This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Bristol statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Bristol statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Bristol-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
The number of women using Sexual and Reproductive Health Services |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Women using Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for contraception, by Local Authority of patient residence and main method of contraception |
| Geographical coverage | |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Definitions |
Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services include family planning services, community contraception clinics, integrated GUM and SRH services and young people’s services such as Brook advisory centres. IUD refers to intrauterine device. IU System refers to intrauterine system. |
| Calculations |
No calculations |
| Other information |
Data is not representative of the uptake of contraception methods across the whole population. Contraceptives can be obtained from other sources such as GPs or direct from pharmacies, whilst non-prescription items like condoms can be obtained easily without a visit to a medical specialist. Excludes women where no main method of contraception was recorded during the year. |
| Data last updated | 2020-12-10: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2020-12-10: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |