GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorWelfare Schemes of Government in Health2012

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 con nutrition and immunization 4. Conducting the delivery of baby Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A

1, 2 and 3. only

B

2 and 4 only

C

1 and 3 only:

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks about the job roles of an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). ASHA is a trained female community health worker. 2. Statement 1 is correct. ASHAs act as a bridge between the community and the public health system. One of their key jobs is facilitating access to healthcare services, which includes accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkups (ANC), institutional deliveries, and postnatal care. 3. Statement 2 is correct. ASHAs are equipped with basic tools, including pregnancy test kits, to enable early detection of pregnancy, which allows for timely registration for ANC. 4. Statement 3 is correct. Health promotion and counseling are crucial roles of ASHA. This includes providing information to the community, especially pregnant women and mothers, on topics like nutrition, breastfeeding, family planning, and immunization schedules. 5. Statement 4 is incorrect. ASHAs are trained to promote institutional deliveries and provide basic support, but they are not trained or authorized to conduct the delivery of the baby themselves. That role is for skilled birth attendants like Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) or doctors.

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