Dta1318:Hiv And Aids Question Paper
Dta1318:Hiv And Aids
Course:Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
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a. Write the following acronyms in full as used in HIV and AIDS: i. HAART (1 Mark) ii. AIDS (1 Marks) iii. VCT (1 Mark) iv. PLWHA (1 Mark) v. STD (1 Mark) b. The “ABCs” letters are used to describe a prevention combination in HIV and AIDS studies. Briefly describe what each of these letters stand for as used in HIV and AIDS. (6 Marks) c. Describe the meaning of the following terms in the context in which they are applied in HIV and AIDS i. Prevalence (2 Marks) ii. “Sero-conversion” (2 Marks) iii. “Window period” (2 Marks) iv. Incidence (2 Marks) d. Name the 3 enzymes which aid in the HIV lifecycle process. (3 Marks) e. State five categories of people with risk factors for HIV infection and thus need to under go a HIV Test. (5 Marks) f. Give a brief definition of the term antibodies. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 30 MARKS
a. With aid of a diagram, discuss the HIV life cycle under the following sub headings: (15 Marks) i. Attachment, viral penetration and uncoating ii. Reverse transcription
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iii. Integration iv. Transcription v. Assembly vi. Budding release
QUESTION THREE
a. Discuss five factors that have led to high risk of HIV infection among the youth in Kenya today. (10 Marks) b. State the possible routes of HIV transmission. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a. Outline 3 policies and framework set by the government aimed at reducing the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Kenya. (9 Marks) b. Describe the effects of HIV/AIDS on the overall development of a county. (6 Marks)
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