Immune response and associated factors to Hepatitis B vaccination among children under five attending care at mulago hospital.

Background: Hepatitis B is a major global health concern, with chronic infections affecting approximately 296 million people yearly. A 2009 survey in East Africa showed a prevalence rate of 6.5%, with Uganda's rate at 10.

Prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis b vaccination uptake and completion among communities targeted for mass vaccination in gulu: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is associated with several acute and long-term complications and vaccination is the cornerstone of prevention. A recent outbreak in Gulu, Uganda, one of the districts covered by a mass vaccination campaign, suggests low uptake of HBV vaccination. This study aims to determine the uptake and completion of HBV vaccination and associated factors among residents of Gulu, Uganda.