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 (30 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms in the context in which they are used in HIV/AIDS. (5 Marks) i. Sexually transmitted diseases. ii. Sero conversion iii. Post exposure prophylaxis iv. Informed consent v. Asymptomatic period. b) Jane wants to see the doctor because she had diarrhoea that was persistent. She was counseled and after she consented, she was tested and found to be HIV positive. The doctor started her on HAART. Explain the meaning of HAART in treatment of HIV persons and indicate any two goals of HAART. (5 Marks) c) Using alcohol or other non-injected drugs increase my risk of HIV infection, explain. (5 Marks) d) John is a drug addict; he uses the hard drugs through injecting himself. i. How can John who injects himself drugs reduce his risk of HIV infection? (5 Marks) ii. How should he dispose off needles and syringes at home? (3 Marks) e) Explain two factors that influence HIV/AIDS disease progression. (2 Marks) f) Outline the steps involved in HIV replication. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Mary visited an antenatal clinic where she was found to be HIV positive after being counseled and tested. How can a pregnant woman with HIV reduce the chances of transmission of the virus to her infant? (5 Marks)
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b) A married couple went for HIV testing and both partners were found to be infected with HIV virus. Explain why sex partners who both have HIV need to use condoms. (5 Marks) c) Kagendo went to see a doctor because she had ulcers on her genital organs. Having this type of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) affects her risk of getting HIV; Explain. (5 Marks) d) List any five major groups of people who are at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Mr. Kombe is 30 years old; he has been practicing anal sex since he was 13 years in high school. Explain to him how HIV can be spread during anal sex. (5 Marks) b) Differentiate between HIV virus and AIDS. (5 Marks) c) Explain how HIV spreads from one person to another. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) The Kenyan Government has put in place strategies for preventing “New Hive infections” in the community. State these strategies. (10 Marks) b) HIV/AIDS prevalence is high among university students. Explain why. (5 Marks) c) Outline any five socio-economic factors fuelling the spread of HIV/AIDS in developing countries. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a) Differentiate between primary prevention and secondary prevention of HIV/AIDS. (5 Marks) b) Explain the meaning and give 3 examples of opportunistic infections in relation to HIV/AIDS. (5 Marks) c) Explain how reduction of stigma and discrimination may reduce HIV infection in the community. (5 Marks) d) Elaborate on the concept of “Home Based care” in the context of HIV/AIDS prevention and management. (5 Marks)
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