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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

General Household Survey, 2002-2003

Variable Details

VariableCCMUSU1
LabelMethods used at present
Question text Here is a list of possible ways of preventing pregnancy. Which, if any, do you (and your partner) usually use at present? Method 1
Responses
-9 DNA 1134
-8 NA 62
-7 Refused section 89
-6 Not eligible 15744
1 Withdrawal 156
2 Male sheath/condom 693
3 Safe period/rhythm method/Persona 27
4 Cap/diaphragm 14
6 Pill 926
7 IUD/Coil/intra-uterine device 162
8 Hormonal IUS - MIRENA 23
9 Foams, gels, sprays,pessaries(spermicide 0
10 Female Condom 4
11 Going without sexual intercourse to avoi 6
12 Injections/implants 133
13 Surgically implanted hormone capsules 8
14 Another method 13
15 No method used -no sexual relationship w 554
16 No method used - other reasons 363
17 No method used - partner had a vasectomy 38
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationGeneral Household Survey, 2002-2003
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD [TCON3]. CODE UP TO TO 4 METHODS
UniversePrivate households in Great Britain;Households;National
SamplingSee documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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