• Association between Attitudes on Food Advertisements, Eating Behaviour and BMI among Adolescent Boys in a Selected School in Colombo 

  Gimhan, J. S.; Fonseka, G. O. M. S.; Gooneratne, K. M. A.; Seneviratne, S. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Obesity is a common problem in childhood and adolescence. Eating behaviour is an important determinant of obesity. Therefore, it was hypothesized that there should be an association between attitudes towards ...
• Prevalence of Risk Factors of Osteoporosis among a Group of Middle-aged Premenopausal Women in Sri Lanka 

  Subasinghe, H. W. A. S.; Lekamwasam, S.; Ball, P.; Morrissey, H.; Waidyaratne, E. I. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Osteoporosis has a multitude of risk factors and many of those begin in the middle age. Early recognition and management of risk factors in the middle age helps prevention of osteoporosis in old age. Objectives: ...
• Evaluation of Cytotoxic Effects in Aqueous Herbal Extracts Obtained from Psidium guajava, Garcinia quaesita and Cinnamomum verum Using Brine Shrimp Assay 

  Wijenayka, D.; Bulugahapitiya, V.; Jayasinghe, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: World Health Organization indicates that 70-80% of the world's population rely on plant based traditional medicine but their toxicological properties have not been explored adequately. Brine shrimp lethality ...
• Does Sri Lanka Need to Reshape the Education for Substance Use Prevention in Schools? 

  Jayamaha, A. R.; Dharmarathna, H. H. N. D.; Ranadeva, N. D. K.; Nawarathne, L. C.; Herath, H. M. N. D. M.; Buddhini, D. G. H.; Samarakoon, D. N. A. W.; Arachchi, A. M. P. S.; Senerath, S. N.; Darshana, A. T.; Samarasinghe, K. L.; Senanayake, B.; Welagedara, L.; Fernando, S. S. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The age of instigating substance use has decreased globally and school children have become more vulnerable. This is attributed to the scantiness of knowledge regarding substance use and, its’ consequences. ...
• Effects of the Presence of Pus Cells in Seminal Fluid Samples on Sperm Motility and Morphology in a Group of Males who attended to Subfertility Clinics in Galle District 

  Kadahetti, K. P.; Rodrigo, M.; Fernando, H. H. L. K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The quality of seminal fluid is one of the main determinants of male fertility. The quality of seminal fluid is determined by several parameters, such as volume, sperm concentration, percentage of normal ...
• Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance among Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Clinical Samples in Teaching Hospital Mahamodara 

  Sufna, M. S. F.; Weerasinghe, N. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus causing human infections is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To describe the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among S. aureus ...
• The Correlation between Falls Incidence and Quadriceps Muscle Strength of Patients with COPD Presented to National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Welisara and Chest Clinic at Medical Research Institute Sri Lanka 

  Gordon, L. A.; Sandali Malsri, D. G.; Wijesiriwardana, V. R.; Perera, G. A. D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Skeletal muscle dysfunction is observed in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Quadriceps muscle strength plays an important role in maintaining the postural stability. Objectives: ...
• The Perception and Preference for Online Education among Final Year Undergraduates during Covid-19 Pandemic in Selected State Universities in Western Province, Sri Lanka 

  Upeksha, S. H. D.; Gamage, M. A. M. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The educational institutes across the world have closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic jeopardizing the academic schedules. Most of educational institutes have shifted to online learning platforms to continue ...
• Evaluation of In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of a Formulation Developed by Rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria 

  Ileperuma, K. G.; Upeksha, S. D. R.; De Silva, H. P. D.; Samanmali, B. L. C.; Jayasuriya, W. J. A. B. N.; Herath, H. M. D. R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria is used in the Ayurveda system to treat inflammatory conditions. Objectives: To evaluate in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of different fractions of aqueous extract of ...
• Formulation of Antioxidants Rich Herbal Cream using Leaf Extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum (krishna thulsi) and Evaluation of In vitro Antioxidant Activity 

