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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 ...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Infant Care-related Information-seeking of Pregnant Women Admitted to the Antenatal Wards at Teaching Hospital Mahamodara, Galle

Weeramuni, N.P.; Karunanayaka, A.D.S.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Information-seeking plays an effective role in self-care of pregnant mothers and the advancement of their quality of life during pregnancy. Pregnant women need more relevant information about caring themselves, ...
Association between Depression and Quality of Life among Institutionalized Older Adults in Kurunegala District

Damayanthi, R.D.S.M.; De Silva, K.K.P.M.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Prevalence of depression is higher among older adults 60 years in the world. Depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affect physical health and psychological health. The association between ...
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 ...
Knowledge on Medico-legal and Ethical Duties Related to Child Abuse among Paediatric Nursing Officers: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Jothirathna, J.B.C.L.; Warushahennadi, J.; Rathnayake, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Child abuse is common in Sri Lankan context. Nurse is a member of the healthcare team who manages the victimized children admitted to paediatric wards. Therefore, nurses should have adequate knowledge on ...
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 ...
Detection of Anti-A and Anti-B Haemagglutinin Titre in Blood Group O Donor Plasma and its Correlation to Donor Age and Gender

Hettiarachchi, S.S.M.; Gunawardana, K.B.; Welivitiya, T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Though the blood group O donors are considered as the universal donors, their plasma contain both types of antibodies named anti-A and anti-B. These antibodies can cause Acute Haemolytic Transfusion Reactions ...
Effectiveness of Drama Therapy to Determine the Behavioral and Attitudinal Changes on Alcohol Used People: An Experimental Study

Uyangoda, M.P.N.; Mahesh, K.H.D.; Viraj, N.; Pathiraja, V.M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Alcohol is a legal and controlled substance. Alcohol consumption harms brain cells and it causes imbalance to brain chemistry. Drama therapy is a psychotherapeutic method, which is used to treat people ...
Menopause Specific Quality of Life of Post-menopausal Women in Kotapola Medical Officer of Health Area

Kandambi, S.B.M.; Rathnayake, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Menopause is a natural phenomenon experienced by women with different menopause-related discomforts. These discomforts lead to impairment of menopausal specific quality of life (MENQOL) that can be identified ...
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 ...
Awareness and Practice of Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Behaviours of Patients with Cancer at National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka

Madurangi, D.M.T.; Wijesekara, T.D.; Herath, H.M.I.K.K.; Darshani, K.D.C.; Mendis, W.I.; 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: COVID-19 is a global pandemic and strict preventive measures were introduced with the rapid spread of infection. The risk of infection is high among patients with cancers due to low immunity and disease ...
Bacterial Pathogens and Pathophysiological Parameters Associated with Urinary Tract Infections in Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Gunawardena, K.D.S.K.D.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Peiris, H.H. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more commonly encountered in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. Prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria is more common compared to symptomatic bacteriuria in DM patients. ...
Online Learning in the New-normal: Perspective of Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna

Silva, S.M.D.U.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.; Pathiraja, V.M.; Prasadi, D.G.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Most of Sri Lankan universities started practicing online education, with the emergence of COVID-19. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna (FAHS, UOR) has adopted LMS and Zoom technology ...
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 ...
Physical and Functional Measures among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in High Prevalent Areas for CKDu: A Pilot Study

Nisansala, W.A.T.; Ekanayake, C.B.; Karunarathne, R.H.; Wijerathene, P.A.T.M.; Damayanthi, H.D.W.T.; Steven, M.A.; Jayasekara, J.M.K.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is a major health issue in some provinces in Sri Lanka. The prevalence of CKDu is vary from 15.1 to 22.9% in some districts in Sri Lanka. Since last three ...
In-vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Thespesia populnea (L.) against Clinical Isolates of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Kumari, R.M.D.S.S.; Weerasinghem, N.P.; Attanayake, A.; Piyasiri, A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common and aetiological agent of many infections which is amenable to treatment with many antibiotics. Objectives: To determine in-vitro antibacterial ...
Gait in Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Patients is influenced by Upper Limb Functioning: A Quantitative Analysis Correlating QuickDASH with 4m Walk Test

Pushpika, G.D.S.; Samaranayake, T.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and death. Stroke can affect the motor cortex of patient resulting hemiplegia. Post stroke hemiplegic patients may suffer from impairments in gait and impairments ...
Bioactivity-guided Isolation of the Antidiabetic Compound Fucosterol from the Leaves of Coccinia grandis (L.)

Wasana, K.G.P.; Attanayake, A.P.; Jayasinghe, J.M.S.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W.; Weeraratna, T.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (Family: Curcurbitaceae) leaves are known to be a promising source for the isolation of antidiabetic compounds. Previous studies confirmed that the ethyl acetate extract of C. ...
Linguistic and Psychometric Validation of Sinhala Version of Pregnancy related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2

Rekha, P.D.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D.; Gamage, M.W.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Pregnancy-related anxiety (PrA) is a specific type of anxiety that can occur during the perinatal period. PrA has negative impacts on childbirth. Pregnancy-related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2 (PRAQ-R2) ...
Evaluating Knowledge of Antibiotic Resistance among First Year Health Science Undergraduates in University of Ruhuna: A Cross-sectional Study

Maduwanthi, W.H.; Subasinghe, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Antibiotic resistance (AR) has become a major global health problem. Poor knowledge about antibiotic usage and malpractices have directly contributed to the development of AR. As healthcare providers, ...

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