Table II.
Profiled CHAs’ previous roles as natural helpers (n = 19)
Previous community projects | Who comes to you for advice? | Where do you give advice? | With what are you asked for help? | How do you give help? |
Neighborhood cleanup | Friends | Over the phone | Health | Give information |
Crime prevention | Family | In my home | Family problems | Listen |
Elder care | Neighbors | At work | Using health services | Give direct help |
Reducing teen pregnancy | Church members | At someone else’s home | Using welfare services | Refer to services |
Reducing high school dropout Unemployment Walkathon Fund-raisers Blood pressure screening Youth enrichment program Blood drive Cancer prevention Red Cross volunteer | Coworkers Acquaintances | At meetings | Transportation Recreation | Recommend medicines Recommend remedies Call someone |