POPLINE

POPLINE is a comprehensive, international resource providing access to a vast amount of literature in the field of reproductive health, family planning, and related issues. It is a specialized database that focuses on the population, family planning, and related health issues, including maternal health, infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, and contraception.

History[edit | edit source]

POPLINE was established in 1973 by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Communication Programs. It was initially funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and was the world's largest bibliographic database on population, family planning, and related health issues. However, the database was discontinued in September 2019.

Content[edit | edit source]

POPLINE contained nearly 400,000 records and was updated weekly with new information. The database included publications from over 150 countries in more than 50 languages. The content ranged from research studies, program reports, and conference proceedings to policy briefs, training materials, and job aids.

Access and Use[edit | edit source]

POPLINE was freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Users could search the database using keywords, authors, or organizations. The database also offered advanced search options, allowing users to narrow down their search by language, publication type, or year of publication.

Impact[edit | edit source]

POPLINE played a crucial role in providing access to information on reproductive health and family planning, especially in low and middle-income countries. It was a valuable resource for researchers, program managers, policy-makers, and others working in the field of reproductive health and family planning.