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Sas 104: Social Science Perspectives On Hiv/Aids Question Paper

Sas 104: Social Science Perspectives On Hiv/Aids 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013



DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND HUMAN ECOLOGY FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2012/2013 SAS 104: SOCIAL SCIENCE PERSPECTIVES ON HIV/AIDS INSTRUCTION ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS. 1. a. What is the mechanism by which HIV is transmitted? b. Explain the different understandings of ABC strategy of HIV prevention as conceptualized by PEPFER and UNAIDS. 2. You have successfully gone through the course of Social Science Perspectives on HIV and AIDS and being one of the most brilliant students, your course instructor has given you an opportunity to make a presentation to Moi university Know Aids Society on the topic: Homosexuality/the practice of men having sex with other men and HIV and AIDS. Clearly explain to your target group how young boys and men get initiated into homosexuality, their perceptions of risk of HIV infection, motivation to engage in sex with other men, why it may be difficult for the government and other relevant agencies to provide intervention initiatives to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by homosexuals. 3. a. What does Community and Home Based Care (CHBC) for People Living With Hiv and AIDS entail? b. Explain the potential benefits and drawbacks of Community and Home Based Care as a strategy in dealing with the problem of HIV/ AIDS pandemic. 4. Describe some of the social, economic, cultural factors that have made long distance truck drivers to be identified as significant contributors to the spread of HIV/AIDS in sub Saharan Africa. 5. Explain some of the ways in which people who are newly diagnosed with HIV virus: i. Psychosocially react ii. Cope with their new situation 6. Discuss the socio-cultural and economic factors that predispose the youth to HIV infection 7. Highlight the impact HIV/AIDS on the African family structure. 8. Explain the benefits of the female condom in reducing the risk of HIV infections among the youth of Kenya






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