BCM: Methods to Change Social Support and Social Networks

Question 1

Training network members to
provide support and members of the
target group to mobilize and
maintain their networks.
Available network.

Answer 1

Enhancing network linkages

Question 2

Linking members to new networks
by mentor programs, buddy
systems, and self-help groups.
Willingness of networks to reach
out; availability of networks that can
provide appropriate support and
linkage agents

Answer 2

Developing new social network linkages

Question 3

Mobilizing members of the target
population to serve as boundary
spanners, credible sources of
information, and role models.
Natural helpers in community with
opinion leader status and availability
to volunteer for training.

Answer 3

Use of lay health workers; peer education