Asc 506: Medical Sociology Question Paper
Asc 506: Medical Sociology
Course:Master Of Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTER OF ARTS
ASC 506:
MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
DATE: TUESDAY 21ST APRIL 2009
TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 5.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE Questions.
Q.1 a)
Explain four major categories of interest in medical sociology. What
basic questions does each address and what practical examples would you
give.
b)
Elaborate with examples social constructions of medical knowledge as
explained by Ludwik Flek.
Q.2
a)
An understanding of health and nutrition requires one to have adequate
knowledge of economy and society. Discuss giving specific examples.
b)
Medical sociologists have devised conceptual models to help understand
illness behaviour. One such model is Karl and Cobb. Illustrate with a
help of a diagram. Does this model explain the relationship between
symptoms and illness behaviour.
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Q.3
a)
Discuss the meaning attached to the term medicalization. (10 marks)
b)
Explain two methodologies used by epidemiologists to study spread of
disease(s). How objective are epidemiological data?
(2 marks)
Q.4
a)
What should the government do to help increase awareness about health
and wellness?
b)
Women have continued to criticize use of their bodies as Guinea pigs.
Through the use of technology. What examples would you give to explain
women?s concern on technology and their health?
What is reproductive technology and what implications does it have on
women?s health?
Q.5
a)
Mention five diseases that affect women between the age of 5 to 35.
What are the main causes of these diseases and what are the government
and WHO doing about it?
b) Do you believe that race, ethnicity and health are related? If yes how? If
no why? Illustrated your answer with examples.
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