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A health extension worker facilitates a women's conversation on family planning in Ethiopia

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Addressing Barriers to Family Planning for Postpartum Women Experiencing Depression and Anxiety

This case study explores the use of cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to address postpartum anxiety and depression, which may inhibit contraceptive use.

Une femme enseigne à d'autres femmes au Sénégal

Jonathan Torgovnik/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment

Introduction to Social and Behavior Change Online Course

Breakthrough ACTION French Francophone West Africa Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender Online Course Audience Segmentation, Behavioral Science, Community Engagement, Human-centered Design, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

Ce cours décrit comment les activités de changement social et de comportement améliorent l'efficacité des programmes de santé.

Closing the COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Gap Among Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Breakthrough ACTION English, French COVID-19, Provider Behavior Change, Service Delivery Fact Sheet/Brief, Webinar Behavioral Science Breakthrough ACTION

This brief synthesizes insights from global experts on ways to close the COVID-19 vaccine gap among health workers in low-and middle-income countries.

Women at a user-testing session in Niger

Introduction to Behavioral Economics Online Course

Breakthrough ACTION English, French Francophone West Africa, Burkina Faso, Senegal Sexual and Reproductive Health Online Course Behavioral Science Breakthrough ACTION

This course introduces learners to behavioral economics and describes ways to use behavioral design to improve family planning and reproductive health outcomes.

Pitshou Budiongo

Behavioral Barriers and Solutions for Child Feeding During and After Illness

Breakthrough ACTION English, French Democratic Republic of the Congo Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Provider Behavior Change Fact Sheet/Brief, Webinar Behavioral Science Breakthrough ACTION

These brief summarizes results from research on behavioral barriers to child feeding after illness and suggests potential solutions.

Reproductive Health Innovation Exchange

Breakthrough ACTION English, French Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV, Maternal and Child Health, Provider Behavior Change, Youth Fact Sheet/Brief, Video/Animation Behavioral Science Breakthrough ACTION

This page features factsheets and videos about 16 innovative applications of social and behavior change approaches for family planning and reproductive health.

A nurse counseling a pregnant woman at her checkup

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Encouraging Counseling that Promotes Meaningful Choice: Behavioral Design for Provider Behavior Change in Malawi

Breakthrough ACTION English Malawi Sexual and Reproductive Health, Provider Behavior Change Case Study Behavioral Science, Human-centered Design Breakthrough ACTION

This case study describes how Breakthrough ACTION used behavioral design to understand family planning provider behavior in Malawi and offers seven insights.

A community health worker performs a malaria rapid diagnostic test on a sick child

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When Knowing the Protocol is Not Enough: Behavioral Design for Provider Behavior Change in Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment in Nigeria

Breakthrough ACTION English Nigeria Malaria, Provider Behavior Change Case Study Behavioral Science, Human-centered Design Breakthrough ACTION

This case study shows how provider environment and experiences impact malaria testing and treatment guideline compliance in Nigeria and offers three insights.

A community health worker uses a rapid malaria test on a young boy in Zambia

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Leveraging Connections Between Client and Provider Behavior: Behavioral Design for Provider Behavior Change in Zambia

Breakthrough ACTION English Zambia Maternal and Child Health, Provider Behavior Change Case Study Behavioral Science, Human-centered Design Breakthrough ACTION

Based on Breakthrough ACTION’s work in Zambia, this case study examines how health care providers' environments impact their ability to provide quality care.