NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION

 
 
COURSE CODE: NSS 316
COURSE TITLE: CONCISE BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE FOR NURSES
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ANY 5 QUESTIONS
 
 
1a. Define behaviour science                                                                                         (5mks)
b. State the relevance of behavioural science to health                                              (5mks)
c. Discuss the relevance of behaviour science knowledge to nursing                           (10mks)
 
2.  a .Explain the concept  of  family                                                                             (5mks)
b. Discuss the distinctive features of family                                                              (5mks)
c. Enumerate the types of family according to classification                                                (5mks)
d. Describe the functions of the Family                                                                   (5mks)
 
3. Discuss the following
a. Factors affecting changes in the family                                                                 (10mks)
b. Transitional phase of Nigerian family                                                                  (10mks)
 
4.  Discuss the following topics
a. Women’s role with regard to socio- cultural functions                                         (10mks)
b. Role of family in health and disease                                                                    (10mks)
 
5. a. Describe the place of a girl child in Nigeria family                                                  (10mks)
b. What are the stressors faced by most women in Nigeria?                                                 (10mks)
 
6. Discuss the indicators of social development in the following areas
a. Basic needs indicators
b. Social indicators
c. Environmental indicators
d. Human development index                                                                                      (5mks each)
 
7     Discuss the following topics
a. The role of the family in mental health                                                                      (10mks)
b. Community participation in health care                                                                    (10mks)
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