Exploring the published literature, case studies, and evidence supporting Barrier Analysis
Peer-reviewed articles and publications documenting the effectiveness of Barrier Analysis
A comprehensive critical review of the Barrier Analysis methodology, its theoretical foundations, the evidence generated from its application worldwide, and its strengths and limitations. Intended for public health professionals, program designers, and researchers considering or currently using BA in their work. Draws on peer-reviewed publications, organizational reports, training materials, and the grey literature.
Read Literature Review →Used BA alongside mixed methods to compare barriers and facilitators to physical activity among underrepresented minority populations in the United States, with implications for culturally tailored health promotion interventions.
View Publication →Applied BA to identify behavioral determinants of COVID-19 vaccination uptake among teachers in Uganda, a key population for school-based transmission prevention, using a cross-sectional study design.
View Publication →Applied BA to identify behavioral determinants of handwashing at critical times among mothers and caregivers in Zimbabwe, with implications for designing more effective WASH behavior change interventions.
View Publication →Applied BA to identify key determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Oman, revealing perceived self-efficacy and social norms as significant factors and informing targeted lactation support strategies.
View Publication →Identified barriers to postnatal care utilization within the critical 48-hour window after birth among women in conflict-affected northwest Syria, informing health system strengthening in humanitarian settings.
View Publication →Applied BA to understand behavioral determinants of contraceptive use among unmarried young women in Kenya, identifying social norms and access as key factors to address in adolescent reproductive health programming.
View Publication →Used BA to identify barriers and enablers of diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment behaviors among women in Bangladesh, providing evidence to improve uptake of eye health services.
View Publication →Used BA to examine determinants of positive food procurement practices in COVID-19-affected communities in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe, informing nutrition-sensitive programming during public health emergencies.
View Publication →Conducted BA to identify enablers and barriers to COVID-19 vaccine uptake in a marginalized urban community in Lagos, Nigeria, informing equity-focused vaccine engagement strategies.
View Publication →Investigated behavioral determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance at a rural US university using BA, identifying self-efficacy, social norms, and perceived risk as key factors influencing uptake decisions.
View Publication →Conducted BA studies across six LMIC countries to identify behavioral determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in rural communities, providing cross-country evidence to inform targeted communication strategies.
View Publication →Describes how investment in BA-informed formative assessment positively shaped complementary feeding behavior change programming in the State of Palestine, illustrating the value of evidence-based program design.
View Publication →Applied BA to understand barriers to adequate fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income urban residents in two cities across two continents, contributing to the evidence base for diet diversification programming.
View Publication →Explored behavioral determinants of handwashing with soap after defecation in an urban Bangladeshi setting using BA, identifying key enablers and barriers to inform context-specific WASH behavior change interventions.
View Publication →Identified behavioral determinants of handwashing among internally displaced women in Iraq using BA, providing evidence for WASH programming in humanitarian settings where standard approaches may be inadequate.
View Publication →Applied BA to identify barriers to dietary salt reduction among hypertensive patients, demonstrating the methodology's value in non-communicable disease prevention and chronic condition self-management.
View Publication →Conducted BA in two districts of Zimbabwe to identify barriers and facilitators of exclusive breastfeeding, providing findings to inform community-based behavior change communication and social support interventions.
View Publication →Applied BA to study infant and young child feeding and maternal nutrition behaviors among internally displaced persons in northern and southern Syria, demonstrating the feasibility of BA in active conflict settings.
View Publication →Examined demand-side behavioral determinants of timely oral polio vaccine uptake in social mobilization network areas of the CORE Group polio project in India, informing immunization communication strategies.
View Publication →Applied BA to identify barriers to aspirin adherence among pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia, demonstrating the methodology's utility in improving medication compliance in high-risk obstetric populations.
View Publication →Demonstrated BA as a tool for informing agricultural extension activity planning in Guatemala, identifying behavioral determinants of technology adoption among smallholder farmers to improve extension program design.
View Publication →Identified behavioral barriers to latrine use for defecation among mothers of young children in India, providing evidence to inform open defecation elimination programs and WASH behavior change communication.
View Publication →Applied BA within a quality improvement framework to identify and address health disparities in recurrent preterm birth management, demonstrating its value in clinical settings beyond its traditional community health applications.
View Publication →Used BA to improve uptake of cervical cancer screening in rural Senegal, identifying key behavioral determinants and informing targeted interventions to increase program coverage among women in underserved areas.
View Publication →Applied BA to understand barriers to transitioning from the Lactational Amenorrhea Method to other modern family planning methods in rural Bangladesh, with implications for behavior change communication program design.
View Publication →Identified behavioral determinants affecting iron-rich food consumption among adolescent girls in Nepal using BA, contributing evidence to address micronutrient deficiency through targeted behavior change communication.
View Publication →Demonstrated the application of BA to improve Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), identifying behavioral determinants of safe practices in mine-affected communities and providing a framework for evidence-based risk education programming.
View Publication →Conducted BA to identify behavioral determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in two provinces of Burundi, providing evidence to inform community-based lactation support and behavior change programming.
View Publication →Applied the DBC framework and BA to identify barriers to and enablers of animal source food feeding to young children in the Bandarban Hill District of Bangladesh, with implications for nutrition-sensitive agriculture programming.
View Publication →Applied BA framework to identify facilitators and barriers to breastfeeding among Black mothers in the United States, addressing health equity gaps and informing culturally responsive lactation support programs.
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