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Leadership in a public housing community. J Health Commun 2004;9(2):119-26

Date

06/19/2004

Pubmed ID

15204823

DOI

10.1080/10810730490425286

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-1942535856 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   11 Citations

Abstract

Community Health Advocate (CHA) programs train community members to assist and advocate for other members of the community regarding health and other community issues. These programs have been successful in improving the health and quality of life of communities. We developed a CHA program in a single public housing development. This program faced unique challenges since the advocates both worked and lived in the same setting. However, confronting and resolving these issues ultimately enhanced the quality of the program.

Author List

Wolff M, Young S, Beck B, Maurana CA, Murphy M, Holifield J, Aitch C

Authors

Cheryl A. Maurana PhD SVP Str Acad Ptnrshp, Dir, Prof in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Staci A. Young PhD Sr Associate Dean, Associate Director, Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Community Health Planning
Community Health Workers
Community Participation
Community-Institutional Relations
Consumer Advocacy
Curriculum
Humans
Interinstitutional Relations
Leadership
Program Development
Public Housing
Quality of Life
Universities
Wisconsin