This article reveals the results of a survey of sexual behavior and contraception of 180 unmarried college students selected at random. (PD)

The use of the diaphragm as a contraceptive measure by college women is examined with reference to application of the method, user satisfaction, and pregnancy outcomes. (JD)

This article describes chemical reactions of the body to the birth control pill and lists side effects. (PD)

A community college program for providing gynecology services is described, with a focus on aspects of financing, approval and publicity, and teaching and counseling. (DS)

The recent reversal in the new patient constituency of the Vancouver Family Planning Clinic from a predominantly married to a single population would appear to reflect a change in social mores without a concommitant adjustment in community and professional attitudes. Almost all the women studied showed gradations of depression and insecurity, in…

The development, operating principles, and users' evaluations of a broad based gynecologic program emphasizing effective birth control on a university campus are discussed. A major feature explored is the use of nurse practitioners as the primary service providers. (JMF)

This article assesses the male contribution to contraceptive mismanagement and unwanted pregnancy and presents reasons for such incidents. (JD)

Research is reported on the use of ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel for contraception after intercourse. This treatment is offered as an alternative to high doses of estrogen and appears to be successful in preventing unwanted pregnancies. (JMF)

This article describes the Contraception Counseling and Education Clinic and describes how the program evolved from providing just contraception education to one that included sex therapy and counseling. (PD)

With the exception of college freshmen, the frequency of unplanned pregnancies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels was unrelated to class, but increased over the time studied, with peaks after vacation periods. (MJB)

Discussed are the types of contraceptives used by a population of university students; the relationship of type of contraceptive used to sociodemographic characteristics and patterns of sexual activity, and the relationship of contraceptive use to sexually transmitted disease. (M M)

Questionnaires were administered to a random sample of 1,627 college students to assess their sexual experiences and behavior. Due to the "sexual revolution," a higher number of students are having premarital coitus; however, many students were found to be sexually inactive and unreliable in their use of contraceptives. (Authors/JN)