351. ENTER METHOD CODE FROM 318 IN CURRENT MONTH IN COLUMN 1 OF CALENDAR. THEN DETERMINE WHEN SHE STARTED USING THIS METHOD THIS TIME. ENTER METHOD CODE IN EACH MONTH OF USE.
ILLUSTRATIVE QUESTIONS:
-When did you start using (METHOD) continuously?
-How long have you been using (METHOD) continuously?
Categories
Value
Category
10
Currently using
20
Ever used, but not currently using
21
Used since last birth
22
Used before last birth
30
Never used
99
NIU (not in universe)
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Description
Definition
FPUSPATRN (V361) reports the woman's pattern of contraceptive use by indicating whether she is currently using, has used in the past, or has never used contraception.