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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

OPCS Omnibus Survey, March 1996

Variable Details

Variablem106_1m2
LabelMethods used now
Responses
1 No sex relationship 0
2 No method used at all 1
3 Man sterilised had vascetomy 0
4 Woman sterilised 4
5 Woman had hysterectomy 7
6 Going without to avoid pregnancy 1
7 Withdrawal 0
8 Male condom 8
9 Female condom 0
10 Safe period rhythm method 2
11 Cap Diaphragm 3
12 Contraceptive sponge 0
13 Mini pill (progesteron only) 7
14 Combined (incl multi-phasic pill) 10
15 Not sure if mini or combined 7
16 IUD coil 0
17 Foams gels sprays pessaries 2
18 Injections 0
19 Surgical implant 1
20 Another method 3
Sysmiss 1874
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOPCS Omnibus Survey, March 1996
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