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Heh 205: Environmental Health Question Paper

Heh 205: Environmental Health

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
IBP DECEMBER 2011 SESSION EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

HEH 205: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

DATE: THURSDAY, 3RD MAY 2012 TIME: 4.30 P.M – 6.30 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS:
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1.
Define the following terms;
(a)
Home based care

( 1 mark)
(b)
Integrated health care services

( 1 mark)
(c)
Home visiting

(1mark)
(d)
Tertiary prevention of diseases

( 1 mark)

2.
Briefly describe how a community’s environment influences the occurrence of disease in
the community.

(4 marks)
3.
Outline four socio-economic indicators of health in a community.
(4 marks)
4.
Outline four components of a community health programme.

(4 marks)
5.
Briefly discuss the following two elements of primary health care
(i)
Accessibility

(2 marks)
(ii)
Effectiveness

(2 marks)
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SECTION B: ANSWER QUESTION 6 (SIX) AND ANY OTHER TWO

6.
In many countries, the government is the key player in the provision of health care to the
population. Several other stakeholders however also play a role. Discuss their role in the
planning and delivery of health care.

(20 marks)

7.
Using a diagram to show the different levels of health services delivery systems, describe
the roles of the management and technical structures in each of the levels in Kenya.

(15 marks)

8.
Community diagnosis is a process of finding out about the health status of the community.
Discuss the process of implementing community diagnosis.

(15 marks)

9.
Discuss how gender influences community health.

(15 marks)

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Heh 205: Environmental Health Question Paper

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