Table 3 Step-wise analysis for the theme: Enabling Factors to Contraceptives Use

Secret use of contraceptives, fear of male partner opposition and stigma

Sneak to Health units for contraceptives

Contraceptives bought private units to cope with stigma

Know some contraceptive methods and cost

New Coping strategies

Female strategies to overcome obstacles

Some women convinced of contraceptive benefits

Some women carry condom in case of emergency

Use contraception to limit pregnancy in unstable relation

Self preservation for women with marriage intentions

Fear pregnancy more than HIV/AIDS

Fear burden of carrying pregnancy, and costs involved

Fear of abortion complications

Men fear jail, forced migration if make a young girls pregnant

Pills back up when condom not used

STI prevention with secondary contraceptive value

Condom used when suspicious of girl

No permission is required for men to use condoms

Contraceptive use reduce spending

Economic status influence number of children

Belief in small family to sustain good life

Value of children education, health care expenses

Fear early family

Struggle to survive, children are a burden

Some men fear responsibility, welfare of children

Many children affects employed men and women

Young people debates encourage few children

Choice of long acting method in stable relationship