of practitioners not engaging in the study. 159 of the remaining 201 patients had the appropriate proforma section completed. Results 125/159 (78.6%) had performed unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI) with their MRSP. 120/159 (75.4%) stated that they knew whether or not their MRSP was using contraception. Of the 39 (24.6%) who didn't know, 10 had performed only protected sex with their MRSP and a further two had vasectomies. Of the remaining 27 (17%), 19/27 (70.4%) classed their partner as

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... ual" and 8/27 (29.6%) "Regular". 19/37 (51.3%) men having UPSI with a casual partner didn't know if they were on contraception. Discussion/conclusion Poor knowledge of partner's contraceptive status is demonstrated. This may highlight a potential area for future intervention.