Table 2.

Types of community health worker-patient interactions (N=311).

Interactions		Value, n (%)
Medical needs
	Reinforcement of general adherence	113 (36.3)
	Making or confirming clinical appointments	22 (7.1)
	Assessment of need of case management services	18 (5.8)
	Assisted patient with insurance or eligibility inquiries	10 (3.2)
	Referral to a health agency	1 (0.3)
	Arranging for access to medications	2 (0.6)
	Other	1 (0.3)
Coaching or teaching
	Psychosocial support	45 (14.5)
	Education on salt, fluid, or other aspects of dietary intake or nutrition	40 (12.9)
	Education on activity	11 (3.5)
	Education on medications	7 (2.3)
	Education on other aspects of general health	4 (1.3)
Social or basic needs
	Transportation for clinical care	14 (4.5)
	Referral to a social service agency	8 (2.6)
	Referral to social work	7 (2.3)
	Assistance with basic needs (eg, housing, food, and electricity)	6 (1.9)
	Financial counseling or eligibility for program assistance	2 (0.6)