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The Impact of Sanitation and Hand-Washing Promotion Campaigns on Child Health in Tanzania

Bertha Briceno
Aidan Coville
Paul Gertler
Sebastian Martinez
Researchers conducted a randomized evaluation to measure the impact of sanitation and hand-washing promotion campaigns, alone and in combination, on household knowledge, behavior, and child health (diarrhea prevalence, stunting, wasting, and anemia). While the program improved hygiene and sanitation...
Two women, a dentist and her patient, look at a dental X-ray on a screen.

The Impact of Free Dental Health Services on Employment in Chile

Francisco Gallego
Cristián Larroulet
Andrea Repetto
Researchers evaluated the impact of access to a package of free dental services on employment levels for urban residents of Santiago, Chile. Results found that participants with access to these services had better dental health, and that self-esteem and short-term employment increased among women...
Woman holding a baby in conversation with a community health worker in Uganda.

Communication Skills Training for Mothers to Improve Child Health in Uganda

Seema Jayachandran
Martina Björkman Nyqvist
Celine Zipfel
In Uganda, researchers conducted a randomized evaluation to test the impact of a communication training program targeting mothers on child health investments. The intervention increased spousal discussion about the family’s health, nutrition, and finances.
Man puts large loaf of bread into outdoor wood fired brick oven

Improving Employability, Earning Potential, and Sexual Behaviors through Vocational Training for Youth in Malawi

Yoonyoung Cho
Davie Kalomba
Mushfiq Mobarak
Victor Orozco
In Malawi, researchers evaluated the impact of a vocational training program on youth's skills, economic outcomes, and well-being. While the training generally improved skills and well-being, it had more positive effects for men compared to women, and had no impact on labor market outcomes in the...
A woman solicits advice from her doctor.

Understanding Male Fertility Preferences in Zambia

Nava Ashraf
Erica Field
Alessandra Voena
Researchers in Zambia evaluated the impact of teaching husbands about the dangers of maternal mortality on their acceptance of family planning methods.
Man at a public toilet entrance in India.

Communal Sanitation Solutions for Urban Slums in Orissa, India

Sharon Barnhardt
Judy Chevalier
Mushfiq Mobarak
Researchers are evaluating the effect of improving communal toilet facilities, and implementing innovative systems for facility maintenance, on the use of community toilets in Orissa, India.
Nurse discusses family planning options with a patient.

Improving the Effectiveness of Vouchers for Free Family Planning after Childbirth in Kenya

Jessica Cohen
Allison Ettenger
Margaret McConnell
Faith Muigai
Claire Watt Rothschild
In partnership with Jacaranda Health, researchers evaluated a family planning program that provided pregnant women with varying combinations of vouchers for free modern contraception and reminders of the importance of family planning. While none of the combinations increased self-reported use of...

MTV Shuga: Changing Social Norms and Behaviors with Entertainment Education in Nigeria

Abhijit Banerjee
Eliana La Ferrara
Victor Orozco
Can television shows change how people think and act? In Nigeria, researchers evaluated the impact of MTV Shuga, a drama featuring educational storylines about HIV/AIDS on viewers’ sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The study shows that exposure to MTV Shuga improved viewers’ knowledge and...