Table 2.

Vignettes presented in focus group discussions

Vignette 1: Maricel and Ryan	Maricel is aged 18 and a college student in a private univer- sity. Maricel’s parents are strict, so she has not told them that she has been spending time with her boyfriend, Ryan. Her parents would not approve of Ryan. She knows that they would be angry, but she feels that she is in love with Ryan. She missed her period for the last two months. She suspects that she is pregnant, so she tells Ryan about this. Ryan is angry when he hears this and punches the wall. He asks, “Why did this happen?” During the next few days, Maricel attempts to call and text Ryan, but he does not answer. Ryan cannot be found. What do you think she would do? What are Maricel’s options?
Vignette 2: Catherine and Michael	Michael is 26 years old. He and his wife, Catherine, have been married for two years and have an eight-month-old daughter, Grace. Catherine had a cesarean section when she delivered Grace and the doctors said that because of her health condition she should not have another child in the next two years. Catherine feels weak and thinks that she should not become pregnant right away. Last week, Michael lost his job and he is worried that he may not be able to find another job soon. This morning, Catherine told Michael that her period is late and that she is worried that she might be pregnant again. What do you think they would do? What if Michael is unable to find a job right away? What if Catherine’s health gets worse?
Vignette 3: Jocelyn and Ronald	Jocelyn is 38 years old and married to Ronald. They have four children—two boys and two girls. Jocelyn and Ronald both feel that they have all of the children they want. Their income is barely enough to cover family expenses and to buy rice every day. They have been using the rhythm method since their last child was born, but it has been difficult to keep track of Jocelyn’s irregular menstrual periods. After feeling nauseous the past few days, Jocelyn took a pregnancy test. It was positive. She believes that they will not be able to afford another child. What do you think will happen?