Hsmu 131:Epidemiology And Demography Question Paper
Hsmu 131:Epidemiology And Demography
Course:Bachelor Of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL EDUCATION
DURATION: 3 HRS
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Answer ALL Questions in Section A and TWO in Section B 2. Write your University ID on ALL scripts 3. Use only blue, black ball point or ink
SECTION A
Question 1
List down the uses of epidemiology. (10marks)
Question 2
List down the sources of epidemiology. (8marks)
Question 3
Describe the stages of a natural history of a disease. (12marks)
Question 4
Describe the patterns of communicable diseases occurrence. (10marks)
Question 5
List FIVE sources of demographic data. (5marks)
Question 6
Define the following terms:
a) Fetal death (1mark)
b) Still birth (1mark)
c) Infant death (1mark)
d) Neonatal death (1mark)
e) Prenatal death
SECTION B
Question 1
By use of an illustration, discuss the determinants of disease occurrence in a population.(25marks)
Question 2
With clear examples, discuss the three disease prevention levels as applied in epidemiology research. (25marks)
Question 3
a) Describe the FIVE sampling techniques as applied in epidemiological research. (10marks)
b) With examples, describe all the study designs used in epidemiology. (15marks)
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