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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

OPCS Omnibus Survey, March 1996

Variable Details

Variablem106_5m1
LabelMethods usually used?
Responses
1 Going without to avoid pregnancy 11
2 Withdrawel 28
3 Male condom 193
4 Female condom 2
5 Safe period rhythm method 4
6 Cap Diaphragm 16
7 Contraceptive sponge 1
8 Mini pill (progesteron only) 48
9 Combined (incl multi-phasic pill) 52
10 Not sure if mini or combined 86
11 IUD coil intra-uterine device 23
12 Foams gels sprays pessaries 0
13 Injections 5
14 Surgical implant 0
15 Another method 4
Sysmiss 1457
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOPCS Omnibus Survey, March 1996
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