PIP: A survey of contraceptive practice was conducted by the gynecological and obstetrics department of the local National Institute of Health in Czechoslovakia. 2,080 women in 7 middle schools in the city of Zvolen responded. 1,044 (50.2%) acknowledged acquaintance with some form of contraception, whereas 1,036 (49.8%) had never even heard of it. Of the 331 students claiming to be sexually active, only 32 (9.6%) reported using any method of contraception, i.e., 13 practiced coitus interruptus; 11 used condoms; 5 took birth control pills; 2 used IUDs; and 1 employed the rhythm method. 75 sexually active women reported ignorance of contraceptive methods, although all the sexually active respondents were exposed to the risk of pregnancy, which did occur in 33 cases. Of the 33 pregnanies, 18 had abortions, 8 were still pregnant, and 7 gave birth. The conclusion was drawn that, although knowledge of birth control methods was good, the existing education in responsible parenting was insufficient, and it was suggested that instruction in birth control and responsible parenting be instituted during regular class hours on the middle school level.