Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 26

With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of 'ASHA', a trained community health worker?<br/>1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup.<br/>2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy.<br/>3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization.<br/>4. Conducting the delivery of baby.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup — ASHA facilitates access to maternal health services and escorts women to health facilities when needed. Correct.

2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy — ASHA is trained to use simple diagnostic tools like pregnancy test kits for early identification and referral. Correct.

3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization — Health education on nutrition, sanitation, breastfeeding, and immunization is a core ASHA function. Correct.

4. Conducting the delivery of baby — ASHA is not meant to conduct deliveries; this is the role of trained birth attendants/ANMs/staff nurses. Incorrect.

Hence, 1, 2 and 3 only are correct.

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