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

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

June, 2005

AFE-01 : BASICS OF HIV/AIDS

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

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

2. Explain some of the common misconceptions relating to HIV/AIDS and STDs. (20)

3. What are the four 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. What are the issues related to mother to child transmission of HIV ? Discuss. (20)

6. Describe the various types 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. What are the three ways a child can get infected with HIV from its mother ? How can it be prevented ? ( 20)