Abstract
Background: Immunization is the process by which a person’s immune system is fortified and made resistant to an infectious disease/ agent. Immunization saves millions of lives. It is the most important means of preventing childhood morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the knowledge and practice of childhood immunization among men with infants in Enugu Metropolis.
 Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study using multi stage sampling involving 81 men with infants in Ogbete Main Market Enugu. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 22 adopting descriptive statistics and chi square to test difference and relationship between variables. P-values <0.05 were taken to be level of significance.
 Results: Findings indicated that median, mean ± standard deviation of the men’s age are 35, 35.8 ± 3.5 respectively. Men’s total knowledge level was significantly associated with their level of education (P<0.05) and their level of practice was significantly associated with their religion (????2 =35.7, df = 8, P=0.000).
 Conclusion: This study concludes that the men studied had good knowledge and poor practices of immunization.
Highlights
Immunization against childhood diseases save millions of lives [1]
This study concludes that the men studied had good knowledge and poor practices of immunization
Over 50% of the respondents were knowledgeable about the reasons for childhood immunization
Summary
Immunization against childhood diseases save millions of lives [1]. Immunizations are definitely less risky and an easier way to become immune to a particular disease than risking a milder form of the disease itself. They are important for both adults and children in that they can protect us from the many diseases out there. Polio is still found in other parts of the world like Nigeria, so certain people could still be at risk of getting it. Immunization is the process by which a person’s immune system is fortified and made resistant to an infectious disease/ agent. It is the most important means of preventing childhood morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the knowledge and practice of childhood immunization among men with infants in Enugu Metropolis.
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