STUDIES IN FAMILY PLANNING
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering discoveries in demography and family planning.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Contraceptive Use and Preferences:
The journal focuses on research analyzing contraceptive methods, preferences, and the factors influencing their adoption and continuation among diverse populations. - Reproductive Health Dynamics:
It investigates the complex interplay between reproductive health outcomes, fertility intentions, and social determinants, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. - Measurement and Methodology Innovations:
The journal emphasizes the development and validation of new measurement tools and methodologies for assessing family planning needs, service delivery, and reproductive health indicators. - Policy and Programmatic Implications:
Research published in the journal often discusses the implications of findings for family planning policies and programs, aiming to improve access to and quality of reproductive health services. - Gender and Socio-Cultural Influences:
It explores the impact of gender norms, social networks, and cultural beliefs on reproductive health behaviors and decision-making processes.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Health and Technology in Family Planning:
An increasing number of studies are examining the role of digital health tools, such as mobile apps for contraceptive tracking, indicating a trend towards harnessing technology to improve family planning services. - Contraceptive Autonomy and Agency:
There is a notable rise in research focused on measuring women's autonomy in contraceptive decision-making, reflecting a growing emphasis on women's rights and empowerment in reproductive health. - Impact of Socio-Economic Crises on Reproductive Health:
Emerging studies are investigating how socio-economic crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, influence contraceptive use and fertility preferences, highlighting the need for adaptive family planning strategies. - Intersection of Climate Change and Reproductive Health:
Recent publications are starting to explore the connections between environmental factors, such as droughts, and reproductive health choices, indicating an interdisciplinary approach to family planning research. - Unintended Pregnancy and Conditional Contraceptive Needs:
Research is increasingly focusing on nuanced understandings of unintended pregnancies and the conditional factors influencing contraceptive use and preferences among women.
Declining or Waning
- Emergency Contraception:
Research on emergency contraception has seen a decline, potentially due to earlier comprehensive studies that have established baseline knowledge and understanding of its use and effectiveness. - Child Marriage and Fertility Linkages:
Though still relevant, the frequency of studies specifically linking child marriage to fertility outcomes appears to be decreasing, possibly as researchers shift focus to broader socio-economic factors affecting fertility. - Abortion Incidence Estimation Techniques:
The exploration of methodologies for estimating abortion incidence is becoming less frequent, indicating a potential shift towards more direct studies on abortion access and policy implications. - Male Involvement in Family Planning:
While male involvement remains a critical area, the number of studies specifically targeting men's roles in contraceptive decision-making has diminished, suggesting a move towards more integrated approaches. - Longitudinal Studies on Fertility Trends:
The focus on long-term longitudinal studies specifically tracking fertility trends may be waning, as researchers increasingly prioritize cross-sectional studies that provide immediate insights.
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