NSFG Codebook for variable FIRSMETH4

Female, 2017-2019

Variable: FIRSMETH4
Description/Question: EB-1 : What was the first birth control method you ever used for any reason? If you used more than one method, please tell me about each one. Please refer to Card 33. - 4th method
Type: raw

value	label	Total
.	INAPPLICABLE	6131
9	Hormonal implant (Norplant, Implanon, or Nexplanon)	1
10	Calendar rhythm, Standard Days, or Cycle Beads method	1
14	Foam	1
15	Jelly or cream	1
19	IUD	1
20	Emergency contraception	5
	Total	6141

Universe: Applicable if R mentioned at least 4 methods used the first time she used a method (see EB-1 FIRSMETH1)
Notes: use recode FMETHOD4

Female, 2015-2017

Variable: FIRSMETH4
Description/Question EB-1 : What was the first birth control method you ever used for any reason? If you used more than one method, please tell me about each one. Please refer to Card 33. - 4th method
Type: raw

value	label	Total
.	INAPPLICABLE	5545
4	Condom	1
6	Female sterilizing operation, such as tubal sterilization and hysterectomy	1
7	Withdrawal, pulling out	1
10	Calendar rhythm, Standard Days, or Cycle Beads method	2
15	Jelly or cream	1
20	Emergency contraception	1
25	Contraceptive patch	1
26	Vaginal contraceptive ring	1
	Total	5554

Universe: Applicable if R mentioned at least 4 methods used the first time she used a method (see EB-1 FIRSMETH1)
Notes: use recode FMETHOD4

Female, 2013-2015

value	label	Total
.	INAPPLICABLE	5688
7	Withdrawal, pulling out	2
8	Depo-Provera, injectables	2
10	Calendar rhythm, Standard Days, or Cycle Beads method	3
13	Female condom, vaginal pouch	1
15	Jelly or cream	1
20	Emergency contraception	1
25	Contraceptive patch	1
	Total	5699

Universe: Applicable if R mentioned at least 4 methods used the first time she used a method (see EB-1 FIRSMETH1)
Notes: use recode FMETHOD4

Female, 2011-2013

value	label	Total
.	INAPPLICABLE	5595
8	Depo-Provera, injectables	1
10	Rhythm or safe period by calendar	1
14	Foam	1
15	Jelly or cream	2
26	Vaginal contraceptive ring	1
	Total	5601

Universe: Applicable if R mentioned at least 4 methods used the first time she used a method (see EB-1 FIRSMETH1)
Notes: use recode FMETHOD4

Female, 2006-2010

Variable: FIRSMETH4
Description/Question What was the first birth control method you ever used for any reason? If you used more than one method, please tell me about each one. Please refer to Card 33. - 4th method
Type: Raw

value	label	Total
.	INAPPLICABLE	12269
4	Condom	1
6	Female sterilizing operation, such as tubal sterilization and hysterectomy	1
7	Withdrawal, pulling out	1
10	Rhythm or safe period by calendar	3
14	Foam	1
18	Today sponge	1
20	Emergency contraception	2
	Total	12279

Universe: Applicable if R mentioned at least 4 methods used the first time she used a method (see EB-1 FIRSMETH1)
Notes: use recode FMETHOD4

Female, 2002