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 PublicAcademicsAdvocates 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 ImplementersAcademicsEducators English 2015
Published: March 18, 2019
Selyvn Rafael Mérida Reyes is in charge of maintenance at the Hospital de Barillas in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, where he has worked for the last six years. He graduated from the Colegio Mixto Asturias in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, where he focused on community development. His work at […]
TAGS: Case Study Hygiene in Health FacilitiesRx Hand Hygiene English 2019
Published: March 18, 2019
Selvyn Rafael Mérida Reyes está a cargo de mantenimiento en el Hospital de Barillas en Huehuetenango, Guatemala, donde ha trabajado por seis años. Se graduó en el Colegio Mixto Asturias en Huehuetenango, Guatemala, donde se enfocó en Perito en Técnicas de Desarrollo Comunitario. Al principio, […]
TAGS: Case Study Hygiene in Health FacilitiesRx Hand Hygiene English 2019
Published: March 12, 2019
This infographic introduces key data on hand hygiene in healthcare facilities, and shares practical steps to ensure hand hygiene is prioritized in healthcare settings.
TAGS: Advocacy Materials Advocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health Facilities Advocates English 2019
Published: March 12, 2019
This advocacy pack can be used to support you in planning and conducting activities to accelerate hand hygiene efforts in healthcare settings. It consists of evidence-based materials on the impact, current practice, and strategies for hand hygiene in healthcare facilities, and provides sample messages to […]
TAGS: Advocacy Materials Advocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health Facilities Policy MakersAdvocates English 2019
Published: March 12, 2019
This resource lists some of the key data related to the impact of hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
TAGS: Advocacy Materials Advocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health Facilities General PublicAdvocates English 2019
Published: March 12, 2019
This advocacy brief explains why hand hygiene is vital in healthcare settings.
TAGS: Briefing PaperAdvocacy Materials Advocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health Facilities AdvocatesPolicy Makers English 2019
Published: March 12, 2019
This social media toolkit has sample messages and graphics to help advocates spread the word on the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
TAGS: Advocacy MaterialsTrainings & Toolkits Advocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health Facilities Advocates English 2019
Published: March 12, 2019
This resource provides examples and a template for effective pitches that can be used to convince someone to take action and improve hand hygiene.
TAGS: Advocacy Materials Advocacy & Policy Advocates English 2019
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