  Hettihewa, S. K.; Sankalpana, L. P. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Herbal cosmetics have gained considerable attention comparatively with synthetic cosmetic products. Ocimum tenuiflorum is a well-known medicinal plant widely used in Indian traditional medicinal and ...
• Nurses’ Perception towards the Use of Advanced Medical Devices in Critical Care Units 

  Weerabahu, R.; Dharmasiri, U.; Wickramasinghe, M.; Sirinilame, S.; Sriyani, K. A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Advancements in technology cause traditional medical equipment to become more sophisticated in function and structure. When using these Advanced Medical Devices (AMD) critical care nurses may have both ...
• Assessing the Awareness Regarding the Risk Factors of Cervical Cancer among Women in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Devindini, P. A. D. O.; Sameetha, F.; Amarasena, L. B. I. S.; Weerakoon, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Cervical cancer is a malignant tumour that arises in the uterine cervix, which has been identified as the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women around the world including Sri Lanka. A sexually ...
• Prevalence of Snake Envenomation History among Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin in Wilgamuwa Divisional Secretariat, Matale District, Sri Lanka 

  Erandika, H. G. N.; Basnayake, B. M. D. B; Nanayakkara, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Snake envenomation and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) following snake bite is more common among rural, agricultural workers in resource-poor community settings. Therefore, it is an additional risk factor for the ...
• Awareness and Experience about Government Pharmaceutical Pricing Regulations on Medication Usage of Patients with Chronic Non-communicable Diseases 

  Prasadi, D. G. P.; Dhanarisi, H. K. J.; Fahim, A. C. M.; Pathiraja, V. M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Different number of brand names are promoted for one generic medication with a wide price variation in Sri Lanka. Different countries apply varied pricing policies to ensure price control of medicines. The ...
• Knowledge and Practices of Foot Care among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in the Asian Countries: A Systematic Review 

  Dilrukshi, K. K. J.; De Silva, B. S. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation worldwide. The major amputation occurs every 20 seconds globally as a result of diabetic foot complications due to poor knowledge and ...
• Assessing Knowledge, Practice and Usage of Pain Relievers among Students in a Private Educational Institute in Sri Lanka 

  Adhikaram, A. M. S. T.; Rajaratnam, S.; Chathurangani, U. L. H.; Mahendran, N.; Yapa, Y. M. A. C.; Fernando, W. J. I. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Pain relievers are medications that use in different ways to alleviate various forms of body-experienced pain. Over-the-counter analgesics widely used by the public are paracetamol, opioids and non-steroidal ...
• Knowledge on Practice of Phlebotomy among Nursing and Biomedical Students in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Fernando, E. S.; Kuruwitage, G. S.; Rathnayake, M.; Das, C. V.; Mahalingam, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Phlebotomy, the act of drawing blood through venipuncture, is one of the most common procedures conducted in the healthcare facilities. Venipuncture is essential for the diagnosis and treatment for various ...
• Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Nutrition Labels in Ready to-eat Pre-packaged Solid Food among Government Employees 

  Fernando, M. G. D. V.; Fernando, M. P. S.; Fernando, W. W. G. M.; Pathirana, A. C. A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The nutrition transition has changed the dietary pattern of individuals to consume more pre-packaged food, which has led to increased mortality and morbidity due to non communicable diseases. Therefore, the ...
• Analysis of Cultural Encounter of the Senior and Junior Student Nurses 

  Senarathne, H. S.; Meegoda, M. K. D. L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Cultural diversity is a challenge that all healthcare workers face worldwide. Cultural encounters should have been included in nursing curricula to improve nurses' cultural competence in the face of this ...
• Pharmacognostical Study and Antacid Potency of Aqueous Extract of Desmodium triflorum Linn 

  Chathurika, M. G. S.; Jayasuriya, W. J. A. B. N.; Arawwawala, L. D. A. M.; Suresh, T. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Desmodium triflorum (Heen-Undupiyaliya) is a small, prostrate perennial herb which belongs to the family Lamiaceae. The plant has been in folkloric use including gastric ailments. Objectives: To analyze ...

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