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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Health Survey for England, 2010

Variable Details

Variablewcont2
LabelCurrent contraception method: None, no current sexual relationship (SelfCDat.WCont2)
Question text This is a list of possible contraception methods. Which, if any, do you (and a partner) usually use at present? No method used – no sexual relationship with a man currently, No method used – partner sterilised/had a vasectomy, No method used - I have been sterilised/had a hysterectomy, No method ever used – other reason, Mini pill, Combined pill, Pill – not sure which, Male condom, Female condom, Morning after pill, Emergency intra-uterine device (IUD), Coil/intra-uterine device (IUD), Hormonal IUS (intra-uterine system) - MIRENA, Cap/diaphragm, Vaginal ring - Nuvaring, Spermicides (foams/gels/sprays/pessaries), Contraceptive patch, Injections, Implants, Natural family planning (safe period/rhythm method/Persona), Withdrawal, Going without sexual intercourse to avoid pregnancy, Another method of protection.
Responses
-7 Refused/not obtained 0
-6 Schedule not obtained 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 0
0 Not mentioned 2050
1 Mentioned 431
-9 Refused 0
-8 Don't know 151
-1 Not applicable 11480
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationHealth Survey for England, 2010
UniverseAdults (aged 16 and over) and children (aged 0-15 years) in the general population, living in private households in England during 2010.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The survey is conducted annually.
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