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HSA Written Interview: 40 Questions and Answers - Malawi

1. What does HSA stand for?

Answer: Health Surveillance Assistant.

2. What is the main role of an HSA in Malawi?

Answer: To provide basic health services at the community level and act as a link between the

community and health facilities.

3. What is iCCM?

Answer: Integrated Community Case Management - a strategy used to treat malaria, pneumonia,

and diarrhea in children under five.

4. Name three diseases HSAs commonly treat.

Answer: Malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia.

5. What is the importance of vaccinations?

Answer: Vaccinations prevent deadly diseases like measles, polio, and tuberculosis.

6. How do HSAs promote sanitation?

Answer: By educating communities on hygiene practices like handwashing and latrine use.

7. What should an HSA do in case of a cholera outbreak?

Answer: Report to a health facility, educate the community, promote water treatment and hygiene.

8. What is growth monitoring?

Answer: Regularly checking a child's weight and height to assess their nutritional status.

9. How do HSAs help in family planning?

Answer: By providing education and distributing contraceptives.

10. What tools does an HSA use for record keeping?

Answer: Register books, tally sheets, and monthly reporting forms.

11. How often should HSAs report to supervisors?

Answer: Monthly or as required by the health system.


12. What is the role of HSAs in antenatal care?

Answer: Educating pregnant women, encouraging early antenatal visits, and referring high-risk

cases.

13. How can an HSA prevent malaria?

Answer: By promoting the use of insecticide-treated nets and environmental cleanliness.

14. What does EPI stand for?

Answer: Expanded Program on Immunization.

15. What is the role of Village Health Committees?

Answer: They support HSAs in community mobilization and planning health activities.

16. What should an HSA do when a medicine stock runs out?

Answer: Report to the health center and inform the community about alternative measures.

17. How do HSAs promote safe motherhood?

Answer: Through education, follow-up, and encouraging facility-based deliveries.

18. What is disease surveillance?

Answer: Monitoring and reporting health events to detect and control outbreaks early.

19. What is the danger of open defecation?

Answer: It leads to the spread of diseases like cholera and diarrhea.

20. How should HSAs handle confidential information?

Answer: With privacy and professionalism, without disclosing patient details.

21. What are signs of pneumonia in children?

Answer: Fast breathing, chest in-drawing, and fever.

22. How do HSAs support HIV/AIDS prevention?

Answer: Through education, condom distribution, and referrals for testing.

23. What is the cold chain?

Answer: A system to keep vaccines at the right temperature from production to administration.
24. What are waterborne diseases?

Answer: Diseases transmitted through contaminated water, such as cholera and typhoid.

25. How do HSAs mobilize the community?

Answer: Through meetings, door-to-door visits, and working with local leaders.

26. What is the importance of handwashing?

Answer: It prevents the spread of infections.

27. How should HSAs handle emergencies?

Answer: Provide first aid, report immediately, and refer to the nearest health facility.

28. What are key responsibilities of an HSA during outreach clinics?

Answer: Providing immunizations, health talks, and basic treatments.

29. What are the signs of malnutrition?

Answer: Underweight, stunting, and wasting.

30. What is the role of HSAs in TB control?

Answer: Identifying symptoms and referring suspected cases for testing.

31. How can HSAs support people with disabilities?

Answer: By promoting inclusion and referring them to appropriate services.

32. What is health education?

Answer: Providing information to improve health behaviors and practices.

33. What do you do if a community refuses to attend a clinic?

Answer: Engage leaders, understand the reasons, and educate on the clinic's importance.

34. What is the importance of breast feeding?

Answer: It provides essential nutrients and protects babies from illness.

35. How often should children be dewormed?

Answer: Every six months or as advised by health guidelines.

36. What is your role during disaster response?


Answer: First aid, health education, and reporting emergencies.

37. What are ARVs?

Answer: Antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV.

38. What is stigma?

Answer: Negative attitudes or discrimination toward people with certain conditions like HIV/AIDS.

39. How do HSAs manage their work schedules?

Answer: By planning daily activities and keeping updated records.

40. What is exclusive breastfeeding?

Answer: Feeding a baby only breast milk for the first 6 months without water or food.

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