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 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 ImplementersPolicy MakersAcademicsAdvocates English 2016
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: Trainings & ToolkitsResearch Behavior ChangeHygiene in Health Facilities ImplementersAcademicsAdvocates 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 ImplementersPolicy MakersAcademicsEducatorsAdvocates 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: PresentationAdvocacy MaterialsResearch Behavior ChangeIntegrationAdvocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health Facilities ImplementersPolicy MakersGeneral PublicGlobal Handwashing Day PlannersAcademicsEducatorsAdvocates English 2018
Published: November 6, 2017
This brief answers some frequently asked questions about nudges as a behavior change tool, and highlights interventions where nudges have been used to increase handwashing.
TAGS: Case StudyBriefing PaperResearch Behavior ChangeIntegration ImplementersPolicy MakersGeneral PublicGlobal Handwashing Day PlannersEducatorsAdvocates English 2017
Published: October 12, 2017
This resource, a microsite, shares tools, perspectives as well as the USAID Maternal & Child Survival program expertise in the integration of WASH in quality of care improvement.
TAGS: Trainings & ToolkitsMultimediaResearch Behavior ChangeIntegrationHygiene in Health FacilitiesMaternal Newborn & Child Health ImplementersGeneral PublicEducatorsAdvocates English 2017
Published: September 14, 2017
This advocacy brief explains why handwashing with soap is critical to sustainable development, and how this key behavior contributes to many of the Sustainable Development Goals.
TAGS: Briefing PaperAdvocacy MaterialsPartnership DocumentsResearch IntegrationAdvocacy & Policy ImplementersPolicy MakersAcademics English 2017
Published: August 23, 2017
This fact sheet highlights the evidence on healthcare-related risks of poor hygiene and the critical components in the improvement of quality of care and reduction of negative outcomes of poor hand hygiene compliance in healthcare facilities.
TAGS: Briefing PaperResearch Behavior ChangeIntegrationHygiene in Health FacilitiesMaternal Newborn & Child Health ImplementersPolicy Makers English 2017
Published: March 28, 2017
In this summary, we outline key themes and findings from 59 handwashing-related research papers published in 2016.
TAGS: Briefing PaperResearch Behavior ChangeHygiene in Health FacilitiesHygiene in SchoolsHandwashing Technologies ImplementersAcademics English 2017
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