Note:

(i) Answer all the five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each

1. Discuss the social and economic implications of HIV epidemic in India. 

Or

Describe various models to address stigma and discrimination in the context of HIV/AIDS. 

2. Discuss the various stages involved in HIV/AIDS counseling. 

Or

Describe various models to address stigma and discrimination in the context of HIV/AIDS. 

3) Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:

a) Identify certain socio-cultural factors that increase the vulnerability to HIV infection.  

b) Discuss the various constitutional provisions related to PLHAs. 

c) Explain any three prevention strategies addressed to high risk groups. 

d) Discuss briefly the universal standard precautions for HIV prevention. 

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

a) Write a short note on HIV transmission from mother to child.  

b) What are the main functions of NACO?  

c) Comment on the relationship between HIV and substance abuse.  

d) What are the characteristics of a good counselor? 

d) List the global mission of UNAIDS. 

e) Why are women considered to be more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS? 

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

a) Informed Consent 

b) HIV and STI linkage 

c) Window period 

d) ELISA test 

e) Health belief model 

f) Empathy 

g) Migration 

h) Harm reduction