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Principles Of Epidemiology(Chtu 223) Question Paper

Principles Of Epidemiology(Chtu 223)

Course:Public Health

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 3 HOURS

Instructions:
Question one
Define the term epidemiology?
(1mk)
Briefly explain the purpose and application of epidemiology.
(5mks)

Question Two
List and briefly explain the six attributes of good epidemiology data. (6mks)

Question three
Define the term morbidity?
(1mks)
State the two commonly used measures of morbidity
(2mks)
Briefly explain the difference between the two measures stated in (3b) above.
(2mks)

Question Four
Giving examples, explain the terms
Descriptive study designs.
(3mks)
Analytical study designs.
(2mks)

Question Five
Define the term disease surveillance. (2mks)

Question Six
Define the term community diagnosis.
(2mks)
List the goals of a community diagnosis.
(5mks)

Question Seven
Briefly explain the term ’epidemiology triad’ (8mks)

Question eight
State the eight guidance that should be taken into consideration when designing primary prevention programs. (10mks)

SECTION B: Answer any two
Question Nine
Randomized clinical trials (RCT) is considered one of the stronger study designs.
Explain the principles of setting up RCT?
Explain the strengths and set backs of a RCT?
Explain the three randomization techniques commonly utilized in RCT.
(25mks)

Question Ten
Explain the following techniques to utilized in community diagnosis.
Surveys
Surveillance methods
Record reviews
Rapid assessments
Field force analysis.
(25mks)

Question Eleven
Explain the following measure of association and illustrate with examples on how they can be derived
Absolute risk
Relative risk
Attributable risk
ODDS
ODDS ration

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