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With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA”, trained community health workers

2012

With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA”, trained community health workers?
1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care check-up
2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection pregnancy
3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization
4. Conducting the delivery of baby.

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

ASHA workers are involved in accompanying women for antenatal care, using pregnancy test kits, and providing information on nutrition and immunization. They do not conduct deliveries.