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Awareness of Breast Cancer and Breast Self-examination among Female Undergraduates in the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka: A Cross-sectional Study

Madushani, K.A.; Peiris, H.H. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08)

Background: Breast Cancer (BC) is the commonest cancer among females all over the world and in Sri Lanka. The regular Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is an important way to detect BC early. Then it is more likely to be ...
Correlation of eGFRs Estimated by Different Equations based on Creatinine and Cystatin C in Patients on Haemodialysis Treatment

Wanniarachchi, W.A.U.; Amarasiri, A.M.S.S.; Attanayake, A.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an emerging global health burden. Precise assessment of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is crucial for the accurate staging of CKD. Different equations have ...
Factors Associated with Activities of Daily Living among Stroke Survivors Attending Follow-up Clinics at Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya

Kariyawasam, P.N.; Pathirana, K.D.; Hewage, D.C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in the world. It can affect the activities of daily living (ADL) of stroke survivors. Identifying the factors associated with ADL of stroke survivors is vital ...
Impact of Lowering Neonatal TSH Cut-Off Value in the New-born Screening Program for Detecting Congenital Hypothyroidism

Liyanage, D.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Bandarigoda, J. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: The national guidelines for management of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in Sri Lanka, advocates the cut-off value of thyrotrophin (TSH) level as above 20 mIU/L for notification by the heel-prick blood spot ...
Performance-based and Self-reported Physical Functions and Associated Co-morbidities among Community-dwelling Older People in Embilipitiya MOH Area

Karunadasa, R.; Rathnayake, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Physical Functions (PF) in performance based and self-reported ways are essential parameters for health assessment in older people that can be further influenced by co morbidity. Objectives: To assess the ...
Is Neutrophil-Gelatinase associated Lipocalin a Sensitive Indicator of Paediatric Renal Health over Albuminuria in Communities with High Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Aetiology in Sri Lanka?

Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C.; Sandamini, P.M.M.A.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Jayasinghe, S.; De Silva, P.M.C.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Albuminuria is a reliable indicator of kidney diseases, particularly at late proteinuric stages, and due to its low sensitivity, early renal injury is mostly unappreciated in clinical screening. On the ...
The Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal Plants with Potential Anti-ulcer Activity and Their Mechanism of Actions: An Overview

Kumarapperuma, P.; Hettihewa, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach with the formation of lesions in the gastrointestinal mucosa. Conventional drugs such as proton pump inhibitors, histamine ...
Does Family Influence the Development of Substance Use Disorder? Residential Rehabilitees' Perceptions

Jayamaha, A.R.; Herath, H.M.N.D.M.; Dharmarathna, H.N.N.D.; Fernando, M.M.M.R.; Ranadeva, N.D.K.; Samarakoon, D.N.A.W.; Arachchi, A.M.P.S.; Senerath, S.N.; Amarabandu, P.N.; Senanayake, B.; Darshana, A.T.; Renuka, A.N.; Samarasinghe, K.L.; Fernando, S.S.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) is influenced by several biopsychosocial factors. Family factors are perceived to contribute to an individual’s vulnerability in developing SUD. Objectives: To identify the ...
Emotional Intelligence and Empathy among Nursing Undergraduates at the Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka

Arumapperumachchi, P.M.; Thuduwage, S.V.R.; Patabendige, P.N.M.; Weerasinghe, G.D.D.B.; Gamage, C.K.W.; Hettigoda, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is defined as the ability of understanding and managing one’s emotions on their own. The ability to understand others' feelings and experiences is defined as empathy. EI and empathy ...
Knowledge on Safety Measures Regarding Hospital Acquired Infections among Sanitary Workers at the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya

Asiri, H.S.; Abeygunasekara, T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a primary health concern in the hospital sector. HAIs are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Hospital sanitary workers are a high-risk ...
Positive Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Perception of Undergraduate Students of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Ruhuna

Mithurshiyan, L.; Bandara, W.V.R.T.D.G.; Amarasingha, A.A.D.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: COVID-19 pandemic affected almost all aspects of life of people in the world. While the world was facing the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduates were badly affected at their core. For them, the ...
Effect of Temperature on Cysteine Inhibitory Activity of Seed Extracts of Vigna unguiculate (Cowpea) Sri Lankan Breeds

