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This study investigates the factors influencing DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) immunization completion amongchildren aged 4–23 months in Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda. Utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional design withboth qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data were collected from 271 participants using researcher-guidedquestionnaires. The analysis revealed a high DPT immunization completion rate of 94%, meeting WHO targets.Significant factors associated with completion included caretaker age, religion, and attitude toward vaccine safety andacceptability, as well as health service factors like distance to the facility, ANC attendance, convenience ofimmunization days, and vaccine availability. However, child-related factors such as age, gender, and birth order showedno significant association. These findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions to address caregiverperceptions and improve health service delivery for sustained immunization coverage.Keywords: Diphtheria; Pertussis-Tetanus (Pertussis is commonly known as whooping cough); DPT Immunization;Completion Status; Nakawa Division, Kampala-Uganda