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  Unknown author (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)
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  Unknown author (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices on antibiotic usage among nursing undergraduates in University of Ruhuna 

  Dissanayake, L.H.; Kariyawasam, P.N.; Liyanage, G.C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Emergence of antibiotic resistance has become a public health concern throughout the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antibiotic usage among nursing undergraduates ...
• Knowledge and practices on birth preparedness and complication readiness among antenatal mothers; a study from southern province 

  Ganewatta, S.M.T.; Rathnayaka, N.; Dassanayake, L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Birth preparedness (BP) and complication readiness (CR) is a novel concept and studies on this area is limited in Sri Lankan context. This study was conducted to evaluate the level of knowledge and practices on BP and CR ...
• Knowledge and practices of medico-legal activities related to nursing practice among nursing officers in Teaching Hospitals Karapitiya and Mahamodara 

  Madushani, W.A.D.S.; Gamage, M.W.K.; Perera, U.C.P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  In current Sri Lankan society, there is a higher prevalence of trauma due to road traffic accidents, violence etc. Since we do not have forensic nursing professionals, all registered nursing officers are supposed to take ...
• Knowledge and attitudes on fetal anomalies among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinics of Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara 

  Kanchana, K.T.G.; Abegunasekara, T.; Rameez, M.F.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Annually around three million children die due to congenital anomalies and it is a leading factor for infant morbidity. In Sri Lanka a major cause for neonatal death is fetal anomalies. The objectives were to assess ...
• Prevalence, severity and risk factors of urogynaecological symptoms among postmenopausal women; a community based cross sectional survey 

  Senevirathna, S.; Rathnayake, N.; Lenora, J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Menopause is one of the most critical stages of life in women. Presence of urogyneacological symptoms (UGS) possesses a greater influence on wellbeing and activities of day today life of post-menopausal (PM) women. ...
• Knowledge and attitudes on pain management among nursing officers serving in selected Government Hospitals in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Kumaranayake, Y.S.L.; Karunanayaka, S.; Gunawardena, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Pain is one of the commonest symptoms among patients seeking treatment. Poor management of pain cause distress and it affects the quality of life of patients and their families. Nurses play an important role in management ...
• Awareness and utilization pattern of well woman clinic services by target women in a rural health unit 

  Sudarshani, G.M.; Rathnayake, N.; Wijesinghe, C.J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Well woman clinic (WWC) services are under-utilized by target women especially in distant areas of Sri Lanka. Many factors including lack of awareness contribute to poor utilization of these services. This study evaluatedA ...
• Prevalence of traumatic injuries among female workers in garment industry in Dickwella Divisional Secretariat area 

  Sewwandi, H.R.A.; Fonseka, N.H.D.P.; De Silva, P.V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Work related injuries are a maj or public health problem in Sri Lanka today. Garment industry is the maj or foreign exchange revenue in Sri Lanka and work related traumatic injuries are more common among garment ...
• An assessment of knowledge, practices and associated factors related to drug compliance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending Diabetes and Endocrinology unit of Teaching Hospital Karapitiya 

  Rajapakshe, P.D.; Karunanayaka, A.D.S.S.; Imendra, K.G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Drug compliance is the main determinant in controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus among many therapeutic measures. Optimum knowledge and practices harmonise with good drug compliance. This stuc^y was designed to assess ...
• Presence of suicidal ideation among adult patients admitted to Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya. 

  Ayesha, K.G.C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Sri Lanka has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Only a few studies have looked at prevalence of suicidal ideation in general population and no studies were done among hospitalized patients. This study ...
• A study on knowledge, attitudes and practices of laboratory safety measures among medical laboratory technologists, at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya 

  Nethmini, K.K.M.; Maduranga, R.P.; Madusha, S.A.E.; Madushanka, U.D.P.; Manawadu, S.K.; Manohara, S.P.T.; Malshan, S.P.T.; Mapa, M.M.A.H.; Masakorala, N.D.; Muthukumarana, O.G.W.; Nadeera, K.R.D.O.; Nirman, P.V.G.N.; De Silva, P.V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  In recent years the care of patients has become increasingly dependent on the results of the laboratory investigations. Laboratory staff is at high risk of exposure to specimens and chemicals. Considering the inherent risk ...
• Administration of paracetamol for childhood fever; practices of parents 

  Wanni Arachchi, T.I.; Gamage, M.W.K.; Jayasinghe, S.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Parents are anxious when dealing with childhood fever. As a result, there is inadvertent usage of over-the-counter antipyretics such as paracetamol. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate parental practices of paracetamol usage ...
• Impact of sociodemographic and clinical factors on quality of life of breast cancer survivors 

  Munasinghe, W.; Rathnayaka, N.; Nanayakkara, P.G.C.L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Survival rates of breast cancer patients have increased with current management protocols. Long-term consequences of therapies, socio-demographic background and clinical variables may impair their Quality of life (QOL). ...
• Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of diabetes mellitus among participants of a non-communicable disease screening programme 

  Wijenayaka, P.R.C.; Lakmini, A.N.G.P.; Nethmini, K.K.M.; Aravinda, M.G.N.P.; Sanjeewa, B.H.U.; Sirithunga, C.; Wijesinghe, C.J.; De Silva, P.V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Diabetes mellitus is a common non-communicable disease (NCD), affecting millions of people worldwide. Early detection is crucial for its management as early interventions are necessary to retard the progression of ...
• A study of nutritional status of children and breastfeeding practices of their mothers in Galle Municipality area 

  Wijenayaka, P.R.C.; Dharmaratna, D.W.; Wakwella, W.K.T.R.; Wakeel, F.H.H.; Wanigaratne, S.G.; Wedagedara, V.M.; Weerakoon, V.D.R.; Weerasinghe, W.U.; Weerasinghe, H.L.; Widanapathirana, P.H.; Wijesinghe, N.M.; Wijesinghe, D.C.; Wimalaguna, D.W.N.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Proper breastfeeding practices are of utmost importance as it promotes the health of both mother and infant. Many studies in western settings have suggested that breastfeeding has a protective effect on childhood ...
• Anaemia and its correlates among tea estate workers in Homadola Estate, Udugama 

  Gamage, A.; Abraham, D.; Abeywickrama, C.; Amali, H.; Amarasiri, C.; Amarasuriya, R.; Atthanayake, K.; Bandara, M.; Chandilini, L.; Chinthaka, P.; Chinthaka, K.; Damayanthi, P.; De Silva, P.V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Anaemia is a global public health problem. It is an indicator of poor nutrition and sanitation with major consequences for social and economic development of a population. Further, the prevalence of anemia is higher in ...
• Ultra-Bright Metal-Fluorophore Aggregates by Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence of Dye-Doped Silica Nano Particles 

  Gunawardana, K.B.; Green, N.S.; Bumm, L.A.; Halterman, R.L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Enhancement of molecular fluorescence is of great interest due to the widespread popularity of fluorescence-based detection techniques available today. Although fluorescence-based detection is considered to be more ...
• Effect of iodine and iron status during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal thyroid functions: A prospective cohort study in Bope - Poddala health division 

  DeZoysa, G.E.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2016-07)

  Iodine and iron are the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world. It was reported that even mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy will affect maternal and subsequently neonatal thyroid functions and iron ...

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