Szl2100:Hiv And Aids Question Paper
Szl2100:Hiv And Aids
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30MARKS)
(a) Define the following terms as applied in HIV/AIDS: (i) Informed consent (ii) Home based care (iii) Stigma (iv) Seroconversion (v) Asymptomatic (vi) HIV positive (vii) Required HIV testing (viii) Vulnerable populations (ix) Key populations (MARPS) (x) Clinical latent stage (10 Marks) (b) Highlight on the five public strategies used to prevent HIV transmission. (10 Marks) (c) Discuss self HIV testing highlighting on its advantages and disadvantages. (5 Marks) (d) State at least five consequences of HIV infection in women. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss infection drug use using the following headings
(a) Meaning of drug abuse. (1 Mark) (b) Five main causes of drug abuse in Kenya universities today. (5 Marks)
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(c) Ways in which drug abuse leads to increased risk of HIV/AIDS. (6 Marks) (d) List the main drugs abused in Kenya. (3 Marks) (e) Ways in which drug abuse can be controlled in our universities. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Describe the effect of HIV on the following; (i) Community (ii) Education (10 Marks) (b) Explain the external factors that contribute to a positive living with HIV infection. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Describe the comprehensive approach to PMTCT highlighting the four prongs. (10 Marks) (b) State why breastfeeding is recommended over replacement feeding in PMTCT. (5 Marks) (c) Discuss the infant transmission risk factors. (5 Marks)
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