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Zool 143:Biology Hiv/Aids And Society Question Paper

Zool 143:Biology Hiv/Aids And Society

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY OTHER TWO IN SECTION B
SECTION A: (30 MARKS)
1. Briefly explain the following terms
(a) Medical hygiene [2 marks] (b) Opportunistic diseases [2 marks] (c) HIV/AIDS counseling [2 marks] (d) CD4 cell count [2 marks] (e) HIV [2 marks]
2. Many people infected with STIs may not know that they are infected and hence may infect others unknowingly.
(a) Define the term STIs [2 marks] (b) Explain 3 causes of STIs [3 marks] (c) What are the general symptoms of STIs? [5 marks]
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3. HIV/AIDS is a disease that was first recorded in United States of America in the year 1981. All the patients diagnosed were homosexuals.
(a) Briefly explain the origins of HIV/AIDS in Kenya [5 marks] (b) Discuss ways in which HIV/AIDS is transmitted. [5 marks]
SECTION B: (40 MARKS)
4. Mr. Kimanthi and Miss Atieno are planning to get married in three months time. Miss Atieno’s parents have vowed not to consent to this marriage if Kimanthi and Atieno will not go for HIV test.
(a) Explain what HIV test is and discuss three main types of HIV tests. [6 marks] (b) Why do people go for HIV test? [6 marks]
(c) Discuss four methods of blood test for HIV. [8 marks]
5. HIV/AIDS is a disease that has affected the whole globe but sub-Saharan Africa is the hardest hit.
(a) Explain factors that have contributed to this phenomenon. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS in various sectors in Kenyan economy. [10 marks]
6. Research has shown that more than 80% of the HIV/AIDS infected population in Kenya fall between the ages of 15-49 years. These are young and economically productive people upon whom the society has invested in the hope that they will participate fully in building the Nation.
(a) What is the role of the government in the fight against HIV/AIDS? [10 marks]
(b) What are the roles of private sector in the fight against HIV/AIDS? [10 marks]
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7. HIV/AIDS is a very expensive disease especially for the poor. Due to this fact, some HIV/AIDS patients receive Home Based Care (HBC).
(a) Explain what home based care is and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. [10 marks]
(b) When giving HIV/AIDS patient home based care, the care giver has to focus on key areas. Discuss these key areas and say how you can help the patient. [10 marks]
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