Survey shows ignorance of contraception

Only 12 percent of 1,000 Chinese women polled said they fully understand contraception, a survey shows.

The online survey, part of World Contraception Day, which falls on Sept 26 every year, polled 1,000 Chinese women aged 20 to 35.

In addition to the small percentage sure of their contraceptive knowledge, Chinese women overrate the efficiency of withdrawal, periodic abstinence and emergency contraceptive pills, the survey indicates.