National health programmes: targeted interventions: practice question

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PSM · National health programmes: targeted interventions

Sample item

Which of the following is NOT a core high-risk group for targeted interventions under the national AIDS control programme?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Antenatal women in general

Targeted interventions are aimed at core groups with high risk behaviour, including female sex workers, MSM, transgender persons and people who inject drugs, as well as bridge populations such as truckers and migrants. Antenatal women are served by PPTCT services.

Option by option

  • A. Female sex workers

    Female sex workers are a core group.

  • B. Men who have sex with men

    MSM are a core group.

  • C. Injecting drug users

    Injecting drug users are a core group.

  • D. Antenatal women in general (correct)

    Correct. Antenatal women are covered by PPTCT, not TI.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is D, Antenatal women in general. Targeted interventions are aimed at core groups with high risk behaviour, including female sex workers, MSM, transgender persons and people who inject drugs, as well as bridge populations such as truckers and migrants.

Why is "Female sex workers" not the answer?

Female sex workers are a core group.

Why is "Men who have sex with men" not the answer?

MSM are a core group.

Why is "Injecting drug users" not the answer?

Injecting drug users are a core group.

What concept does this question test?

It tests National health programmes: targeted interventions in PSM. Antenatal women are served by PPTCT services.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study National health programmes: targeted interventions?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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