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Studies in Family Planning

Studies in Family Planning is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes public health, social science, and biomedical research on sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice, including fertility, family planning, HIV/STIs, abortion, and maternal and child health. It publishes research articles, reports, commentaries, and data papers, is managed by the Population Council, was founded in 1963, and is published quarterly.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0039-3665
eISSN 1728-4465
Invitation Only No
Cost Range $3,190 USD / £2,110 GBP / €2,680 EUR APC for Open Access articles

Submission Instructions

Studies in Family Planning accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include a confirmation of authorship.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Original Research Articles are typically 5,000-9,000 words. Original Research Articles generally include abstract, background, methods, results, conclusions, and discussion sections. Any AI assistance with drafting, editing, translation, or formatting must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments.
References References may be submitted in any citation style if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References may be formatted in any style or format as long as the formatting is consistent throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may be submitted as a single file including figures and tables or with figures and tables as separate files. Figures and tables must include legends.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must include a confirmation of authorship. The cover letter must include a confirmation of authorship.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Any use of AI to assist with drafting, editing, translation, or formatting must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments.
References References may be submitted in any citation style if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References may be formatted in any consistent style or format throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may be submitted as a single file including figures and tables or as separate files. Figures and tables must include legends.
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Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter must include a confirmation of authorship. Cover letter must include a confirmation of authorship.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Reports are typically no more than 5,000 words. Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. An AI disclosure must be included in the Acknowledgments if AI assisted with drafting, editing, translation, or formatting.
References References may be submitted in any style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be embedded in a single manuscript file or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Data Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must state that the submission is a Data Article. Cover letter must include a confirmation of authorship, state that the submission is a Data Article, and justify any length beyond 2,500 words.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must cover the value of the data, a summary of the research design, and instructions on how to access the data. Abstract must include the value of the data, a summary of the research design, and instructions on how to access the data.
Manuscript Manuscript should be no longer than 2,500 words. Manuscript must include a title with authors and affiliations, abstract, introduction, methods, results, conclusions, subject area and subfield, focus or research questions for original data collection efforts, sample selection and size including response rates and loss to follow up as appropriate, experimental design as appropriate, type of data, how and when data were collected, data format, data source location, data accessibility information, usage instructions, acknowledgments, and a value of the data section. Manuscript must include a value of the data section with 3-5 bullet points and an AI disclosure in the Acknowledgments if AI assisted with drafting, editing, translation, or formatting.
References References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References must be relevant to the data described and include any papers published using the dataset.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may be submitted as a single file including figures and tables or with figures and tables as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Commentaries

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must include a confirmation of authorship. The cover letter must include a confirmation of authorship.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Commentaries should be 1000-4000 words. Commentaries should be focused on important policy issues and present clear arguments based on evidence. Any AI assistance with manuscript drafting, editing, translation, or formatting must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments.
References References may be submitted in any citation style or format if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References may be submitted in any format as long as formatting is consistent throughout the manuscript.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may be submitted as a single file including figures and tables or with figures and tables in separate files. Figures and tables should have legends.
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Recent Publications

It's Time to Get Practical: A Call for Shorter Measures in the Family Planning Community

Lotus McDougal

10.1111/sifp.70056
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A Bayesian Framework to Account for Misclassification Error and Uncertainty in the Estimation of Abortion Prevalence

Marija Pejchinovska, Monica Alexander

10.1111/sifp.70053
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Traditional or Modern Contraception? Association Between Health Worker Contact and Contraceptive Choice in India: Findings From NFHS 2019–2021

Nandita Bhan, Nicole Johns, Katherine Hay, Vedavati Patwardhan, Abhishek Singh, Shruti Ambast, Lotus McDougal

10.1111/sifp.70052
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“I Need to Space to Help Me Take Care of Myself and My Child”: How Married Adolescent Girls in Northern Nigeria Learn and Practice Birth Spacing through Safe Space Clubs

Rachel M. Schmitz, Israt Jahan Juie, Olufunke Fasawe, Alisha Graves

10.1111/sifp.70057
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Rural–Urban Differences in the Association Between Reproductive Coercion and Postpartum Family Planning

Jessica L. Dozier, Shannon N. Wood, Robel Yirgu, Solomon Shiferaw, Linnea A. Zimmerman

10.1111/sifp.70050
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 16 days; submission to acceptance (median): 181 days; acceptance to publication (median): 37 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter should include confirmation of authorship. Data Article submissions should state in the cover letter that the manuscript is a Data Article, and additional length for Data Articles should be justified in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

$3,190 USD / £2,110 GBP / €2,680 EUR APC applies if the Open Access option is selected and the article is accepted and published.

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Research Topics

Global Maternal and Child Health Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences Reproductive Health and Contraception Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics Reproductive Health and Technologies Family Dynamics and Relationships Child Nutrition and Water Access Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Healthcare Systems and Reforms HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Healthcare Policy and Management Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Global Health Care Issues Sex work and related issues Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Male Reproductive Health Studies Child and Adolescent Health Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies

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