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Medical Sociology Question Paper

Medical Sociology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ASC 307: MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

DATE: Thursday 24th December, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1
a)
Medical Sociology like most social sciences inquires into two social dimensions
of diseases. Mention and briefly explain these two dimensions.
[4 x 2 marks]
b)
The description of medical and sociological models of health and illness
emphasizes different aspects but are complementary. Elaborate with examples.

[6 x 2 marks and two marks for examples]

Question 2
a)
Write a short history of medical sociology citing the contributions of Rudolf
Virchow
and
Alfred
Grotjahn. [14
marks]
b)
Discuss factors that influence the spread of and multiplication of diseases in new
communities.
[9
marks]

Question 3
a)
Communities may have norms, values and beliefs that derail government?s efforts
in eradicating and communicating about diseases. Discuss giving examples.

[15 marks]
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b)
What approaches should the government adopt to minimize this problem?

[7 marks]
Question 4
a)
In recent years medical sociologists have become more active in studying ethical
judgments and the circumstances in which they occur. Discuss at ANY THREE
b)
Discuss Foucault?s social constructionist perspective on disease. [8 marks]

Question 5
Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following

[2 x 11.5 marks]
a)
Social determinants of health
b)
Medicalization of society
c)
Personal behaviours and health
d)
Role of traditional medicine in contemporary societies

Question 6
a)
Discuss with examples what is meant by a health nation (use indicators to
elaborate
your
answers. [10
marks]
b)
What critical views do Feminists raise on women?s health? Do you believe
women?s health is a result of socialization or is natural?

[7 marks]
c)
What is the role of WHO in health care policies and health systems?

[6 marks]

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