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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

OPCS Omnibus Survey, March 1996

Variable Details

Variablem106_1m1
LabelMethods used now
Responses
1 No sex relationship 229
2 No method used at all 181
3 Man sterilised had vascetomy 145
4 Woman sterilised 75
5 Woman had hysterectomy 26
6 Going without to avoid pregnancy 4
7 Withdrawal 27
8 Male condom 248
9 Female condom 5
10 Safe period rhythm method 3
11 Cap Diaphragm 11
12 Contraceptive sponge 1
13 Mini pill (progesteron only) 68
14 Combined (incl multi-phasic pill) 81
15 Not sure if mini or combined 65
16 IUD coil 41
17 Foams gels sprays pessaries 0
18 Injections 9
19 Surgical implant 4
20 Another method 1
Sysmiss 706
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOPCS Omnibus Survey, March 1996
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