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Sexual Reproductive Health Question Paper

Sexual Reproductive Health

Course:Master Of Science In Public Reproductive Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
HPH 720: SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
DATE: Friday 23rd July, 2010 TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer One and any other Three Questions
a) Explain in detail the main modes of transmission of the HIV virus. [10 marks]

b) Give 5 reasons why women in Sub-Saharan Africa are more vulnerable than the men in
contracting the HIV virus and explain each. [15 marks]

c) W.H.O. has advocated the „syndromic approach? in resource poor areas as a cornerstone of STI control for individuals presenting with symptomatic infection.
i) What are the advantages of syndromic approach [5 marks]
ii) What are the disadvantages of syndromic approach [5 marks]

d) What measures would you put in place as a health worker to reduce the incidence and
spread of the virus in your community? [15 marks]

Question 2
a) Explain “Unsafe Abortion”: [5 marks]
b) Discuss the measures you would put in place to prevent unsafe abortion. [25 marks]

Question 3
a) Name 5 characteristics of an ideal contraceptive? [5 marks]

b)Discuss any five advantages/health benefits of hormonal contraceptives that you know. [10 marks]

c) What are the challenges faced by health care workers in implementing family planning
services in the urban slums of this country? [15 marks]

Question 4
a)Explain the six pillars of safe motherhood. [15 marks]

b)Discuss how these pillars could help reduce the 5 leading causes of maternal mortality in Kenya. [15 marks]

QUESTION 5
a) What is the relationship between HPV and the HIV virus? [10 marks]

b) Name five risk factors for Cancer of the cervix and very briefly explain how each
increases the risk of this cancer. [10 marks]

d) Explain how Cancer of the Cervix could be prevented. [10 marks]

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