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A survey of contraception in five West European countries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

F. E. Riphagen  and
P. Lehert
F. E. Riphagen
Affiliation:
International Health Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland
P. Lehert
Affiliation:
International Health Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland
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Summary

In 1984 and 1985, a survey was conducted of 7696 women aged 15–44 living in Italy, France, Great Britain, Spain and the Federal Republic of Germany. The aim of the study was to examine the use of contraceptive methods, the differences in contraceptive use, knowledge of fertility, communication about contraception, motives for choice and the perceptions held by women regarding contraceptive methods, particularly oral contraception. The results show important differences between the countries studied.

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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 21 , Issue 1 , January 1989 , pp. 23 - 46
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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