With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community health worker?
- Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup
- Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy
- Providing information on nutrition and immunization
- Conducting the delivery of the baby
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: ASHA workers accompany pregnant women to health facilities for antenatal care checkups, acting as a link between the community and healthcare services.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: ASHA workers are trained to use pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy as part of their basic health screening responsibilities.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Providing information on nutrition and immunization is a core responsibility of ASHA workers under NRHM to educate families about maternal and child health.
❌ Statement 4 – Incorrect: Conducting deliveries is outside the scope of ASHA workers' duties; this is performed by skilled birth attendants, ANMs, or doctors at health facilities.
Question 34 of 36 Central Schemes
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