Prevalence and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children under five years in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, Uganda

Vaccine hesitancy remains high among caregivers in Northern Uganda, with 2 in 5 of participants expressing hesitancy. To reduce hesitancy and improve timely vaccination, immunization programs should prioritize young mothers with multiple young children through digital-first outreach.

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Tropical Medicine and Health
Published
2026-03-24
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-026-00922-w
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Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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Prevalence and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children under five years in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, Uganda

Tropical Medicine and Health
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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Prevalence and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children under five years in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, Uganda

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Abstract

Vaccine hesitancy remains high among caregivers in Northern Uganda, with 2 in 5 of participants expressing hesitancy. To reduce hesitancy and improve timely vaccination, immunization programs should prioritize young mothers with multiple young children through digital-first outreach.

Tropical Medicine and HealthVol. 54(1)
Gulu University (UG), Gulu Hospital (UG), Makerere University (UG)
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