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Changing Patterns of Family Care in Uganda: Father Absence and Patrilineal Neglect in the Face of HIV/AIDS

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, 162 HIV-positive mothers in Uganda were interviewed about the involvement of fathers and paternal kin, regarding current support they provide to children and as child placement options in the event of the mothers death. More than half of the children had fathers who were already deceased. Another one third had fathers who were alive but did not live with the children. Only 16% of the children were living with and being supported by their fathers. Mothers indicated a strong preference for placement with maternal kin, in contrast to traditional expectations of paternal kin care. Patterns of change in kin care throughout Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa, and implications are discussed in the context of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Source: Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services

DOI: 10.1606/1044-3894.3852

Authors: Jini L. Roby, Stacey A. Shaw, Elinor Wanyama Chemonges, Cole D. Hooley

Institutions: Brigham Young University, International Rescue Committee

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1966148571

FWCI: 1.788

Cites: 64

Cited by: 20

Related to: 10