The current study assessed the knowledge attitude and perceptions of the community on HBV vaccination.
Methods: Across section study will be used by administering a questionnaire to all OPD clients who are above 18years at three selected health facilities in Mbale district .Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 20.
Results: Out of 1020 participants 51.86% (530) were males and 48.14% (492) were females, the majority were between 18-35 years and 35.49% had minimal tertiary level of education.58.8% of respondents had moderate knowledge on HBV disease and vaccination. There was generally good attitude and perceptions on HBV Vaccination however 62.23% (636) believed that HBV vaccine was not effective .29.68%(304) of respondents agreed that they would go for vaccination if given an opportunity 56.33%(579) preferred to get the vaccinated from government facilities and 75.53%(772) they would recommend others to go for vaccination.
Conclusion: More Education and sensitization on the use, availability and safety of vaccines to the community is highly recommended to improve the knowledge and attitude; Opinion leaders should be given appropriate IEC materials on Vaccines; a study on the uptake of HBV vaccine and associated factors should be carried out.
