A SURVEY of 108 boys and girls aged 16 was designed to ascertain knowledge of and attitudes to birth control services in Hackney. The survey found a high level of knowledge about methods and sources of contraception, but some confusion about how clinics functioned and a desire for more friendliness and accessibility. Implications for a health district are discussed.
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