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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Health Survey, 2013

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 173
2 I am / my partner is unlikely to conceive because of the men 373
3 I am / my partner is unlikely to conceive because of inferti 75
4 Against my faith/beliefs 8
5 I am having sex with someone of the same sex 21
6 I don t like contraception / find methods unsatisfactory 46
7 My partner doesn t like - or won t use - contraception 15
8 Don t know where to obtain contraceptives / advice 0
9 Find access to contraceptive services difficult 0
10 Some other reason 36
11 Respondent or partner had hysterectomy 19
12 Age of respondent/partner (menopause not specifically mentio 10
13 Respondent single/not in relationship 1
-9 Refusal 95
-8 Don't Know 0
-6 Schedule not obtained 306
-2 Schedule not applicable 1839
-1 Item not applicable 3716
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Health Survey, 2013
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Adults aged 16 and over and children aged 0-15 years living in private households in Scotland during 2013.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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