Factors associated with fertility preference among people in Uganda

Abstract

This research focused on the factors associated with fertility preference among people in Uganda and the main purpose was determine the association between socio-economic, socio-demographic and socio-cultural factors associated with fertility preference among women and men of reproductive ages. The research adopted a descriptive research design which was more appropriate because the study seeks to build a profile about the relationship between fertility preference and socio demographic, economic and cultural variables of the population. Data analysis was done on three phases that is univariate which involved frequency tables, bivariate analysis (cross tabulations) and multivariate analysis using binary logistic model. The research had a large percentage (60%) of the respondents who reported that they do not want or prefer to have more children, in terms of age a sizeable proportion (21%0 where in the age group 35-39. A half of them (50%) where male, nearly a half of them were married, followed by slightly more than one third (34%) who were living with a partner. 6 in every 10 (63%) respondents had attained primary education followed by no education (20%), Majority of the participants where employed (84%), eight in 10 residing in urban areas. A sizeable number are Catholics (41%), followed by Anglicans (32%) with an average concentrated in Busoga region (10%), flowed by North Buganda (8%) however Kampala region consisted of 4% of the study participants. And thus, from the study, significant variables that influence the fertility decisions of individuals include Age by group, Education levels, employment status, place of residence, religion and region both men and women. Basing on the results, there should be more creation of education Opportunities for girls because educated women are more likely to earn more money and raise their children more successfully, education can lower fertility as well as improving health services to lower child mortality fatalities. The federal requirements for contraception should be met, and the government should ensure increased usage.