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Zool 143: Biology Of Hiv/Aids And Society Question Paper

Zool 143: Biology Of Hiv/Aids And Society

Course:B.Sc. (Computer Science), B. Pscyhology, B.Psm, B.Ed (Ecde) & B.Sc. (Applied Computer Science)

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGRRE OF
B.Sc. (COMPUTER SCIENCE), B. PSCYHOLOGY, B.PSM, B.ED (ECDE) &
B.Sc. (APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE)

ZOOL 143: BIOLOGY OF HIV/AIDS AND SOCIETY

STREAMS: - as above - (Y1S1) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 10/12/2012 11.30 A.M – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

(i) Answer ALL questions in Section A and any other 2 questions in Section B.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated in the parenthesis ( ) at the end of the question.

SECTON A: (30 MARKS)

(Attempt ALL questions)

Q1. (a) Give the difference between the following terms as used in the HIV/AIDS studies.
[5 marks]

(i) HIV and AIDS
(ii) Endemic and Epidemic
(iii) Sensitivity and specificity
(iv) False positive and False negative
(v) Window period and incubation period

(b) Explain why HIV is so dangerous. [5 marks]

Q2. Explain why young people engage in sex. [10 marks]

Q3. Explain why knowing your status should prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
[10 marks]

SECTION B: (40 MARKS)

(Attempt any 2 questions)

4. (a) Compare the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in Africa and Unites States (USA).
[10 marks]

(b) Explain the human rights and ethics issues on HIV/AIDS. [10 marks]

5. (a) Explain the factors that affect transmission of HIV through sexual intercourse.
[10 marks]

(b) Briefly explain the factors that lead to faster movement of HIV to AIDS.
[10 marks]

6. (a) Describe how you can manage and care for a HIV patient at home. [10 marks]

(b) Outline the functions of the Constituency Aids Control Committee (CACC).
[10 marks]

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