Behavior Change Perspectives and Communication Guidelines on Six Child Survival Interventions

This document is meant for those who want to incorporate behavior change strategies in their child survival programs, as well as those who already plan and carry out such activities. It focuses on the key practices associated with child health and what we have learned about these in the context of programs in developing countries. It examines the relative importance and various challenges of these practices, with the overall aim of providing insight into how programs can select priorities and plan effective strategies. Chapters are included on six major interventions: Newborn/neonatal health, Childhood Immunization, Control of Acute Respiratory Infections, Control of Diarrheal Disease, Malaria Prevention and Treatment, and Nutrition. Each chapter is followed by a short summary of Audiences and Actions, Key Issues, and How Behavior Change Approaches Can Contribute.

Limited copies of this document are available in hard copy to those in developing countries. Please contact ghcm@aed.org.

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Behavior Change Perspectives (Cover) (1 mb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Front Matter and Executive Summary) (699 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Chap. 1 - Introduction) (249 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Chap. 2 - Newborn Health) (251 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Chap. 3 - Childhood Immunization) (191 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Chap. 4 - Diarrheal Diseases) (212 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Chap. 5 - Malaria) (218 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Chap. 6 - Acute Respiratory Infections) (216 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Chap. 7 - Nutrition) (233 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Six Intervention Summaries) (175 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Resources and References) (212 kb)

Behavior Change Perspectives (Full Text) (4 mb)

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