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30th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Faculty of Medicine-2021: Recent submissions

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Attitudes towards homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism among medical students of a Sri Lankan university

Rajapaksha, J.S.R.L.; Rajapaksha, R.G.D.T.; Ranawaka, A.U.R.; Rangalla, R.D.M.P.; Ranwala, R.D.E.B.; Chandratilake, M.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients experience discrimination, insensitivity and ignorance about LGBT-specific health needs among healthcare providers. Developing the correct attitudes ...
Work-related health problems and their associated factors among teachers in schools of Western Province

Gurusinghe, A.; Perera, H.; Perera, S.; Samaraweera, R.; Subasinghe, S.; Amarasinghe, C.; Alagiyawanna, D.; Goonewardena, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: The teaching profession is characterized by high levels of stress and physical complaints. These occupation-related health problems affect the effectiveness of teachers influencing the quality of education. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on the use of European Number System and International Numbering System for coding food additives, among medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya.

Ekanayake, E. M. J. C.; Fernando, W. I. U.; Gamage, D. G. H. N.; Gurung, S.N.; Ekanayake, S. P. N.; Subasinghe, C. W. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: E number system (ENS) and international numbering system (INS) are used in coding food additives (FA). FAs are substances added to the packaged food to preserve their flavour, smell, appearance and structure. ...
Knowledge and lifestyle adaptations to COVID-19 among tea plantation owners in Balangoda, Sri Lanka

Dharmalingam, L.; Chandrasekera, C.; Pramodya, S.; Gamage, P.; Fernando, C.; Prathapan, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic is the current global health crisis with a socioeconomic impact around the world. Tea plantation owners need adequate knowledge of COVID-19 to prevent its spread in tea estates and sustain ...
Influence of preventive measures, awareness and attitudes regarding COVID 19 on the spread of respiratory infections among school children aged 15-19 years in the Western Province

Gamachchige, K.; Galhena, H.; Paranavithana, T.; Randeniya, T.; Rajendran, T. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: COVID 19 is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Since social distancing plays a major role in controlling the transmission, it is worthwhile to assess the influence ...
Knowledge regarding preventive measures of COVID- 19 and associated factors among employees of selected companies in Colombo area, Sri Lanka

Weerasinghe, T.; Goonewardene, C.S.E. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the demand for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) increased. In order to have a continuous supply of goods, employees’ knowledge on preventive methods of COVID 19 is important. ...
Should school teachers handling children with conduct disorder punish a child?

Elapatha, S.; Premawansha, I.; Nanayakkara, N.; Denuwan, S.; Madhushani, P.; Thirimanna, G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Conduct disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents in the world. Therefore, it is very important for teachers to know the proper practices in handling these children. ...
The effects of personal protective equipment on the mental wellbeing of health care workers

Martin, T.; Wickramaarachchi, H.; Samarathunga, P.; Medagoda, R.; Jayamanne, S.; Medagoda, K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Personal protective equipment (PPE) has become the key method to prevent the spread of the current SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic among health care workers (HCWs). PPE varies from the face mask to complete overall ...
Assessment and comparison of knowledge, attitudes and practices on usage of paracetamol among people (both males and females) within 20-30 years and 50-60 years attending Outpatient Department at Divisional Hospital, Wellawa

Galhenage, T.S.; Gangoda, E.W.W.M.M.B.; Hewawasam, H.H.A.U.; Hiran, J.K.H.; lllangasinghe, H.M.M.P.K.; Dassanayake, A.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Paracetamol possesses analgesic and antipyretic properties and is considered as one of the most commonly used over the counter medications worldwide. Despite its favourable safety profile, intentional and ...
Knowledge and practices regarding COVID-19 preventive measures among the patients admitted to a general medical ward

de Silva, R.; Wanigasuriya, R.; Marasinghe, C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: COVID 19 has developed into a global pandemic. Sri Lanka experiencing a major outbreak claiming many lives. Ministry of Health with other collaborators introduced precautions to be followed by the public. ...
Association of depression, anxiety and stress among outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka; a cross-sectional study

