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Theory of Planned Behavior

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… This research brief describes the Theory of Planned Behavior and when it should be used in designing social and behavior change communication programs. It also features a case study of the theory in action, as well as what implementers need to know about the Theory of Planned Behavior. Theory of Planned Behavior …

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Influencing the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Urban Youth through Social and Behavior Change Communication

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Increasingly, the world’s youth are growing up in, or moving to, urban environments. Cities and urban settings present youth with unique challenges and opportunities to pursuing a healthy and fulfilling life. While urban areas often have more infrastructure, schools, jobs and services than do rural environments, not all youth have access to these assets. Consequently, health behaviors and outcomes are affected. In 2013, HC3 conducted a literature…

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Urban Youth Literature Review: Executive Summary

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Influencing the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Urban Youth through Social and Behavior Change Communication A Literature Review: Executive Summary This document summarizes findings from Influencing the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Urban Youth through Social and Behavior Change Communication, a literature review and program scan of peer-reviewed and grey literature on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescents and youth in urban a…

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Spotlight on the Female Condom

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This fact sheet is part of a series on Demand Generation for 13 Life-Saving Commodities: A Synthesis of the Evidence. The female condom (FC) is the only women-initiated, dual-protection commodity that protects women from both STIs—including HIV—and unintended pregnancy. However, the FC remains an underutilized commodity in family planning and HIV prevention, and as such, has been identified by the UN Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Wome…

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Spotlight on Contraceptive Implants

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This fact sheet is part of a series on Demand Generation for 13 Life-Saving Commodities: A Synthesis of the Evidence. Contraceptive implants are safe, highly effective and long-acting progestin-only contraceptives that require little attention after insertion and prevent pregnancy for an extended period. However, contraceptive implants remain an underutilized commodity in family planning, and as such have been identified by the UN Commission on L…

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Health Communication Impact on Condom Use

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… 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 …

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Spotlight on ORS/Zinc and Amoxicillin for Diarrhea and Pneumonia

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This fact sheet is part of a series on Demand Generation for 13 Life-Saving Commodities: A Synthesis of the Evidence. World Health Organization recommended treatments for diarrhea and pneumonia—Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), zinc and amoxicillin— are highly effective and affordable. However, they remain underutilized and as such, have been identified by the UN Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women’s and Children’s Health as three of 13 c…