Themes

and Subthemes from Womens Interviews (rural south-central Uganda)

Women Raising
Many Children

Lack Resources
to Support
Children
Limited
knowledge/misconceptions
about contraceptives

Their own and

others children

Barriers to use of
contraceptives

Not enough money for school

fees, food, clothing, and
medical care for their children

Cannot afford to have

more children

Limited spousal
financial support

Limited opportunities for

earning money

Dream of
Different Future
for their
Children

Desire for Economic

Self-Sufficiency
Professional jobs for
children (e.g., mechanic,
teacher, nurse, doctor,
politician)

Learn business
ownership skills

Own land for farming/small

business

Continued education

Higher education for their

children (i.e., secondary- and
tertiary-education)

Learn skills to make and

sell products

Qualify for micro loans/capital to start

small businesses

Kelly A. Williams, PhD, MSW

Elizabeth Kerley, MSW Candidate