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 the baby Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Prelims 2012

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

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Explanation

ASHA workers (Accredited Social Health Activists) play a vital role in the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) by acting as a bridge between the community and healthcare services.

Correct options

Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkups ASHA workers provide support and encouragement to pregnant women, ensuring they attend essential checkups and access healthcare services.
Providing information on nutrition and immunization Educating families about proper nutrition and the importance of immunization for children is a key responsibility of ASHA workers.
Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy While not always the case, some ASHA workers might be trained and equipped to use pregnancy test kits for basic health screening.

Incorrect option Conducting the delivery of the baby Delivering babies is a task typically performed by skilled medical professionals like doctors or midwives at healthcare facilities. While ASHA workers might play a supportive role during pregnancy, childbirth is not within their scope of practice.

Therefore, the correct answer is a combination of 1, 2, and 3.

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