• Barriers to pre-clinical distance learning during the covid-19 pandemic and their impact on academic motivation 

  Ekanayake, N.; Kariyawasam, A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: With transition to e-leaming; despite many advantages of it, no studies have focused on obstacles accounting for losing academic interest, especially in freshman years of Medicine. Objectives: To explore ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, and barriers towards evidence-based practice among government sector physiotherapists in Sri Lanka 

  Perera, S.L.P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Implementing Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in government hospitals will be useful for the patients as they can receive the best available treatment with the best possible clinical outcomes which also improves ...
• Attitude and practice on hospital information system among nurses working at teaching hospital, Jaffna 

  Jayasekara1, J.G.A.; Thabotharan, D.; Coonghe, P.D.A.; Sathees, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Teaching Hospital Jaffna, started to use A.D.T. (admission, discharge, transfer) type Hospital Information System. Nurses having a key role in this system. From this perspective, the researchers intend to ...
• Knowledge and attitudes on basic life support and associated factors, among selected nursing schools/ nursing faculties in Sri Lanka 

  Thoradeniya, V.; Munasinghe, S.; Thilakarathna, G.; Jayasena, A.; Wijesooriya, N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Basic Life support (BLS) skills are an essential part of the medical curriculum which are utilized to save lives in emergency situations. Objectives: To determine the knowledge and attitudes in BLS and factors ...
• Views of patients admitted to professorial units of Colombo North Teaching Hospital, regarding issues related to personal space and privacy during clinical training in of medical students 

  Senanayake, K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Medical students acquire clinical competency through training in wards. Cooperation of patients is the key for successful clinical training. In Sri Lanka, most patients are supportive towards medical students. ...
• Infection control and hand hygiene (ICHH) practices of Audiolog* service providers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka 

  Wijethunga, R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Clinical audiology settings are vulnerable to infection. Therefore, audiology service providers should have adequate knowledge and training for infection control and hand hygiene practices. Objectives: This ...
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the South Asian Region: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Withanage, M.Y; Niriella, M.A.; Ediriweera, D.; de Silva, S.T.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest chronic liver disease worldwide. Objectives: We estimated the overall prevalence and effect sizes of associations for NAFLD among adults in South ...
• Association between knowledge and preventive behaviors regarding osteoporosis among a high-risk population in the National Hospital of Sri Lanka 

  Wickramasinghe, D.G.; Wickramaarachchi, S.G.; Wickramasinghe, N. G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Recent literature reveals a relationship between anti-epileptic drugs and decreased bone density, predisposing epileptic patients to osteoporosis. Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the ...
• Accessibility challenges for the disabled community accessing public health care services and disability care institutions in Ragama Medical Officer of Health area 

  Pathirage, C.K.; Padmasiri, U.G.M.; Nuvvarapakshage, N.S.R.P.; Panditharatne, W.D.; Hewawardhane, S.N.; Phuntsho, T.; Perera, K.M.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Ragama Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area is a developing center for the disabled with the National Rehabilitation Hospital and the specialized disability care institution targeting children. It also hosts ...
• Accessibility to disability-care institutions and public health services in Ragama Medical Officer of Health Area 

  Pathirage, C.K.; Padmasiri, U.G.M.; Nuwarapakshage, N.S.R.P.; Panditharatne, W.D.; Hewawardhane, S.N.; Phuntsho, T.; Perera, K.M.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Ragama Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area is a developing centre for the disabled with the National Rehabilitation Hospital and the specialized disability care institution targeting children. It also hosts ...
• Identifying influential determinants for non-communicable diseases among school children using Health Promotion approach 

  Thilokshika, R.M.S.; Guruge, G.N.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates for deaths attributed to non- communicable Diseases (NCD) in Sri Lanka have increased up to 75% of total deaths. NCD cause more than three quarters of all deaths and ...
• Sleep quality and factors associated with poor sleep quality among undergraduates of a selected university in Sri Lanka: A descriptive cross-sectional study 

  Weerasinghe, T.; Jayamaha., A.R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Poor sleep quality can lead to daytime performance, increase the risk of motor-vehicle and occupational accidents, exacerbate medical, neurologic, and/or psychiatric conditions, and diminished quality of life. ...
• Violence seen on Facebook and YouTube videos: a qualitative study 

  Harshani, P.; Jayananda, C.; Hapuarachchi, N.; Harshana, U.; Kularathna, H.; Athauda, L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Social media is popular specially among young adults in Sri Lanka. In the recent past, violent and graphic content have been seen circulating on social media. Objectives: To describe violence published on ...
• Contraceptive knowledge among first year students of Science, Commerce and Arts streams of University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 

  Jayathilake, D.L.A.A.; Jayathissa, P.H.T.N.; Jayaweera, P.H.S.; Karunathilake, S.C; Kularatne, B.M.N.D; Jayamanne, B.D.W. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Because of biological, psychological and social changes during puberty, youth is a period characterised of impulsiveness and risk-taking which results in risky sexual behaviours. Therefore, there is a timely ...
• Factors associated with general health status and general wellbeing of Advanced Level students in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka 

  Gangodawila, T.; Isurika, A.; Pathirana, D.; Katugampala, M.; Rupasinghe, T.; Nazeer, I.; Hettiaratchi, U. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Adolescents need to maintain a good general health status and well-being since they are at a developmental stage of life. Objectives: To describe factors associated with General Health Status (GHS) and General ...
• Prevalence and associated factors of insomnia during pregnancy 

  Kumarasinghe, K.W.K.N.; Karunasekara, N.P.T.S.; Jayawickrama, U.C.V.; Jayashani, G.S.; Jayathilaka, L.G.R.L.K.; Senaratna, C.V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Insomnia during pregnancy is associated with adverse health outcomes but its prevalence in Sri Lankan women is unknown. Objectives: We aimed to determine insomnia prevalence and its associated factors during ...
• Knowledge and practices regarding primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases among adults aged 18-30 years in Colombo District, Sri Lanka 

  Senatilleke, N.H.N.; Ramanayaka, R.A.P.D.; Premathilake, K.D.H.D.; Dissanayake, D.M.D.H.U.; Fernando, W.K.M.; Senaratne, B.C.V.; Perera, P.P.R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Research on knowledge and practices regarding primary prevention of CVD among adults aged 18-30 years are lacking in Sri Lanka. Objectives: To describe knowledge and practices on diet and lifestyle in preventing ...
• Awareness of zoonotic infections and preventive measures and the practice of those measures among farm workers in a livestock farm, Galle 

  Gunawardhana, T.; Gunwardhane, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Livestock farm workers are at higher risk of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infections. To mitigate the risk, awareness of diseases and practice of preventive measures is important. Objective of the study ...
• Knowledge on first aid among non-medical undergraduates of University of Peradeniya 

  Gunarathne, D.; Hemakeerthi, C.; Hashoora, F.; Hemal, H.; GunathiIake, D.; Gunarathne, R.; Chavindra, D.; Geekiyanage, D.; Herath, H.; Gunarathne, K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Knowledge on first aid is paramount in modem day’s world. University students are one of the best group of advocates to spreading knowledge and implementing correct first aid practices in the society. Objectives: ...
• Prevalence and risk factors of lower back pain among nurses in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka 2020 

  Kannangara, A.D.; Rodrigo, C.D.; Jayaram, U.; Amarasena, L.B.I.S.; de Silva, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Introduction: Lower back pain is one of the commonest occupational musculoskeletal diseases among nurses, mostly among nurses working in specialty medical ICUs such as cardiology and neurology. Objectives: The aim of this ...

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