Wijewantha, K.S.L.; Wijewardena, D.L.T.M.; Wijethunga, W.T.N.K.; de Silva, N.L.; Fernando, S.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Depression, anxiety and stress and their associated factors, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, vary across regions. Sri Lankan studies assessing the prevalence and associations of these factors are ...
A retrospective descriptive study on deaths due to firearm injuries

Alwis, D.N.; Govinnage, D.P.S.; Kulathunga, D.L.; Perera, W.N.S.; Paranitharan, P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Using firearms is one of the methods of committing a homicide. In Sri Lanka use of firearms was prominent among terrorists and underworld criminals. The analysis of the injury pattern will help to find the ...
An attempt to study the behavior of plasma Hemoglobin in post transfusion iron chelated state in beta thalassemia major patients at Thalassemia Unit Kurunegala

Adikari, A.A.S.R.; Nawarathna, N.H.LA.; Fernando, K.M.I.; Abeypala, B.M.P.P.M.; Kottahachchi, D.U.; Gunathilaka, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Beta thalassemia major (pTM) patients require regular blood transfusions due to improper synthesis of normal hemoglobin. Objectives: The aim of this study is to make an attempt to examine the behavior of ...
Importance of public perception on the genetic link between parents and offspring in the determination of attitudes towards surrogacy.

Withana, J.L.; Beneragama, D.M.; Grero, K.L.W.; Carnage, T.G.J.N.; Munasinghe, M.A.A.; Pathiraja, R.P.; Prathapan, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Surrogacy, an unknown albeit discreetly commodified Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Sri Lanka might be controversial as it’s a third-party ART. Objective: To describe attitude and factors associated ...
Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the number of invasive procedures in Institute of Cardiology, National Hospital of Sri Lanka -A descriptive longitudinal study

Kuruppu, C.; Gunawardena, R.; Dunuwille, A.; Ranasinghe, G.; Fernando, N.; Mendis, S.; Fernando, M.; Wijewardena, A.; Prabath, I.H.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected healthcare services worldwide with a similar impact on invasive procedures, in Institute of Cardiology, National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). Objectives: To analyse ...
Identify the pattern of fractures among Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) victims requiring hospitalisation in District General Hospital, Kaltura

Keerawella, K.M.N.M; Roopasinghe, W.M.M; Kekulandara, K.M.N.S; Samarakoon, S.M.S.K; Jayarathne, W.M.J; Senarath, N.S.A.S.N; Kanchana, K.T.G (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: The mortality, morbidity and disabilities of Road Traffic Accidents are increasing rapidly. Objectives: The aim of the study was to identify the pattern of fractures among RTA victims, requiring hospitalization ...
Haematological indices and their correlation with fasting blood sugar level in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Munasinghe, M.V.; de Silva, N.A.R.; Thaldena, S.J.M.S.H.; Hettiarachchi, K.M.; Pullaperuma, R.; Kottahachchi, D.U. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a complex disease characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia associated with metabolic, cellular and blood disturbances leading to long term macro and micro vascular complications. ...
Psychological distress and factors associated with psychological distress among preventive health care workers involved in COVID-19 prevention work in selected districts of Sri Lanka

Dissanayake, D.M.S.Y.; Rathnayaka, R.M.S.M.; Perera, K.R.; Gamage, D.H.P.; Fernando, W.A.R.S.; Nazeer, I.; Palihawadana, V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has gravely affected the mental health of preventive healthcare workers (HCW) in Sri Lanka. Objectives: The study aimed to describe psychological distress, its associated factors and ...
Relationship between unexplained infertility and sedentary life style among women in urban city of Colombo; infertile female vs. fertile female

Karunarathne, H.P.P.M.; Darshika, P.; Manike, M.M.V.K.; Priyadarshanie, M.N.; Fernanadopulle, R.C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. Unexplained infertility is the infertility; whose cause remains unknown even after investigation. Any ...
Knowledge, challenges, quality of life and their associated factors among adult patients with Type 1 diabetes attending National Diabetes Centre - Rajagiriya

Fernando, L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Literature on type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and its effects on daily living, financial, educational, psychosocial challenges and quality of life is scare in Sri Lanka. Objectives: To describe the knowledge, ...

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