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Women at a user-testing session in Niger

Introduction to Behavioral Economics Online Course

Breakthrough ACTION English, French Burkina Faso, Francophone West Africa, Senegal Family Planning / 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 Family Planning / 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

Jonathan Torgovnik/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment

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

Breakthrough ACTION English Malawi Family Planning / 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

PMI Impact Malaria/Flickr

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

Jennifer Somtore/USAID/Flickr

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.

USAID

Seeking Breakthroughs in SBC at the Intersection of Family Planning and Intimate Partner Violence – Expert Consultation Materials

Breakthrough ACTION English, French Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya Family Planning / Reproductive Health, Gender Fact Sheet/Brief, Interactive, Presentation Slides, Webinar, Website Audience Segmentation, Behavioral Science, Human-centered Design Breakthrough ACTION

Breakthrough ACTION hosted an expert consultation on intimate partner violence and family planning. This page hosts downloadable presentations and research.