UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2018/2019
EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY/ DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DCU002 HEALTH AWARENESS AND LIFE SKILLS
DATE: NOVEMBER, 2018 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS) (Compulsory)
a) To fight the spread of HIV in the African continent, it is necessary to know and effectively address
the factors that drive the spread of HIV.
Discuss in depth at least five prevention strategies of HIV/AIDS
(10 Marks)
b) Habits that detract people from activity and push them towards a sedentary routine can cause a
number of health issues that can lead to chronic non-communicable diseases that can have near
life-threatening consequences. Discuss in details five ways to prevent lifestyle diseases.
(10 Marks)
c) Recent government studies have indicated that teens rampantly abuse both illicit and
pharmaceutical drugs. Discuss the causes of drugs and alcohol abuse in Kenya
(10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
Drug abuse occurs when you’re unable to control your use of prescribed drugs or you’re using another
legal or illegal substance to the point that it interferes with your ability to function.
i) Discuss the five different roles played/assumed by the family members of an addict. (10Marks)
ii) Discuss the impacts of drug and substance abuse in the society (10Marks)
QUESTION THREE
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) refers to any act that is perpetrated against a person’s will
and is based on gender norms and unequal power relationships.
i) Discuss the causes of sexual and gender based violence in Kenya (10
Marks)
ii) Discuss in depth the four types of sexual and gender based violence giving three examples
of each (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
When we learn why we do the things we do, we are able to focus on healing our wounds and changing
our own behaviors
i) Discuss the cognitive category of life skills (10
Marks)
ii) Discuss the benefits of life skills to individuals and employment. (10
Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Children’s Rights has made a lasting impact, protecting hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children.
i) Discuss the universal prevention strategies of child abuse (10
Marks)
ii) Discuss the causes of child abuse (10
Marks)
