With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of 'ASHA'; a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization 4. Conducting the delivery of baby Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A1, 2 and 3 onlyCorrect
- B2 and 4 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The National Rural Health Mission NRHM created the Accredited Social Health Activist ASHA as a community health volunteer. The correct answer is A because of the following reasons:
Statement 1 is correct as ASHAs act as bridge between the community and health facilities, facilitating antenatal care visits.
Statement 2 is correct as they are trained to use Nishchay kits for early pregnancy detection to ensure timely care.
Statement 3 is correct because their primary role is health education, including counseling on nutrition, hygiene, and immunization.
Statement 4 is incorrect because ASHAs are not qualified medical professionals. They are trained to promote institutional deliveries but are not authorized to conduct the delivery of a baby themselves. This task is performed by Skilled Birth Attendants, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, or Doctors.
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