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 AcademicsEducatorsImplementers English 2015
Published: March 12, 2019
This advocacy brief explains why hand hygiene is vital in healthcare settings.
TAGS: Advocacy MaterialsBriefing Paper Advocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health Facilities AdvocatesPolicy Makers English 2019
Published: October 23, 2018
This learning page provides background and additional resources from the Global Handwashing Partnership, on the science of habit and its intersection with handwashing.
Published: October 23, 2018
Good handwashing has broad-reaching benefits beyond just the prevention of diarrhea and pneumonia. It can positively impact sanitation, education, nutrition, and more. As such, handwashing can, and should, be integrated into related development projects, policies, and initiatives. Three examples of sector programs where handwashing can […]
TAGS: Briefing Paper Integration English 2017
Published: October 23, 2018
Access to improved WASH can help prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections and allows healthcare staff to offer safe, clear, and desirable treatment and services to patients. Yearly, an estimated 15% of patients develop one or more infections during a hospital stay and that at any given […]
TAGS: Briefing Paper Hygiene in Health Facilities AdvocatesGeneral PublicImplementers 2018
Published: October 23, 2018
In emergency settings, handwashing is critical to preventing the spread of disease and has high potential to reduce the health impact of disasters.
TAGS: Briefing Paper Behavior ChangeHygiene in Emergencies General PublicImplementers English 2018
Published: October 1, 2018
This document provides a review of ten years of Global Handwashing Day celebrations, with recommendations and lessons for planners.
TAGS: Advocacy MaterialsBriefing Paper Advocacy & PolicyGlobal Handwashing Day AdvocatesGlobal Handwashing Day Planners English 2018
Published: August 30, 2018
This fact sheet explains the research behind this year’s Global Handwashing Day theme. Read the fact sheet for a brief explanation of how handwashing connects with food hygiene and nutrition, and why clean hands are a recipe for health!
TAGS: Briefing Paper Global Handwashing DayIntegration Global Handwashing Day Planners English 2018
Published: April 2, 2018
This report highlights resources, results and success stories of the 2017 Global Handwashing Day celebrations.
TAGS: Advocacy MaterialsBriefing PaperPartnership Documents Advocacy & PolicyGlobal Handwashing Day AdvocatesEducatorsGeneral PublicGlobal Handwashing Day PlannersImplementers English 2017
Published: February 21, 2018
This report highlights key accomplishments of the Partnership in 2017.
TAGS: Advocacy MaterialsBriefing PaperPartnership Documents Advocacy & PolicyBehavior ChangeGlobal Handwashing DayIntegrationMonitoring & Evaluation AcademicsAdvocatesEducatorsGeneral PublicGlobal Handwashing Day PlannersImplementersPolicy Makers English 2018
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