Sme 0112 Hiv And Aids Question Paper
Sme 0112 Hiv And Aids
Course:Diploma In Agricultural Education And Extension
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
Samantha is 17 years old. She is outgoing and fun loving and often attends clubs and night parties. She has several sex partners. Some use condoms and others do not. She loves to talk about her sexual escapades. One day she developed some sores in her genital area. She continued having sex with her current boyfriend who is not circumcised. She was later found to be HIV Positive when she visited the local VCT Site.
(a) What biological risk factors associated with sexual transmission of HIV are identified in this case? (5 Marks) (b) What safe sex behavior practices would Samantha have observed to minimize risk of contracting HIV? (4 Marks) (c) What HIV testing methods are used to diagnose HIV? (2 Marks) (d) After 3 months Samantha also found out that she was pregnant (i) What is vertical transmission of HIV? (2 Marks) (ii) List 5 strategies of reducing vertical transmissions of HIV (7 Marks) (iii) What impact will HIV/AIDS have on Samantha? (5 Marks) (e) Viral Load is a biological risk factor associated with HIV spread. Explain the relationship between viral load and HIV transmission. (2 Marks) (f) Name three key affected groups in which HIV prevalence is especially high. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (15 MARKS)
(a) Using a well labeled diagram draw the structure of HIV virus. (10 Marks) (b) List the modes of HIV transmission from the most common to the least common. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (15 MARKS)
(a) Using a flow diagram describe the body’s immune system. (10 Marks) (b) Explain the connection between HIV virus and AIDs (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (15 MARKS)
(a) Describe correct use of a condom. (10 Marks) (b) List the obstacles to prevention of sexual transmission of HIV. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (15 MARKS)
(a) What is the impact of HIV on (i) Households (ii) Children (iii) Education Sector (iv) Enterprises and workplaces (v) Life expectancy (10 Marks) (b) What are the socio-economic factors facilitating transmission of HIV. (5 Marks)
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