Phh2113:Family Planning Question Paper
Phh2113:Family Planning
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Briefly explain giving examples the following terms as used in reproductive health and family
planning:
i. Fertility (2 Marks)
ii. Sexuality (2 Marks)
iii. Fecundity (2 Marks)
iv. Menarche (2 Marks)
v. Infertility (2 Marks)
b. Discuss the benefits of family planning. (4 Marks)
c. Explain giving examples why as a public health specialist you should encourage utilization of long
term contraceptives rather than short term methods. (4 Marks)
d. Discuss factors associated with female gender that determine population growth and what are the
effects. (4 Marks)
e. Explain giving examples why women are more vulnerable to STDS than men. (4 Marks)
f. Discuss STDs that have been transmitted from mother to unborn child during pregnancy and what is
the public health impact. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
A couple that has been trying to conceive for the last 10 years has come to you for advice. Discuss the
causes of infertility in both males and females and suggest the possible solutions. (20 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
Population health is very important in reproductive health:
a. Describe three reasons why public health officers need information about growth, change and
transitions theories. (8 Marks)
b. Describe how population of a country can be measured and what are the uses of this. (12 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
Discuss how a public health expert will use syndrome management knowledge of STIs at the
community level. (20 Marks)
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