The Leveraging SBC to Strengthen Health Systems webinar is the third in a five-part Breakthrough ACTION learning series designed to showcase the transformative power of social and behavior change (SBC) initiatives across the globe. During this webinar, presenters shared three groundbreaking SBC solutions that demonstrate a more nuanced understanding of the causes of underlying service gaps. Read on to learn how SBC can improve the performance of health systems and the quality of care.
Provider Behavior Ecosystem Map
The Provider Behavior Ecosystem Map developed by Breakthrough ACTION reveals how various factors shape healthcare providers' behaviors within a complex system, offering insights for identifying barriers across this ecosystem. The tool empowers SBC and service delivery professionals to design multi-level interventions that better support providers and improve responsiveness to client and community needs.
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Compassion as an Essential Element of Care in Tanzania
The Compassionate Care intervention developed by Breakthrough ACTION in Tanzania fosters empathy in health care facilities during the extended postnatal period. The intervention includes Compassionate Leadership Training, self-care practices, client feedback, and the Compassion Champion of the Month. Integrating this approach into routine care enhances maternal, newborn, and child health services.
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Examining Malaria Service Delivery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Malaria Service Delivery Assessment Tool identifies and addresses challenges in malaria prevention and treatment by evaluating key areas like provider knowledge and systemic barriers. This tool guides program implementers in analyzing service bottlenecks and designing targeted interventions to enhance malaria care, as shown in an example from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Explore More Innovations
Explore more examples of Breakthrough ACTION's work to advance the field of SBC by institutionalizing and localizing innovations.
- Using SBC to Foster Trust in Sexual and Reproductive Health: Evidence Synthesis and Recommendations
- Six Recommendations for Provider Behavior Change in Family Planning
- Tested Solutions for Supporting Facility-Based Delivery
- West Africa Breakthrough ACTION Provider Behavior Change for Improved Family Planning Service Delivery
- Nutrition Job Aid for Community Health Workers
- Applying Human-Centered Design to Improve Nutrition Programming [ en français ]
- Interpersonal Communication and Counseling: Improving Dialogue About COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Sensitive Topics [ en français ]
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Join Breakthrough ACTION for a transformative five-part webinar series, From Insight to Impact: Leveraging SBC for Sustainable Change. This series is designed to celebrate the power of social and behavior change as a catalyst for global impact. Presenters will share insights, successes, and lessons learned from Breakthrough ACTION, which has fostered locally-led, sustainable change across communities worldwide.
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