Which of the following is NOT included in the 6 priority areas of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)?

Bihar CHO - 2021

Community Health Nursing

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Appeared in: Bihar CHO - 2021

Explanation

The Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) is a government health program targeting adolescents (10-19 years).
It is built upon six key strategic priority areas: Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Mental Health, Injuries and Violence, Substance Misuse, and Non-Communicable Diseases.
Creating awareness about infectious diseases is not one of the six core pillars of RKSK.
Infectious diseases are covered under other specific national health programs, allowing RKSK to focus on the unique health and developmental needs of adolescents.

Option A: This is incorrect because improving nutrition is a core priority of RKSK.
Option B: This is incorrect because enabling sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental pillar of RKSK.
Option D: This is incorrect because preventing injuries and violence is one of the six strategic priorities of RKSK.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Priority areas of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Community Health Nurses play a vital role in implementing RKSK by conducting health education sessions in schools, providing counseling at Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs), and facilitating the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) program.
Understanding the six pillars of RKSK helps nurses to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate care and identify adolescents who need support in specific areas like mental health or nutrition.
What if? If a nurse screening an adolescent under RKSK identifies symptoms of an infectious disease like tuberculosis (e.g., persistent cough), the correct action is to refer the adolescent to a facility equipped for diagnosis and treatment under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP). This demonstrates the linkage between RKSK and other national health programs.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the negative keyword 'NOT' in the question. This means you are looking for the option that is an exception.
Recall the specific components of the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), which is a key national program for adolescent health.
Mentally list the six priority areas of RKSK: Nutrition, Sexual/Reproductive Health, Mental Health, Injuries/Violence, Substance Misuse, and Non-Communicable Diseases.
Evaluate each option against this list.
The option 'Create awareness about infectious diseases' does not match any of the six pillars.
Therefore, select this option as the correct answer because it is NOT part of the RKSK's core priorities.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Priority areas of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)
Stem keywords: Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram, RKSK, priority areas
Lead-in keywords: NOT included
Negative lead-in flag: The question asks to identify the option that is NOT a priority area of the RKSK program.

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