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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

General Household Survey, 2002-2003

Variable Details

VariableMSTFRQ1
LabelWhich do you use the most often?
Question text Which one do you use most often?
Responses
-9 DNA 4153
-8 NA 1
-7 Refused section 89
-6 Not eligible 15744
1 Withdrawal 31
2 Male sheath/condom 47
3 Safe period/rhythm method/Persona 6
4 Cap/diaphragm 2
6 Pill 73
7 IUD/coil/intra-uterine device 2
8 Hormonal IUS - MIRENA 0
9 Foams/gels, sprays,pessaries(spermicides 0
10 Female Condom 0
12 Injections 1
13 Surgically implanted hormone capsules 0
14 Another method 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationGeneral Household Survey, 2002-2003
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD [TCON1]
UniversePrivate households in Great Britain;Households;National
SamplingSee documentation for details
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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