PIP: Although knowledge about contraceptives in Korea is widespread and it is believed that Information/Education/Communication programs should focus on the quality of the knowledge, several recent surveys have shown that there are many women who are misinformed and have negative attitudes towards contraception. Data gathered from a 1978 Study on Family Planning Information, Education and Communication were used to determine the characteristics of women whose information about contraception was essentially negative, and the effect of this "negative information" on their attitude and practice of 5 contraceptive methods recommended by the government. Women with "negative information" were found to be most frequently aged 25-39, had higher educational status, and had more than 2 children. The relationship between "negative information" and unfavorable attitude toward condom, IUD, and oral pill was found to be positive, but there was no significant relationship between attitude and practice. For both female sterilization and vasectomy, however, "negative information" (largely derived from rumors) affected both attitude and practice negatively. It is suggested that a strategy to combat rumors about these methods is needed, and that the relationship of "negative information" be considered separately for the different methods in mounting Information campaigns. (Author's modified)