Iph 2101: Introduction To Public Health Question Paper
Iph 2101: Introduction To Public Health
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
IPH 2101: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH
DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ONLY TWO QUESTIONS IN SECTION B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
(a) Define primary health care and describe its concept. (10 mks)
(b) Describe the role of health in development. (10 mks)
(c) Define the following terms as used in public health.
i. Public health
ii. Health promotion
iii. Prevention
iv. Epidemiology
v. Biostatistics (10 mks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO
(a) Describe the primary health care principles (10 mks)
(b) State 5 elements of health promotion. (10 mks)
QUESTION THREE
(a) Discuss the 4 major determinants of health (10 mks)
(b) State 10 core activities in public health (10 mks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) In order to effectively respond to identified needs, health persons must be able to work within a team framework in which problem solving is approached in an integrated manner. Discuss (10 mks)
(b) State 10 major disciplines in public health. (10 mks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a) Discuss the relationship between health and culture (10 mks)
(b) Describe family health under the following topics:
i. Maternal health
ii. Family planning
iii. Child health (10 mks)
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