Under the RMNCH+A programme, which community health worker is the FIRST point of contact for a pregnant woman at the village level and is trained to conduct home deliveries if needed?
- A ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) ✓
- B ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)
- C Lady Health Visitor
- D Anganwadi Worker
Correct answer: A. ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)
Explanation
Under RMNCH+A, the ASHA is the frontline community health worker at village level who registers pregnancies, ensures ANC attendance, facilitates institutional delivery under Janani Suraksha Yojana, and can conduct home deliveries using clean delivery kits in emergencies. The ANM is based at sub-centre level and the Anganwadi worker focuses primarily on nutrition under ICDS.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
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