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KUHS MBBS Community Medicine Previous Question Paper - August 2024 (303001 2010 Scheme)

303001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Community Medicine · 2024 · August · 2010 Scheme

Questions (18)

  1. 1.It was observed that low birth weight babies are increasing among women in a difficult rural area. It was decided to conduct a study to identify the risk factors of low birth weight babies a) What is the ideal study design you would adopt for this study b) What are the steps of this study design c) How do you calculate the measure of risk in this study d) What are the advantages and disadvantages of this study
    10 Marks
  2. 2.It was noticed that three children of 1½ years of age presented to a PHC with complaints of swelling on the injection site over lateral aspect of mid-thigh after vaccination. All children took vaccine from the same vaccination session conducted in a subcentre. As a medical officer of the PHC what are the measures you will take to tackle the situation
    5 Marks
  3. 3.During the community survey in a tribal area a lot of children below the age of 5 years were screened positive for severe acute malnutrition. The anganwadi worker of the area says the parents are irregular in availing the anganwadi services. Describe the medical and social measures you would suggest to manage this public health problem.
    5 Marks
  4. 4.Modes of transmission of infectious diseases
    4 Marks
  5. 5.Discuss the concept of critical point, screening time and lead time in cancer cervix considering the pap smear as screening test.
    4 Marks
  6. 6.Explain Intensified Mission Indradhanush vaccination campaign under the following a) Purpose of the campaign b) Beneficiaries c) Campaign sites for effective coverage (1+1+2)
    4 Marks
  7. 7.Demographic cycle
    4 Marks
  8. 8.Levels of prevention and modes of intervention for a disease or health event
    4 Marks
  9. 9.Differentiate between Prospective and Retrospective genetic counselling
    2 Marks
  10. 10.Differentiate between Sub-clinical cases and Carriers
    2 Marks
  11. 11.Differentiate between Quarantine and Isolation for an infectious disease
    2 Marks
  12. 12.Substantiate your answer with reasons for Reducing out of pocket spending on health care is key to ensure universal health coverage
    2 Marks
  13. 13.Substantiate your answer with reasons for Verbal autopsy is an important measure to reduce infant deaths in the community
    2 Marks
  14. 14.Contraindications for a Live attenuated vaccine
    2 Marks
  15. 15.Components of Essential Obstetric care
    2 Marks
  16. 16.Methods to remove hardness of water
    2 Marks
  17. 17.Methods of sampling
    2 Marks
  18. 18.Essential requirements of a First Referral Unit (FRU) for maternal and child health care
    2 Marks

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