Abstract
The perceptions and values of a sample of 106 women towards four contraceptive methods (oral contraceptives, intrauterine device, diaphragm and foam-and-condoms) were evaluated in the light of 24 identified issues of concern. The choice of a contraceptive method appears to represent a trade-off among negatively valued outcomes—the “best” method being least likely to incur undesirable consequences.
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