Ideas Library

The Think | BIG Ideas Library is full of examples of work that has successfully addressed or leveraged one or more critical factors required to enable behavior change. Explore these ideas to help spark thinking on how to address the same critical factors in your own context.

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Structural

Accessibility

Accessibility

The primary actor's opportunity to practice the behavior given external, usually physical constraints

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Service Provider Competencies

The primary actor's perception of the competency of those providing the service Note: This is only applicable if the primary actor uses a service. If the service provider (e.g. a health worker, government employee, business) is the primary actor, their competencies should be considered under "Skills".

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Service Experience

The primary actor's perception of their overall experience with structural aspects such as infrastructure, equipment, and response time when receiving the service

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Social

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Family and Community Support

Proactive or passive help, encouragement or attitudes toward a behavior by family members, peers, colleagues, or others in the community at large

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Two mothers waiting for care

Gender

The specific influence of gender dynamics or relationships on the practice of a behavior

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Norms

The acceptability and standards for practice of a behavior dictated by religious, cultural, or other social networks, including workplace norms

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Internal

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Attitudes and Beliefs

The primary actor's personal judgment, feeling or emotion towards a behavior

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mother and child

Self-Efficacy

The primary actor's personal
confidence in their ability to exert control over successfully practicing a behavior Note: This factor may not be applicable in many cases beyond health.

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Knowledge

The required information the primary actor's has to complete a set of actions or practice a behavior completely and competently

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Skills

The primary actor's ability to perform a set of tasks required to practice the behavior

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