Hsci 225:Hiv/Aids Question Paper

Hsci 225:Hiv/Aids 

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010



FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions in Section II


QUESTION 1

a) Explain the meaning of the following:

(i) Opportunistic infections (2marks)

(ii) Sero-conversion (2marks)

(iii) Safer sex (2marks)

b) (i) What is post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) (2marks)

(ii) What is the importance of PEP in HIV prevention? (2marks)

c) (i) Briefly explain the current status of HIV/AIDS in Kenya (5marks)

(ii) Give four myths surrounding the spread of HIV/AIDS (4marks)

d) (i) Show 5 ways in which HIV is not spread (5marks)

(ii) Name the first two stages of the life cycle of HIV (2marks)

(iv) Briefly describe the structure of HIV (4marks)


QUESTION 2

a) Describe the HIV modes of mother to child transmission (MTCT) (6marks)

b) How can MTCT be prevented (14marks)


QUESTION 3

a) Discuss the following types of counseling in HIV/AIDS

(i) Pre-test counseling (5marks)

(ii) Post-test counseling (5marks)

b) What is the role of guidance and counseling in HIV/AIDS (10marks)


QUESTION 4

a) Explain the relationship between HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (10marks)

b) Discuss 5 strategies used in STI’s treatment promotion (10marks)


QUESTION 5

a) Explain the importance of HIV test (4marks)

b) Rapid HIV test will facilitate radical scaling up of HIV testing and counseling services. Discuss the advantages of rapid HIV test.






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