Faculty of Allied Health Sciencehttp://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/73422024-03-29T07:45:30Z2024-03-29T07:45:30ZEffects of Gymnema lactiferum leaf on glycemic and lipidemic status in type 2 diabetic subjectsBandara, ThushariRokeya, BegumKhan, SakinaAli, LiaquatEkanayake, SagarikaJansz, Errol RBalasubramanium, Kandiahhttp://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/146092023-09-12T10:06:01Z2008-10-04T00:00:00ZEffects of Gymnema lactiferum leaf on glycemic and lipidemic status in type 2 diabetic subjects
Bandara, Thushari; Rokeya, Begum; Khan, Sakina; Ali, Liaquat; Ekanayake, Sagarika; Jansz, Errol R; Balasubramanium, Kandiah
Gymnema lactiferum var. lactiferum is a climber distributed in many South
Asian countries. It is reported that the diabetic patients in Sri Lanka use G.
lactiferum leaves as a treatment for diabetes. However, scientific data is not
available on this plant. A clinical trial was conducted including 26, type 2
diabetic patients with hypercholesterolemia. The treatment group received a
suspension of G. lactiferum leaf powder twice daily for four weeks. Blood
parameters of both groups (treated and control) were determined at the be ginning and the end of the study period. Study indicates significant effects on
fasting blood sugar (p=0.002), cholesterol (p=0.004), and LDL lowering (p=
0.023) and a significant postprandial glucose lowering effect (p=0.026 for 60
min and p=0.022 for 120 min, after four weeks). In spite of the short study
period, a significant reduction (p=0.012) in HbA1C levels was also observed.
2008-10-04T00:00:00ZProper hydration is central for the health and wellness of childrenBandara,ThushariFenando, G.H.Shttp://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/145722023-09-12T10:08:49Z2022-11-15T00:00:00ZProper hydration is central for the health and wellness of children
Bandara,Thushari; Fenando, G.H.S
2022-11-15T00:00:00ZPsychological disturbances encountered by the healthcare professionals, military professionals and general public in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional studySundarapperuma,Thamudi DarshiGamage, Madushika Wishvanie KodagodaRathnayake, NirmalaWeeratunga, Eranthi BimaleeJagodage, Hemamali Madhushanthi Hirimburahttp://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/145702023-09-12T10:13:30Z2023-05-31T00:00:00ZPsychological disturbances encountered by the healthcare professionals, military professionals and general public in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Sundarapperuma,Thamudi Darshi; Gamage, Madushika Wishvanie Kodagoda; Rathnayake, Nirmala; Weeratunga, Eranthi Bimalee; Jagodage, Hemamali Madhushanthi Hirimbura
Background The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health concern, posing a greater risk of psychological
vulnerabilities for frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), military professionals and the general public around the globe.
These psychological issues appear to be long lasting and heighten the risk of mental health disorders. Therefore, this
study aimed to identify psychological problems encountered by HCWs, military professionals, and the general public
in Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023-05-31T00:00:00ZConsumers' Knowledge and Perception of Food Additives: A Study of Galle Municipal Area in Sri LankaNayanajith, M.Bandara, W.http://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/141642023-08-17T09:36:06Z2022-01-01T00:00:00ZConsumers' Knowledge and Perception of Food Additives: A Study of Galle Municipal Area in Sri Lanka
Nayanajith, M.; Bandara, W.
Food additives are substances added to food in order to maintain or improve the taste, texture, safety, freshness
or appearance. Food additives have been found to cause various health problems such as allergies, hormone
imbalances, cancers, fertility problems, obesity and hyperactivity. Limited data is available regarding the
consumer’s knowledge and perception of food additives in Sri Lanka. This descriptive cross -sectional study
was conducted to assess the consumers’ knowledge and perception on food additives to use the findings to
improve those aspects. Study sample consisted of 305 participants aged 30-50 years from Galle municipal
area. Data were collected by using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using
SPSS software version 22.0. Results indicated that the knowledge score on food additives in 73.7% of the
participants was poor, 20.7% were an average knowledge level, and 5.6% had having good knowledge. Only
36.1% of participants knew about the “E” numbers in foods, and 89.8% of participants believed food additives
cause an adverse effects on their health. Majority (79.3%) had the habit of reading food labels. About 71.2%
of participants do not frequently consume packed foods. Only 34.4% of participants knew about mono-sodium
glutamate. The level of knowledge on food additives is significantly different among the respondents with
different education levels (p=0. 001) and occupations (p=0.012). Females have the habit of reading food labels
more than males (p=0.032). Tamil and Muslim consumers use more food additives than Sinhalese people, and
graduates had a limited usage than the others. Usage of food additives showed significant differences among
the respondent’s educational levels (p=0.019) and ethnicity (p=0.009). The necessity of educating public on
the adverse health effects of food additives to minimize their consumption is emphasized. Controlling food
additives usage through necessary government legislations would be more effective.
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