Note: (i) Answer all the five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii) Answers to question no.

1 and 2 should not exceed 500 words each.

1. Discuss various theories regarding the origin of HIV. 20

Or

Describe the work place policy on HIV and AIDS. 20

2. Explain the role of a caregiver with terminally ill HIV patients. 20

Or

Discuss the ethical issues involved in working with HIV vulnerable population especially Homosexuals, CSWs and MSMs 20

3. Answer any two of the following in about 250 words each:

a) What is palliative care? Differentiate between traditional palliative care and AIDS palliative care. 10

b) Discuss the implications of HIV/AIDS for the community. 10

c) Briefly describe the history of HIV/AIDS in India. 10

d) Why is mandatory testing of HIV generally opposed? 10

4. Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each:

a) Enlist various components of continuum of care. 5

b) What are the three ways of HIV transmission from mother to child? 5

c) Explain the preventive measures for STDs. 5

d) What is hospice care? 5

e) Mention the steps for planning HIV/AIDS education. 5

f) Discuss the laws in India to protect the rights of people living with HIV. 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

a) Crisis counselling 4

b) Opportunistic infection 4

c) Risk Group 4

d) ELISA test 4

e) Window period 4

f) Vulnerability of substance abusers 4

g) Thallassemia 4

h) Information, Education, Communication (IEC). 4