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Ideation

… Ideation refers to how new ways of thinking (or new behaviors) are diffused through a community by means of communication and social interaction among individuals and groups. Behavior is influenced by multiple social and psychological factors, as well as skills and environmental conditions that facilitate behavior. SBCC can affect all of these factors. Ideation …

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Social Learning Theory

Social (or Observational) Learning Theory stipulates that people can learn new behaviors by observing others. Earlier learning theories emphasized how people behave in response to environmental stimuli, such as physical rewards or punishment. In contrast, social learning emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between social characteristics of the environment, how they are perceived by individuals, and how motivated and able a person is to reprodu…

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The Extended Parallel Processing Model

The Extended Parallel Processing Model (also widely known as Threat Management or Fear Management) describes how rational considerations (efficacy beliefs) and emotional reactions (fear of a health threat) combine to determine behavioral decisions. The degree to which a person feels threatened by a health issue determines his or her motivation to act, while one’s confidence to effectively reduce or prevent the threat determines the action itself….

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Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy Evidence Review and DHS Secondary Analysis

This report provides an evidence review and DHS secondary analysis on women of advanced maternal age and high parity pregnancies. Engaging Families for Healthy Pregnancies: Family Planning for Women of Advanced Maternal Age and High Parity: Global Evidence on Health Outcomes and Secondary Analysis of DHS Data Promouvoir la participation des familles pour des grossesses saines – Planification familiale centrée sur les femmes d’âge maternel avancé …

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Blended Learning for Social and Behavior Change Communication Fact Sheet

Blended learning, or the use of a variety of media and learning environments to achieve mastery and application of knowledge and skills, is increasingly being used to build capacity in middle- and low-income countries. However, few studies have examined the use of blended learning to build the capacity of social and behavior change communication (SBCC) professionals. The aim of this literature review is to determine promising practices for utiliz…

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Health Communication Impact on Condom Use

… Condom use can be promoted through various ways within a health communication context, including mass media, entertainment-education, interpersonal communication and school-based interventions. This brief highlights key studies demonstrating the impact of health communication on condom use in low- and middle-income countries. Health Communication Impact on Condom Use …