Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU AFE01 Basics of HIV/AIDS December 2005

1. Briefly describe the situation of HIV/AIDS in Asian countries. (20)

2. What do you understand by immune system of human body ? Distinguish between HIV and AIDS (20)

3. Write short notes on : (20)

(i) Misconceptions related to HIV in the context ol tradition and cultural practices
(ii) Misconceptions related to HIV and IEC

4. Write short notes on : (20)

(i) Clinical description of HIV/AIDS

(ii) Brief history of HIV/AIDS in the world

5. Write short notes on : (20)

(i) Population groups vulnerable to HIV infection through sex

(ii) Factors responsible for HIV infection through sex

6. Describe briefly the action taken by Government of India on Ferguson Report. (20)

7. What do you understand by pre-test and post-test counselling in the context of HIV ? Discuss. (20)

8. How does HIV infection take place from a mother to the child ? How can it be prevented ? (20)