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Malaria Social and Behaviour Change Program Guidance in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

To complement the recent guidance from WHO GMP, the RBM Partnership to End Malaria (RBM) Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Working Group has developed interim guidance for malaria SBC in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is recognized that during this unprecedented time, malaria remains an issue in malaria affected countries and in the current context, community members and health workers may face additional challenges that significantly impact the health system. To this end, approaches and systems should be supported to deliver malaria services among communities, households, and individuals.

Source: Malaria Social and Behaviour Change Program Guidance in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

Behavioral Design for COVID-19 Response

May 5, 2020/in Technical Briefs Ideas42 Global English COVID-19 Response Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

This brief offers examples which demonstrate the emerging need for expertise in designing government services for chronic scarcity as society adapts to a new way of life in light of COVID-19.

Government agencies serving their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic have a number of tools at their disposal: public funding, talented and committed staff, connections to goods and services from local organizations, and valuable know-how. This brief offers three recommendations to deal with the situation.

Source: Behavioral Design for COVID-19 Response

The Behavioral Side of COVID-19

May 5, 2020/in Clinical/Technical Guidance Ideas42 Global English Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

We know that our contribution to weathering this crisis (along with staying home and washing our hands) is in using behavioral science to create innovation. We will continue to look to health experts and public officials for further guidelines–and amplify their message–as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt to a rapidly-evolving world.

The decisions and actions people take around the world over the coming weeks and months truly have the power to change lives, and that’s where evidence-based behavioral design comes in.

Source: The Behavioral Side of COVID-19

Interim Guidance: Public Health Communicators Get Your Community Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019

May 4, 2020/in Strategies US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global English Risk Communication and Messaging Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn Sugg

This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available.

Source: Interim Guidance: Public Health Communicators Get Your Community Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019

FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control

May 1, 2020/in Web Resources Federal Emergency Management Agency United States English, Español Rumors and Misinformation General Public, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn Sugg

This page is aimed at helping the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Source (English): FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control

Source (Español): Control de rumores del coronavirus

Coronavirus in Sub-Saharan Africa How Africans in 12 Nations are Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak

April 30, 2020/in Reports and Studies GeoPoll Africa English, Français COVID-19 Response Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia Irakoze

GeoPoll conducted a remote study in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa on the effects coronavirus is already having on people throughout the region. The impact of the virus will have broad-reaching implications across all sectors, and while we could not cover every relevant topic in this study, we sought to use our experience conducting research for both international development groups and the consumer sector to include a wide range of topics.

Areas that are covered in this study include:

Biggest concerns and perceptions of risk surrounding coronavirus
Preventative measures such as social distancing and handwashing practices
Changes in food market operability and food security
Changes in consumer habits, including purchasing of food and nonessential items
Levels of trust in governments and the commercial sector
Information sources on COVID-19 and changes in media consumption

Source: Coronavirus in Sub-Saharan Africa How Africans in 12 Nations are Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak

Global Rapid Gender Analysis for COVID-19

April 30, 2020/in Reports and Studies Care, International Rescue Committee Global English Gender Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn Sugg

This report is for humanitarians working in fragile contexts that are likely to be affected by the COVID-19 crisis. It is organised around broad themes and areas of focus of particular importance to those whose programming advances gender equality and reduces gender inequalities.

The report seeks to deepen the current gender analysis available by encompassing learning from global gender data available for the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Source: Global Rapid Gender Analysis for COVID-19

Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media

April 30, 2020/in Reports and Studies Elsevier, Social Science and Medicine Global English Rumors and Misinformation Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia Irakoze

In order to uncover the current evidence and better understand the mechanism of misinformation spread, the authors report a systematic review of the nature and potential drivers of health-related misinformation.

A total of 57 articles were included for full-text analysis. Overall, they observed an increasing trend in published articles on health-related misinformation and the role of social media in its propagation. The most extensively studied topics involving misinformation relate to vaccination,Ebola and Zika Virus, although others, such as nutrition, cancer, fluoridation of water and smoking also featured. Studies adopted theoretical frameworks from psychology and network science, while co-citation analysis revealed potential for greater collaboration across fields.

Source: Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media

Tips for Engaging Communities during COVID-19 in Low-Resource Settings, Remotely and In-Person

April 30, 2020/in Technical Briefs Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, World Health Organization Global English Risk Communication and Messaging, Social/Physical Distancing Policy Makers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia Irakoze

This brief provides key considerations for engaging communities on COVID-19 and tips for how to engage where there are movement restrictions and physical distancing measures in place, particularly in low-resource settings.

It is designed for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), UN agencies, government agencies, and other humanitarian and implementing actors working on health promotion, risk communication, and community engagement for COVID-19.

Source: Tips for Engaging Communities during COVID-19 in Low-Resource Settings, Remotely and In-Person

Six Steps for Men to Prevent Domestic Violence

April 30, 2020/in SBC Materials Global English Gender, Gender-based Violence, Vulnerable Populations Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn Sugg

During this time of social distancing and isolation, there is an increased risk of domestic violence. Women and children are most vulnerable. To change, men have to want to stop being hurtful towards others.

This poster lists six steps that one may consider when feeling aggressive.

Source: Six Steps for Men To Prevent Domestic Violence

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