title: Contraception in general practice.
abstract: A survey of the use of intra-uterine devices and contraception in a country practice has been made. Twenty percent found an IUD unacceptable. The contraceptive pattern of 157 women was analysed and 13.8 percent were using inefficient methods. The possibility of contraceptives being made available on the Drug Tariff is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand; D011247:Pregnancy; D012424:Rural Population