Founded in 1963, Studies in Family Planning is concerned with all aspects of reproductive health, fertility regulation, and family planning programs in both developing and developed countries. The journal's authors are internationally recognized authorities working in such fields as public health, sociology, demography, medicine, and population planning. The journal contains original research articles, reports on individual countries, signed book reviews, commentary, abstracts from other journals, and data summaries from Demographic and Health surveys. Published six times a year through 1996 and quarterly thereafter.

The Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues. Our work allows couples to plan their families and chart their futures. We help people avoid HIV infection and access life-saving HIV services. And we empower girls to protect themselves and have a say in their own lives.