Phcg 535:Epidemiology Of Mental Health Question Paper
Phcg 535:Epidemiology Of Mental Health
Course:Master In Public Health
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH DECEMBER, 2013
UNIT CODE : PHCG 535
UNIT TITLE : EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MENTAL HEALTH
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any other TWO in Section B
SECTION A (50marks)
Question One
With relevant examples, explain the biopsycholosocial model of mental illness.
(10marks)
Question Two
With examples, explain FIVE main DSM-IU- multi-axial evaluation of mental illness among communities. (10marks)
Question Three
With examples, describe the main causes of mental illness among individuals.
(10marks)
Question Four
With relevant examples, describe the main differences in prevalence of mental illness based on gender and age globally. (10marks)
Question Five
Explain the main FIVE considerations in the planning and prevention of mental illness among urban populations in Kenya. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question Six
As the new Public Health Officer of Vihiga county you realize that there is a rise in reported cases of mental illness in this county compared to other countys in Kenya. Explain how you would design the prevention and control mental illness in this county. (25marks)
Question Seven
With relevant examples, explain the main cultural factors that would prevent
promotion, treatment and control of mental illness in Kenya. (25marks)
Question Eight
Discuss the emerging issues of mental health prevention promotion and treatment in Kenya today. (25marks)
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