Ugandan Households: A Study of Parenting Practices in Three Districts

Ugandan households play a central role in child care and protection, yet the way social interactions with parents or other caretakers protect children from adversities has not been thoroughly researched. This study was designed to identify community perceptions of protective and harmful parenting practices in three districts in Uganda. It employed free-listing interviews to determine priorities and practices important in providing care and protection to children. Findings suggest that parenting practices can be grouped into seven basic themes, including: