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Factors Influencing Community Health Worker Behaviors

English COVID-19, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Global Health Security, HIV, Malaria, Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Provider Behavior Change, Service Delivery, Tuberculosis, Youth Community Engagement, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

This literature review explores factors influencing community health worker behavior and maps them against the Provider Behavior Ecosystem.

A health care provider vaccinates a newborn in its mother's arms

USAID Tanzania

Compassionate Care Intervention for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Services

English Tanzania Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, Provider Behavior Change, Service Delivery Implementation Guidance, Toolkit Human-centered Design, Social and Behavior Change Communication Breakthrough ACTION

This intervention is a comprehensive set of solutions designed for healthcare providers in maternal, newborn, and child health services.

Very Young Adolescent Gender Equity: Messages and Evidence to Persuade Decision Makers

English Indonesia Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Mental Health, Youth Model/Framework Advocacy, Community Engagement Breakthrough ACTION

This message framework is designed for advocates working in programs that seek to create a gender-equitable environment for VYAs (aged 10-14).

From Insight to Impact Webinar Learning Series

English Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, Tuberculosis Webinar Community Engagement, Human-centered Design, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

Join Breakthrough ACTION for a transformative five-part webinar series, From Insight to Impact: Leveraging SBC for Sustainable Change.

Albishirin Ku! radio drama recording in Nigeria

Albishirin Ku! Radio Show

English Nigeria Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Malaria, Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, Nutrition Fact Sheet/Brief, Video/Animation Audience Segmentation, Community Engagement, Human-centered Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

The Albishirin Ku! radio show promoted maternal, newborn, and child health behaviors in Nigeria. It was designed using systematic SBC approaches.

Several Ethiopian women participate in a group conversation on family planning

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Mothers Time Tool for Community Health Workers

Breakthrough ACTION English Ethiopia Sexual and Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, Provider Behavior Change, Service Delivery Fact Sheet/Brief, Tool Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

This tool helps community health workers better counsel postpartum women in low-resources settings, thus supporting their reproductive health intentions.

An Indonesian family sitting around a table playing a game

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Gender Equity Today for Youth (GET 4 Youth) Pilot Package

Breakthrough ACTION English, French Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender, Mental Health, Youth Fact Sheet/Brief, Implementation Guidance, Model/Framework, Report, Video/Animation Human-centered Design, Social and Structural Breakthrough ACTION

The Gender Equity Today for Youth (GET 4 Youth) Pilot Package aims to create a gender-equitable environment in which 10–14 year olds can grow and thrive.

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

Breakthrough ACTION English Ethiopia Sexual and Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health Case Study Behavioral Science Breakthrough ACTION

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