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Breakthrough ACTION Liberia Annual Survey Findings
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Annual Survey Findings

The Breakthrough ACTION Liberia annual survey collects data on SBC practices carried out by community members, specifically on knowledge and exposure to Breakthrough ACTION Liberia’s program interventions for thematic areas that are not captured in the DHIS2. The survey is conducted annually, preferably at the end of each project implementation year, to provide estimates on behavioral outcomes and an indication of progress towards expected results. In addition, the findings from the annual SBC survey informs program decisions and the need for scale-up of activities for specific areas of focus for implementation.

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: December 11, 2024

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HIPs Implementation Tools Project

Launched in 2022, the HIPs Implementation Tools project aims to compile crucial resources for FP/RH practitioners, that provide guidance on effectively implementing and expanding the Family Planning High Impact Practices (HIPs). Responding to the growing need for resources that not only explain the effectiveness of the family planning HIPs, but that also offer practical guidance on implementing and scaling up these practices, the project collaborated in 2023 with FP/RH technical experts and implementers. Together, they published an initial set of resource collections focused on implementing and scaling up 7 selected Service Delivery and Social and Behavior Change HIPs. In October 2024, with additional expert support, the project released a new set of resource collections covering 8 additional family planning HIPs and HIP enhancements. Within each collection, viewers can find accessible knowledge products designed to help FP/RH professionals strengthen the implementation and scale-up of these HIPs in their programming. (Un petit nombre de ressources et d’études de cas sont disponibles en français pour chaque dossier.)

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: November 15, 2024

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Strategic Selection of Malaria Social and Behavior Change Activities Using results from the Malaria Behavior Survey

This guidance includes practical instructions on how to use results from the Malaria Behavior Survey (MBS) to inform data-driven aspects of developing national malaria SBC strategies and the strategic selection of audiences, activities, and other aspects of SBC programs. Because the MBS delves into the factors associated with malaria-related behaviors, its findings equip program planners with evidence for making strategic decisions for SBC strategies and programs and thus help to justify SBC investments by malaria programs.

Last modified: September 23, 2024

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Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Year of Publication: 2024

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Managing Rumors During the COVID-19 Pandemic : Five Lessons and Actions from Health Journalists in Guinea 

This technical brief explores the lessons learned by journalists in Guinea on managing rumors during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the front lines against misinformation, they received crisis communication and rumor management training through several initiatives supported by Breakthrough ACTION. After four years of collaboration, a final workshop was held to review best practices and challenges faced. This document synthesizes these insights, offering actionable recommendations to strengthen efforts against misinformation during health crises.

This technical brief is available in French and English

Gestion des rumeurs pendant la pandémie de COVID-19: Cinq leçons et actions des journalistes de santé en Guinée

Ce brief technique explore les enseignements tirés par les journalistes en Guinée pour gérer les rumeurs pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. En première ligne face à la désinformation, ils ont été formés à la communication de crise et à la gestion des rumeurs dans le cadre de plusieurs initiatives soutenues par Breakthrough ACTION. Après quatre années de collaboration, un atelier final a permis de faire le point sur les bonnes pratiques et les défis rencontrés. Ce document synthétise ces retours d’expérience, offrant des pistes d’action pour renforcer la lutte contre la désinformation en période de crise sanitaire.

Ce brief technique est disponible en Français et en Anglais

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: September 9, 2024

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Digital Mental Health Landscaping in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

The aim of this project was to map the landscape of who is doing what and where in digital mental health, and to provide recommendations that may assist in targeting communication efforts and funding calls. To address this, the project consisted of three studies:

  1. Social Media Review
  2. Systematic Literature Review
  3. Focused Consultation with experts.

This report presents the comprehensive results of digital mental health interventions across academic and commercial landscapes in LMICs. The findings highlight the diverse range of interventions, technologies, and mental health conditions addressed, as well as the geographical distribution and stakeholder involvement in the development and testing of these interventions.

