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Prevalence, associations and treatment outcome of anaemia in a cohort of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Luke, W.A.N.V.; Lakmini, K.M.S.; Nadeeka, D.; de Silva, S.T. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Anaemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that can adversely affect cardiovascular health and quality of life. We conducted a study to assess prevalence, associations and ...
Marriage patterns in Sri Lanka and the role of consanguinity in thalassaemia: A cross sectional descriptive analysis

Goonatilleke, M.D.D.C.; de Silva, S.T.; Rodrigo, R.; Perera, S.; Goonathilaka, G.W.M.R.G.B.; Ramees, L.; Mettananda, S.; Weatherall, D.L.; Premawardhena, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Consanguineous marriages play an important role in the propagation of thalassaemia. There is a paucity of data on consanguineous marriages in modern Sri Lankan society and its effect on ...
Tobacco industry promoting its image makes use of religious practices in Sri Lanka

Perera, N.C.S.; Lakmal, P.A.S.C.; Wijesuriya, H.; Fernando, A.I.B.; Dineshkumar, P.; Kandeepan, S.; Perera, K.M.N.; Rajasuriya, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Seventy percent of Sri Lankans follow Buddhism, a philosophy that dissuades its followers from the use of psychoactive substances. The national tobacco control laws prohibit sponsorships promoting ...
Implementation of pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs in Sri Lanka and the tobacco industry interferences

Wijesuriya, H.; Perera, K.M.N.; Perera, C.S.; Dineshkumar, P.; Lakmal, S.C.; Fenando, A.I.B.; Kandeepan, S.; Rajasuriya, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC), legally challenged the government's initiative on 80% of the pictorial health warnings (PHW) on cigarette packs. After several rounds of Appeal and Supreme Court ...
Deficiencies in the provision and the barriers in accessing family planning services for women working in Avissawella export processing zone

Pathirana, V.P.S.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Jayaratna, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Women working in export processing zones (EPZs) are reported to have risky sexual behaviors leading to unwanted pregnancies. The purpose of this study was to describe the deficiencies in the ...
Location and causes of road traffic accidents related to motorcycle riders and three-wheeler drivers brought to Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama

Williams, H.S.A.; Amarasekara, P.P.K.; Anthony, K.L.J.M.; Ariyawansha, A.B.M.; Aththanayaka, A.M.A.U.; Alwis, D.N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. Human, vehicle and environmental factors are identified as causative agents. The ...
Predictors of mortality in a cohort of adult Sri Lankans

Kasturiratne, A.; Beddage, T.; de Silva, S.T.; Niriella, M.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kato, N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: There is limited knowledge on early predictors of mortality among Sri Lankans. We investigated predictors of mortality in the Ragama Health Study cohort 10 years after recruitment. METHODS: The ...
Work related musculoskeletal disorders among garment workers in South Asia: A systematic review

Dissanayake, L.; Abhayasinghe, K.; Helliwell, T.; Corp, N.; Babatunde, O.; Sumathipaka, A.; Wickremasinghe, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are considered one of the central occupational health problems in both developed and developing countries. Localised pain, swelling, and discomfort ...
Do our Advanced Level students have satisfactory knowledge and attitudes related to contraception?

Weerasinghe, W.M.S.P.S.; Weerakoon, H.P.P.G.; Weerarathna, W.G.M.M.H.; Weerasinghe, W.M.L.J.; Weerasinghe, W.M.A.E.; Weerasooriya, M.P.S.R.; Perera, K.M.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Advanced level (AIL) students, shortly leaving school to a new life, are older than 16 years, the legal age to consent for sexual activities. Inadequate knowledge on contraception can lead to ...
Exposure to alcohol marketing among adolescents in Colombo district: A mixed methods study

Athauda, L.K.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Peiris- John, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Alcohol initiation age is reported as 14 years in Sri Lanka. Despite regulations to control alcohol marketing, it is accessible, affordable and advertised to adolescents. This study aimed to ...
Awareness and usage patterns of substances among pre-clinical phase students at a Medical Faculty in Sri Lanka

Hapangama, A.; Fernando, R.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Availability and usage patterns of psychoactive substances have changed worldwide. Knowledge about new trends of substance use is important for future generation of medical professionals to ...
Review of the cervical cancer screening programme in the Puttalam district

Fernando, Y.K.J.; Pathmeswaran, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: A well implemented screening programme is effective in preventing cervical cancer. ln order to improve programme effectiveness all programmes need to be reviewed periodically. The objective of ...
The first case of introduced malaria in Sri Lanka after elimination: Approach by the Anti Malaria Campaign to prevent re-establishment of malaria

Karunasena, V.M.; Marasinghe, M.M.M.B.; Amarasinghe, S.; Senaratne, P.A.S.; Hasantha, M.B.R.; Hevawitharana, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Apart from imported malaria infections Sri Lanka has been free of malaria cases for the past six years after elimination until December 26th 2018, when the first introduced case was reported. ...
Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy and cardio metabolic risk parameters in the offspring at 10-11 years

Herath, K.K.W.H.P.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Studies of developmental origins of health and disease have highlighted the possible role of hyperglycaemic intrauterine environment mediating and accelerating the current epidemic of diabetes ...
Relationship between objectively measured physical activity, sedentary behaviour and body mass index among 11-13 year-old adolescents in Colombo

Dabare, H.P.M.; Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Lanerolle-Dias, M.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Jayawardena, R.; Hills, A.P.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickramasinghe, V.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Inadequate physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) are attributed to the high prevalence of adolescent obesity in the world. This study aimed to identify the relationship between PA ...
Nutrition of patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimers disease using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Fernando, M.G.; Silva, K.D.R.R.; de Silva, M.P.; Obadaarachchi, L.N.; Yalegama, L.L.W.C.; Dissanayake, A.S.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Focus on the nutrition of patients with Alzheimer's disease is limited despite the need for optimization of overall patient health to improve well being and outcome. The objective of this study ...
Knowledge on family planning and use of contraceptives among women working in Avissawella export processing zone

Pathirana, V.P.S.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Jayaratna, I.L.K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Women working in export processing zones (EPZs) are reported to have risky sexual behaviors leading to unwanted pregnancies.The purpose of this study was to describe the level of knowledge ...
Workplacebased intervention to improve knowledge on family planning and use of contraceptives among reproductive-age women workers of Avissawella export processing zone

Pathirana, V.P.S.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Jayaratna, I.L.K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Women working in export processing zones(EPZs) are reported to be involved in risky sexual behaviors leading to unwanted pregnancies which are associated with high maternal morbidity, mortality ...
Ecology of healthcare: Symptom prevalence and health care seeking behaviour in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Withana, S. S.; Mendis, K.; Nandasena, S.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: In 20 J 5, the Ministry of Health reported that 55 million outpatient visits were made to government OPDs and estimates 100 million visits by 2027. We studied the community symptom prevalence, ...
Practice of cultural remedies for infertility among women in the Western Province, Sri Lanka

Hitige, D.G.; Herath, B.P.B.; Herath, N.M.I.U.; Hasna, M.H.F.; Harshani, H.A.D.; Chandratilake, M.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: In Sri Lanka, the concept of infertility and its treatment are influenced by cultural norms. This study explored the common cultural beliefs and remedies associated with infertility in Sri Lanka ...

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