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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles II, 2000-2001

Variable Details

Variableeverus05
Labelcontraception ever used 5
Question text Now I'd like to ask you a few more general questions about things affecting sex. First, from this list, could you tell me which you or a partner have ever used, together? Just tell me the code letters.
Responses
-1 not applicable 10357
1 mini pill 5
2 combined pill 5
3 pill, not sure which 17
4 mirena 2
5 coil/other device 12
6 condom 32
7 femidom 27
8 cap/diaphragm 104
9 gels/sprays/pessaries 121
10 contraceptive sponge 17
11 persona 19
12 rhythm method 158
13 withdrawal 396
14 injections 117
15 implanted capsules 12
16 emergency contraception 320
17 female sterilisation 100
18 male sterilisation 140
19 abstinence 131
20 other 5
99 not answered 13
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles II, 2000-2001
Interviewer InstructionsCARD J PROBE: What others? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Men and women aged 16-44 living in private households in Great Britain in 2000-2001.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. Second wave: the first survey was conducted in 1990-1991.
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