Buyende district. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study employing qualitative and quantitative methods. Administration of a questionnaire evaluating knowledge and practices of health workers in Buyende community was conducted. The study was designed to cover all health workers involved in prescribing and dispensing drugs in selected health facilities of Buyende district. The participants were from four health facilities (Kidera Health Center IV, Nkondo Health Center III, Buyende Health Original Research Article Amelia et al.; MRJI, 22(5): 1-11, 2017; Article no.MRJI.38832 2 Centre III and Miseru Health Center III) and ten private community drug shops. Health care workers were assigned to different cords for the data collection process. One hundred twenty-four (124) respondents participated in the survey, representing a majority of the health workers in Buyende district. Results: Most respondents (75%) reported receiving information about antibiotic resistance with medical training school (67.2%) being the main source of information. Sixty-six percent (66%) of the participants believed that the widespread use of antibiotics is an important cause of resistance, while 60% attribute antimicrobial resistance to inadequate restrictions on antibiotic prescription due to advertising and promotion by pharmaceutical companies. Guidelines for the use of antibiotics against common infections and regular microbiological consultations/ward rounds were reported as crucial in controlling the problem of anti-microbial resistance. Though most health workers reported following clinical guidelines when prescribing antibiotics (79%), a substantial proportion still prescribed use of antibiotics for the treatment against common cold/cough (64%) and viral infections (44%). Conclusion: The awareness of anti-microbial resistance is a public health problem in rural Eastern Uganda. Campaigns for appropriate prescription and awareness of anti-microbial resistance should include educating the public and rural health care workers with the aim of decreasing the emergence antibiotic resistant microbes.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2019
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason for which antimicrobials are ... more Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason for which antimicrobials are prescribed in pregnancy Worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, Candida colonization and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among pregnant women attending antenatal in a District Hospital in Eastern Uganda. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in which pregnant mothers who had come for routine antenatal care were counseled and their consents obtained before taking off urine samples for laboratory diagnosis. For those samples found to have pus cells, culture and sensitivity test was done to identify the organisms and determine susceptibility to particular antibiotics and antifungal agents. Results: Gram negative isolates were more sensitive to meropenem (100%), and ciprofloxacin (93.8%) but less sensitive to trimethoprim/sulphurmethoxazole (20%), Ceftazidime (7%), and Cefepime (6%). Gram positive isolates ...
Background Postpartum urinary Catheter-Related Infections (CRIs) are a significant cause of mater... more Background Postpartum urinary Catheter-Related Infections (CRIs) are a significant cause of maternal sepsis. Several studies done have reported the presence of mixed populations of bacteria with a significant increase in Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Enterobacteriaceae spps, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) bacteria in urine and blood cultures of catheterized patients despite the use of prophylactic antibiotics. This study aimed at determining the bacterial species diversity and susceptibility patterns of indwelling urinary catheters from postpartum mothers attending Mbale Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). Methods A cross-sectional study employing quantitative and qualitative was carried out in MRRH among postpartum mothers with urinary catheters and their care-takers. The purposive non-random sampling strategy was used to collect data using an interviewer-administered questionnaire for the quantitative data collection and in-...
Background: The history and importance of breastfeeding is emphasized from anthropology of nutrit... more Background: The history and importance of breastfeeding is emphasized from anthropology of nutrition studies albeit with challenges. Furthermore exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a known economically effective intervention that can help reduce maternal and childhood morbidity and mortality. Moreover the global prevalence of EBF have remained low with Uganda averaging 42.6%.Subsequently in 2012, the World Health Assembly endorsed a Comprehensive maternal, infant and young child nutrition implementation plan with six specific global nutrition targets, one of which was to increase the rate of EBF in the first 6 months to at least 50% by 2025.This study aimed at tracking whether eastern Uganda had met the set target and what factors would be influencing EBF. Methods: We carried out a mixed methods cross sectional study in Manafwa district, eastern Uganda. We employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools. We based on the concepts of habitus and dispositions to explore t...
The data described stipulates the factors influencing the immunization coverage of Pneumococcal a... more The data described stipulates the factors influencing the immunization coverage of Pneumococcal and Rota Virus Vaccines among under five children (U5C) in Butaleja district in Eastern Uganda. The data was obtained in three major sections of demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude and perceptions of care takers of U5C on immunization. Both qualitative and quantitative types of data obtained from Primary and Secondary data sources are presented. The Primary sources included administration of questionnaires to the caretakers of U5C in communities surrounding different health centers in Butaleja district. The secondary source of data was majorly the Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) records of Busolwe District Hospital. The data includes raw data from individual participants in form of Google forms portable document format, the consolidated raw data from all the participants in Microsoft excel format, as well as raw data from secondary HMIS record on immunization...
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