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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Health Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableNOCON
LabelMain reason does not use contraception
Question text Here is a list of reasons why people do not use any method of contraception. Which is the main reason that currently applies to you and your partner? I am/my partner is trying to become pregnant or is already pregnant. I am/my partner is unlikely to conceive because of the menopause. I am/my partner is unlikely to conceive because of infertility. Against my faith/beliefs. I am having sex with someone of the same sex. I don’t like contraception/find methods unsatisfactory. My partner doesn’t like – or won’t use – contraception. Don’t know where to obtain contraceptives/advice. Find access to contraceptive services difficult. Some other reason.
Responses
1 I am / my partner is trying to become pregnant or is already 270
2 I am / my partner is unlikely to conceive because of the men 601
3 I am / my partner is unlikely to conceive because of inferti 96
4 Against my faith/beliefs 19
5 I am having sex with someone of the same sex 26
6 I don t like contraception / find methods unsatisfactory 71
7 My partner doesn t like - or won t use - contraception 32
8 Don t know where to obtain contraceptives / advice 0
9 Find access to contraceptive services difficult 0
10 Some other reason 60
11 Respondent or partner had hysterectomy 35
12 Age of respondent/partner (menopause not specifically mentio 40
13 Respondent single/not in relationship 0
-9 refused 116
-8 don't know 0
-6 schedule not obtained 480
-2 schedule not applicable 2607
-1 item not applicable 5685
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Health Survey, 2009
UniverseAdults aged 16 and over and children aged 0-15 years living in private households in Scotland, 2009.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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