| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0 | never used |
| 1 | pill |
| 2 | iud |
| 3 | injections |
| 4 | diaphragm/foam/jelly |
| 5 | condom |
| 6 | female sterilization |
| 7 | male sterilization |
| 8 | periodic abstinence |
| 9 | withdrawal |
| 10 | other |
| 11 | norplant |
| 12 | abstinence |
| 13 | herb/remedies |
| 14 | specific method 2 |
| 15 | specific method 3 |