Source: University College London

Date of Publication: August 26, 2024

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Behavioral Assessment Report: Understanding Barriers and Facilitators of Service Providers’ Adherence to Malaria Case Management Protocols in Liberia

Breakthrough ACTION is a global project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to lead social and behavior change (SBC) programs around the world. The project ignites collective action and encourages people to adopt healthier behaviors. This work harnesses the demonstrated power of communication and integrates innovative approaches from marketing science, behavioral economics, and human-centered design.

In Liberia, Breakthrough ACTION supports the increased adoption of health behaviors among individuals, families, and communities. The Breakthrough ACTION Liberia project uses an integrated health approach to promote a full suite of healthy behaviors across the areas of malaria; reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH); family planning (FP); nutrition; zoonotic diseases; and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)—all areas that have been identified as priority areas by the Liberian Ministry of Health and USAID.

Working closely with the Government of Liberia and partners, Breakthrough ACTION conducted an assessment of 27 service providers in 12 health facilities in three districts in Liberia to better understand service providers’ barriers and facilitators related to following the Government of Liberia’s malaria case management protocols. This report presents insights from an assessment using a behavioral economics approach on the range of environmental factors influencing providers’ adherence to case management protocols, and a range of possible behavioral solutions that, together, can create a more enabling environment for protocol adherence and improved delivery of quality care. The research elicited five key behavioral insights and recommendations that can be used to improve adherence to case management protocols.

Last modified: August 20, 2024

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Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Year of Publication: 2024

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    Nigeria mpox materials

    Breakthrough ACTION, in close collaboration with the Government of Nigeria and other partners, developed mpox (previously monkeypox) social and behavior change (SBC) materials to be used for risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) activities. The materials are highly visual and provide viewers with key information about mpox, as well as tips to prevent contracting and/or spreading the disease.

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    Last modified: August 19, 2024

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    Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

    Year of Publication: 2024

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    Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria Risk Communication and Community Engagement Tools and Resources

    Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria’s risk communication and community engagement interventions support the Government of Nigeria in preventing, detecting, and responding to public health emergencies. The project produced and implemented a coordinated package of social and behavior change interventions tailored to address specific public health emergencies and infectious diseases as part of these efforts.

    • To achieve this, Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria:
    • implemented a coordinated package of SBC interventions including mass media campaigns and community-level activities tailored to address specific public health emergencies including infectious diseases like Lassa fever, Mpox, and COVID-19.
    • strengthened the capacity of government, partners, healthcare providers, community leaders, and other community actors to effectively communicate health messages and facilitate behavior change during public health emergencies.

    We’re sharing the resources we developed to implement the project’s interventions.

    Source: Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs

    Date of Publication: August 13, 2024

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    Social and Behavior Change to Increase Tuberculosis Care-Seeking in Nigeria: Tools and Resources
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    Social and Behavior Change to Increase Tuberculosis Care-Seeking in Nigeria: Tools and Resources

    In 2021, Nigeria accounted for 4.4% of the world’s tuberculosis (TB) cases, ranking sixth among nations with the highest case rate. About 500,000 Nigerians are infected with TB annually. Testing and treatment for TB are free at government health facilities in Nigeria. Despite this, Nigeria struggles to identify TB cases; in 2018, the country’s National TB, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) was only able to track 24% of cases. Several factors have kept Nigerians from seeking care for cough and fever and getting tested for TB. People presumed to have TB often delay seeking care until the advanced stages of the disease, and those who do seek care tend to do so at patent and proprietary medicine vendors (PPMVs) and community pharmacies rather than health facilities.

    Through a strategic package of SBC interventions, Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria has contributed to the NTBLCP’s goal of increasing the number of TB cases and is currently supporting 8 states in the country. Breakthrough ACTION has developed and implemented social and behavior change interventions to increase the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases identified in Nigeria. These resources can be adapted and used by professionals interested in using SBC approaches to address TB or practitioners implementing TB programs.

    Source: Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs

    Date of Publication: August 13, 2024

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