Published: March 26, 2019
A core goal of our research summaries is to increase the research focus on handwashing. In 2018, we found 155 studies which explore handwashing in connection with diverse programmatic areas in global health and development, varying from urban design to maternal and child health. These […]
TAGS: Research General PublicAdvocatesAcademics English 2019
Published: March 19, 2019
In this paper, the researchers propose that the “science of habit” can partly explain the challenge of handwashing behavior change. The resulting principles integrate basic science insights from psychology, cognitive science, and behavior change research.
TAGS: Briefing Paper Behavior Change EducatorsAcademicsImplementers English 2015
Published: March 8, 2019
This report from the Humanitarian Innovation Fund explores the challenges and limitations of handwashing in emergency settings, and outlines focus areas for future research.
TAGS: Research Hygiene in Emergencies AdvocatesAcademicsPolicy MakersImplementers English 2016
Published: February 15, 2019
On February 7th, 2019, the Global Handwashing Partnership, in conjunction with USAID and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, hosted a webinar discussion on the development and randomized controlled trial of a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) mobile health program in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
TAGS: Event RecordingPresentation Behavior Change General PublicPolicy MakersImplementersAcademics 2019
Published: January 8, 2019
On May 9th at 10 am ET, the Global Handwashing Partnership and IRC hosted a discussion focused on ways to use existing systems to improve scale and sustainability of hygiene promotion efforts.
TAGS: PresentationEvent Recording IntegrationBehavior Change Policy MakersAdvocatesAcademicsImplementers English 2018
Published: January 8, 2019
On August 22nd, 2018 at 6pm ET, the Global Handwashing Partnership, in conjunction with USAID, the International Water Center, the Water and Engineering Center for Development, and UNICEF hosted a discussion on the intersection of handwashing and the safe management of child feces.
TAGS: PresentationEvent Recording Behavior Change AdvocatesAcademicsImplementers English 2018
Published: July 23, 2018
In this summary, we highlight the key messages and knowledge points from the roundtable discussion with partners and stakeholders on sustaining behavior and practices at the 41st WEDC conference.
TAGS: ResearchTrainings & Toolkits Hygiene in Health FacilitiesBehavior Change AdvocatesAcademicsImplementers English 2018
Published: May 18, 2018
In this summary, we outline key themes and findings from 117 handwashing-related research papers published in 2017.
TAGS: Research AcademicsAdvocatesEducatorsPolicy MakersImplementers English 2018
Published: April 26, 2018
This infographic introduces the key data on hand hygiene and sepsis in healthcare facilities, and shares practical steps to support health workers in the prevention of sepsis.
TAGS: ResearchAdvocacy MaterialsPresentation IntegrationBehavior ChangeHygiene in Health FacilitiesAdvocacy & Policy Global Handwashing Day PlannersGeneral PublicPolicy MakersImplementersAcademicsAdvocatesEducators English 2018
Published: February 21, 2018
This report highlights key accomplishments of the Partnership in 2017.
TAGS: Partnership DocumentsAdvocacy MaterialsBriefing Paper Monitoring & EvaluationAdvocacy & PolicyIntegrationGlobal Handwashing DayBehavior Change EducatorsAdvocatesAcademicsGlobal Handwashing Day PlannersGeneral PublicPolicy MakersImplementers English 2018
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