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This study aims to investigate the prevalence of Otitis Media and its factors influencing itsoccurrence among patients at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. Otitis Media is a significantcontributor to childhood mortality in developing countries like Uganda, often due to late-presenting intracranial complications. The majority of participants were HIV-negative, with 44.8% reporting positive results. 67.6% had co-morbities, while 32.4% had no co-morbidities.Most participants denied exposure to cigarette smoke, with 65% denying exposure. A greater percentage were well-nourished and breast-fed, with 67/85 and 76.8% respectively. A statistically significant relationship was found between HIV/AIDs status, co-morbidities, malnutrition/nutritional status, exposure to cigarette smoke, and breastfeeding. This informationcould be useful in planning, resource allocation, and mitigating identified risk factors, ultimately improving patient outcomes.