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Phcg 521:Social Determinants Of Health Question Paper

Phcg 521:Social Determinants Of Health

Course:Masters Of Public Health

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIT CODE : PHCG 521
UNIT TITLE : SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
TIME : 3 HOURS

Instructions:

This paper consists two sections A&B
Attempt all questions from section A and choose any two from section B.
You are also advised to use BLUE INK in writing this paper.

SECTION A

Attempt all questions from this section.

Question One
With relevant local examples, briefly explain how relationships can determine the health of communities in the rural areas of Kenya. (10 marks)

Question Two
Explain how a public health worker can recognize the health care provider’s ethical responsibilities in safeguarding the contents of medical records.
(10 marks)

Question Three
With relevant examples, explain the main relationship between development and health in Kenya today. (10 marks)

Question Four
Explain main emerging socio-cultural factors in disease causation in Kenya today. (10 marks)

Question Five
Explain the main procedures that can be used by Public Health members to improve the health of an identified community. (10 marks)

SECTION B: 50 Marks

Choose any two questions

Question Six
Citing relevant local examples, discuss how the environment determines the health of communities in a rural setting in Kenya. (25 marks)

Question Seven
With relevant examples discuss the relationship between gender and health in Kenya today. (25 marks)

Question Eight
Citing relevant local examples, explain factors a public health officer would consider in order to implement community behaviour change in order to prevent disease. (25 marks)

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