[Pregnancy prevention from the viewpoint of women (1): Patient counseling by the general practitioner is rated as "very good". Women assess the pill as an effective and safe contraception method. A representative survey].

In this opinion poll, 1000 women from Switzerland aged 15 to 45 years were asked about their use of contraceptives. The most favorite contraceptive is the pill (31%); however, it is more popular among younger women than older ones. Safety of contraception is mentioned as the main advantage of the pill. In second and third place come the condom (17%) and the intrauterine device and sterilization (6% each). The reasons for choosing one or the other type of contraception and the sources of information are discussed. Information and counselling from the family doctor was rated as "very good" and from the gynecologist as "good" to "very good".