Thilakarathne, R.M.P.S.; Ampemohotti, A.A.L.T.; Hettiarachchi, C.M.; Kumari, K.D.K.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Disturbances in regulation of cysteine activity may leads to severe disease conditions such as cancers, neurodegenerative disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, the discovery of natural cysteine ...
Antacid Properties of Acidic and Basic Aqueous Extracts Obtained from Vishnukranthi (Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.) Plant

Ruberu, T.I.S.; Jayasuriya, W.J.A.B.N.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.; Suresh, T.S.; Palliyaguru, L.; Jayaweera, P.M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: The perinneal herb, Evolvulus alsinoides is commonly known as Vishnukranthi (Sinhala), Dwarf morning glory (English), Vishnukarandi (Tamil) and Shankpushpi (Sanskrit). This plant with blue flowers is known ...
A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study of Practices Related to Usage of Skin Antiseptics among Healthcare Professionals in Sri Lanka

Kalingamudali, Y.T.; Munasinghe, S.M.N.; Dewalegama, S.D.; Jalini, P.; Jayamaha, A.; Jayaratna, D.L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Skin is the largest organ in the body where microorganisms reside, potentially producing detrimental effects if introduced into the body through invasive medical procedures. Healthcare-associated infections ...
Level of Physical Activity and Perceived Barriers among Nurses in COVID-19 Wards, National Hospital Sri Lanka: A Cross-sectional Study

Dimuthu, W.N.; Wijewardana, S.D.S.G.; Disanayaka, N.K.; Kumari, K.G.C.T.; Madhuwanthi, E.A.N.; Weerasinghe, T.; Dharmarathna, H.H.N.D.; Jayamaha, A.R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Physical activity is a known positive reinforcement for health and an effective coping behaviour against pandemic-related stressors. Physical activity and self-care routines of the nurses were disturbed due ...
Psychological Distress related to Acne among Young Adults who are Attending to the Dermatologic Clinic at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Perera, K.G.D.M.; Rathnayaka, R.M.U.S.; Pathmathilaka, T.M.D.; Premathilaka, H.G.N.P.; Dissanayake, D.M.N.L.; Jayamaha, A.R.; Dharmarathna, H.H.N.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Acne is a common visible skin disease affecting a considerable percentage of the world population with the highest prevalence in the younger generation. It is known to cause a significant psychological impact ...
Factors Affecting Consumer Preference on Mobile Specimen Collection Service in the Kandy Municipal Area: A Cross-sectional Study

Dissanayake, D.M.D.S.; Wickramasinghe, W.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: The mobile specimen collection service (MSCS) is a well-established healthcare service worldwide. Although this service is well established, most of the people in Sri Lanka still visit the laboratory to ...
Help Seeking Attitude for Depression among Nursing Undergraduates in a Private Education Institute in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Nazeer, Z.A.A.; Deneththi, M.P.; Hathurusinghe, H.D.R.H.; Fernando, W.D.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Depression is a psychological problem which affects undergraduates. Studies have shown that nursing undergraduates are more prone to have depression due to clinical training, academic workload, and night ...
Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors among Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics at Teaching Hospital Mahamodara

Edirisooriya, M.N.S.; Ponnamperuma, T.T.; Dasanayake, L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are described as periods of happiness in a women’s life. Unfortunately, this period has increased the risk for mental health issues. Maternal depression is the commonest mental health ...
Factors Associated with Treatment Default among Patients with Cancers during COVID-19 Pandemic at the National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka

Gabrial, L.C.G.M.; Jayaweera, D.A.G.R.; Abeylath, T.W.H.C.K.; Kolambage, D.M.; Manodya, E.A.H.; Jayamaha, A.R.; Nisansala, M.W.N.; Senarath, N.S.A.S.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Anti-cancer therapy is vital to mitigate and/or irrigate the cancers and treatment default affects the progression of disease manifestation. Identification of factors that contributes to default treatment ...

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