Resources
The Science of Habit: Creating Disruptive and Sticky Change in Handwashing Behavior
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.
Hand Hygiene – Vital to Quality Care Infographic
This infographic introduces key data on hand hygiene in healthcare facilities, and shares practical steps to ensure hand hygiene is prioritized in healthcare settings.
Hand Hygiene in Health Care Advocacy Pack
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 […]
Hand Hygiene in Health Care Data Sheet
This resource lists some of the key data related to the impact of hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
Hand Hygiene – Vital to Quality Care Advocacy Brief
This advocacy brief explains why hand hygiene is vital in healthcare settings.
Hand Hygiene in Health Care Social Media Toolkit
This social media toolkit has sample messages and graphics to help advocates spread the word on the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
Hand Hygiene in Health Care Laser Talks
This resource provides examples and a template for effective pitches that can be used to convince someone to take action and improve hand hygiene.
WASH in Emergencies Problem Exploration Report: Handwashing
This report from the Humanitarian Innovation Fund explores the challenges and limitations of handwashing in emergency settings, and outlines focus areas for future research.
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