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The Science of Habit: Creating Disruptive and Sticky Change in Handwashing Behavior  >

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.

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2015 Regional Handwashing Think Tank, Senegal: Emotional Motivators, Behavioral Settings and the Science of Habit  >

Published: April 19, 2016

This document discussed emotional motivators, behavioral settings and the science of habit formation-three themes explored during the 2015 Regional Handwashing Think  Tank.

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July-September 2015 Research Summary  >

Published: January 26, 2016

This research summary reviews the relevant peer reviewed studies published in the third quarter of 2015.

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January – March 2015 Research Summary  >

Published: August 3, 2015

This research summary reviews the relevant peer reviewed studies published in the first quarter of 2015.

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April – June 2015 Research Summary  >

Published: August 3, 2015

This research summary outlines the themes and findings of relevant handwashing studies between April and June 2015.

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Children as Handwashing Change Agents: A short review of the evidence  >

Published: June 17, 2015

This paper briefly reviews the growing evidence on the role of children in behavior change in family and peer groups.

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Side Session Summary: Scaling Up Hygiene: A PPPHW event at AfricaSan4  >

Published: June 4, 2015

As  a follow-up discussion to our Regional Think Tank at AfricaSan4, we hosted a session examining the challenges of bringing hygiene improvement to scale.

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2015 Africa Regional Handwashing Think Tank  >

Published: June 3, 2015

Our 2015 regional Think Tank event hosted at the AfricaSan4 Conference in Dakar, Senegal, brought together experts to discuss the theme of Three Big Ideas in Handwashing, including emotional motivators, behavior settings, and the science of habit.

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Post-2015 Hygiene Advocacy Policy Brief–French & English  >

Published: May 20, 2015

This French version of our hygiene advocacy one-page page policy document outlines the current status and role of hygiene in the Sustainable Development Goals. We also have a double-sided French and English version available.

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Webinar Summary: Healing Hands: The Next Frontier in International Health and Development  >

Published: May 5, 2015

This webinar explores the multi-partner discussions on infrastructure and behavior change for hygiene in healthcare facilities.

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