Using Digital Mobile Technology to Complement Community and Mass Media Interventions

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These briefs describe how Breakthrough ACTION used mobile technology to share health messaging, disseminate mobile reminders, and as a learning tool.

Transforming Health Outcomes through SBC in Liberia

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This report highlights the work of Breakthrough ACTION in Liberia, which worked to improve health outcomes across 12 counties using SBC.

Exploring Barriers to the Provision of IPTp in the DRC

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This study identified barriers and facilitators of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine provision in the DRC.
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Sustainable Media Engagement and Capacity Strengthening in Nigeria

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This brief showcases Breakthrough ACTION’s approach to creating strong partnerships with media professionals and health technical experts as part of its strategic and coordinated package of SBC interventions in Nigeria.
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Resources and Tools to Empower Community Health Workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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In the DRC, Breakthrough ACTION co-created solutions to revitalize the role of community health workers, known as RECOs, through a HCD approach.
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Barriers to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Use in the DRC

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This review is intended to guide the adaptation and development of updated SBC approaches and tools to promote access to a wide range of FP methods.
Identification des normes sociales ayant un impact sur la capacité des hommes à discuter de la planification familiale en RDC: Application de l’outil d’exploration des normes sociales (SNET)Breakthrough ACTION

Identifying Social Norms Affecting Men’s Ability to Discuss FP in the DRC

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Adapted for use in the DRC, the SNET enabled Breakthrough ACTION to identify social norms affecting male engagement in FP discussions and method uptake.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Menstrual Health and Hygiene National Strategic Communication Plan

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This SBC communication plan addresses socio-economic, cultural, and infrastructural barriers to improving menstrual hygiene management in the DRC.
Adolescent girl in a classroom in the DRC

Menstrual Health Promotion Materials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Breakthrough ACTION developed several SBC menstrual health resources, including a message guide and posters, which are the first of their kind in the DRC.