Published: April 15, 2022
The 2021 hand hygiene research summary outlines key themes and findings from hygiene-related research papers published in 2021. Sections include health and non-health impacts of hand hygiene, hand hygiene access and supplies, determinants and interventions for hand hygiene behavior change in various settings, and the […]
TAGS: Research Handwashing TechnologiesBehavior ChangeHygiene in EmergenciesCoronavirusIntegrationHandwashing PromotionAdvocacy & PolicyHygiene in Health FacilitiesHygiene in the WorkplaceHygiene in Schools ImplementersAcademics
Published: March 15, 2022
This brief explores WaterAid’s at-scale implementation and lessons learned from hygiene response to COVID-19. It includes key COVID-19 and behavior change principles to follow when implementing hygiene programs. The brief is available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
TAGS: Briefing PaperTrainings & ToolkitsPartnership Documents CoronavirusBehavior ChangeIntegrationHandwashing PromotionMonitoring & EvaluationHygiene in Emergencies
Published: April 6, 2020
This technical brief from UNHCR provides suggested activities for COVID-19 response among refugee settings.
TAGS: Briefing PaperTrainings & Toolkits Hygiene in EmergenciesCoronavirus
Published: March 31, 2020
Source: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Background While modelling predictions1 suggest that uncontrolled or even partially mitigated COVID-19 epidemics in high-income countries could lead to substantial excess mortality, the virus’ impact on people living in low-income settings or affected by humanitarian crises could […]
TAGS: Research Hygiene in EmergenciesCoronavirus London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Published: August 23, 2019
In crisis-affected settings, humanitarian organizations are often responsible for providing or repairing handwashing facilities that encourage handwashing among affected populations. This guide provides important factors to consider when designing handwashing facilities to encourage behavior change.
TAGS: Trainings & Toolkits Behavior ChangeHygiene in Emergencies
Published: April 1, 2019
This resource provides a recording and other resources from the Wash’Em Webinar entitled, “Doing Hygiene Programming Better”.
TAGS: Case StudyEvent RecordingTrainings & Toolkits Hygiene in Emergencies ImplementersAcademicsEducatorsAdvocates 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: 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 Hygiene in EmergenciesBehavior Change ImplementersGeneral Public English 2018
Published: May 15, 2018
This video showcases a partnership between Lifebuoy and Oxfam to promote handwashing with soap in emergency settings.
TAGS: Advocacy MaterialsCase StudyMultimediaEvent Recording Behavior ChangeHygiene in Emergencies Global Handwashing Day PlannersEducatorsAdvocatesImplementersGeneral Public English 2018
Published: September 27, 2016
This webinar summary explores innovative WASH and social behavior change strategies which contributed to the halt of the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
TAGS: Event RecordingBriefing PaperPresentation Hygiene in Health FacilitiesBehavior ChangeHygiene in SchoolsHandwashing TechnologiesHygiene in EmergenciesIntegrationMonitoring & Evaluation ImplementersPolicy MakersGeneral Public 2016
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