Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 Diploma Application Oriented Course AFE-01 : BASICS OF HIV/AIDS (CERTIFICATE/ IN HIV AND FAMILY EDUCATION) - Question Paper

CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN HIV AND FAMILY EDUCATION
Term-End exam

June, 2005

AFE-01 : BASICS OF HIV/AIDS

Time: three hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Note : (i) ans any 5 of the subsequent ques. in about 300 words every.
(ii) All ques. carry equal marks

1. define the different stages from HIV infection to the development of AIDS defining illness stage. (20)

2. discuss a few of the common misconceptions relating to HIV/AIDS and STDs. (20)

3. elaborate the 4 theories pertaining to the origin of HIV/AIDS ? (20)

4. Write short notes on : (20)

(i) HIV transmission through blood.
(ii) Population groups vulnerable to HIV infection through blood.

5. elaborate the problems related to mother to child transmission of HIV ? explain. (20)

6. define the different kinds of HIV tests.

7. Write short notes on : (20)

(i) Rights to autonomy of HIV/AIDS patients.
(ii) Specific groups who may voluntarily opt for HIV testing.

8. elaborate the 3 ways a child can get infected with HIV from its mother ? How can it be prevented ? ( 20)

Earning:   Approval pending.