Contraceptive behavior in the population of the Czech Republic: results of a national survey
Weiss, P.; Zvĕrina, J.
Ceska Gynekologie 62(3): 151-157
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1210-7832 PMID: 9424256 Document Number: 274119
Based on an anonymous survey by means of questionnaires in a representative sample of the population of the Czech Republic above the age of 15 years (862 men and 857 women) the use of different types of contraception was investigated at the onset of sexual life with a steady or casual partner, as well as attitudes to contraception. From the results ensues that during the first intercourse no contraception was used by more than half the respondents, a condom was used only by 19% men and 14% women, in particular younger men and women. In a steady partnership the most frequent method of contraception is coitus interruptus, whereby about one third have experience with hormonal contraception and two thirds of the respondents have experience with condoms. Among younger age groups of men and women there are more users of hormonal contraception and condoms. The position is similar in intercourse with casual partners. Only 5% men and 4% women oppose any contraception, almost one quarter are in favour of the so-called "natural" method and almost three quarters consider it necessary. The attitudes of atheists, younger and better educated women are more liberal.