• Parents’ Knowledge and Practice Regarding Use of Spectacles in Children in the Age Between Two to Ten years Old Children with Refractive Errors Participating in Eye Clinic at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo 

  Koralegedara, H. K. G. C. J. K.; Senarathne, S. M. D. T. N.; Kumari, K. A. A. D.; Thakshila, L. W.; Ranathunga, R. G. N. S.; Vithanarachchi, S. L. H.; Kanchana, K. T. G. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Globally 123 million people have been affected refractive errors. Among them 19 million are children and 80% of them are visual learners. Objectives: To assess the parents’ knowledge, practice, and factors ...
• Patient Related Factors Affecting Accuracy of Fasting Blood Sugar Value among People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 

  Kelaniyabandara, K. W. K. B. C. L.; De Silva, W. K. P.; Rathnayaka, R. T. D. K.; Adikari, A. M. S. P.; Nuwansala, H. U. C.; Priyanthi, W. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its complications have risen in Sri Lanka. Although the HbAIc is the most accurate investigation for testing glycaemic control, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test is the ...
• A Follow up Study on Antibiotic Compliance of Those Who Take Antibiotic from Outdoor Pharmacy of Teaching Hospital Karapitiya 

  Gamage, T. D.; Mahinda, K. D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Any substance that inhibits the growth and replication of a bacterium or kills it outright can be called as an antibiotic. Misuse of antibiotic lead to global health problem such as antibiotic resistance. ...
• Anticandidal Activity of Ten Selected Medicinal Plants in Sri Lanka 

  Nandapala, J. H. Y. P.; Napagoda, M. T.; Weerasinghe, N. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Candida is commensal yeast that lives harmlessly in the gastrointestinal tract and the oral and vaginal mucosa, and is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. These yeasts often cause superficial ...
• Role of Traditional and Herbal Medicines in Mother Initiated Medication for Young Children-A Qualitative Study 

  Prasadi, G. A. M.; Senarathna, L.; Dharmaratne, S. D.; Dawson, A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Use of traditional and herbal medicines is continuously increasing around the world. WHO identified that the children are more vulnerable to receiving inappropriate, non-evidence based over-the counter, ...
• Evaluation of Antiurolithiatic Potential in Crataeva religiosa (Lunuwarana) 

  Madhumadhavi, K. K. N.; Napagoda, M. T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Urolithiasis is the condition where urinary calculi are formed in the urinary tract and is identified as one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. None of the known and available treatments could prevent ...
• Effect of Calcium Level in the Drinking Tube Well Water of Urelu West Area Jaffna Peninsula on the Dissolution / Solubility of Ciprofloxacin (BP) tablets 

  Lamerika, R.; Dissanayake, A. S.; Dantanarayana, P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Calcium concentration in drinking water provides bio availability in human body which is as high as that of milk and milk products. The average daily water intake of a human via drinking is 1.7 L. It is not ...
• Prevalence of Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Practices among Children Attending a Primary School in Piliyandala Educational Zone; A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study 

  Edirisuriya, M. D.; Goonewardena, C. S. E. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Dental caries is an important dental public health problem and is the most prevalent oral disease among children. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries and oral hygiene practices among ...
• Awareness of Undergraduate Nursing students on Female Contraceptıves Safety, Effıcacy and Sıde Effects: KIU 

  Kanchana, K. T. G.; Razzaag, B. A.; Mizna, F.; Shaamila, H. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Unplanned pregnancies had rapidly emerged as a social issue that severely deteriorates the quality of life of parents and children. It can be prevented by using contraceptive methods. Since nurses are an ...
• Usage of Facebook as a Communication Channel: Adolescents’ Perspective 

  Nimalsiri, W. H. A.; Dissanayake, G. E. M. N. K.; Dharmarathne, N. D. C. V. K.; Kuruppu, N. R.; Madhavi, A. V. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: As a method of socializing, Facebook was opened to be used by the general public and now Facebook users are increasing all over the world including Sri Lanka. However, the danger of using Facebook may be ...
• Exploration of Mothers’ Experiences with Very Premature Babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Teaching Hospital Kandy 

  Godigamuwa, G. R. H. K.; Jayarathne, M. S.; Wimalasena, W. G. I. P.; Rathnayake, R. M. S. L.; Chamika, R. M. A.; De Silva, B. S. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Babies born before completing 37 weeks of pregnancy are called as premature babies. Among them babies born between 28 – 32 weeks of pregnancy are categorized as very premature babies. Premature births and ...
• Does the IQ level and Family’s Social Economic Status affect the Academic Performance in Girls’ School Students in Kandy Educational Zone? 

  Dharmarathna, H. H. N. D.; Gamage, M. W. K.; Hewawasam, S. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Academic achievements of the school students are vital for their own future and the economic and social development of the country. The individuals who show poor academic performance get stigmatized, depressed ...
• Quality of Life Style of Slum Dwellers in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 

  Seneviratne, D. M. E. A.; Kruppu, K. A. S.; Karunaratna, K. A. P. T.; Kamalasiri, A. D. M. C.; Nawaratna, N. M. N. W. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: A slum is a highly populated urban residential area consisting mostly of closely packed, dilapidate housing units in a situation of worsen infrastructure, inhabited primarily by impoverished persons. Sri ...
• A Review on the Role of Molecular Biology in Medical Therapy: Trends and Challenges 

  Arachchige, P. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Application of molecular biology techniques and principles have become more common in designing therapeutics. Objectives: To identify the use of molecular biological techniques and principles in current ...
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Psycological Counseling among Nursing Officers in Psychiatric Units, Sri Lanka 

  Thalagala, T. R. J. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Professional counselling is a skilled activity that involves assisting others in managing and resolving psychological, emotional, behavioral development, relational, vocational and other personal challenges. ...
• Work-Related Factors for Low Back Pain among Intensive Care Nurses 

  Shyamaleea, H. M.; Pushpakanthia, U. D. K.; Neranjia, M. W. N.; Vithanarachchi, M. T.; Hewabatage, P. N.; De Silva, B. S. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting many nurses in Sri Lanka, especially Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses. This has many negative consequences both on the nurse and the patient. Low ...
• Selection of Traditional Bone Setting Treatments Following Fractures among Patients Attending Ayurvedic Treatments Centers in Akuressa area 

  Chandrajeewa, A. V. P.; Rathnayake, N.; Alwis, G. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Sri Lanka is a historical country claiming for a valuable Ayurvedic Medicine culture, which extends to the traditional bone setting (TBS) treatments for the management of low energy fractures (LEF). ...
• Sleep and Wake Habits with Academic Performances of Allied Health Sciences Students of Selected Universities in Sri Lanka - A Comparison Study 

  Kaldera, H. P. S. R.; Imendra, K. G.; Sundarapperuma, S. M. T. D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Allied Health Sciences students are a unique group of students found in university system and health care system. Although ample sleep is very important for physical and mental fitness of healthy beings, ...
• Explore the Socio-economic Issues on Garbage Collectors in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Perera, M. K. M. M.; Wijayabahu, M. D. S. S.; Subasinghe, A. D. D. M. S.; Perera, R. S. J.; Josiah, M. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Garbage collectors clear up all house hold garbage. They spend most of their time on roads and interact with the society. Society’s negative perception towards them most likely comes from the work they do. ...
• Hypoglycaemic Potential of Ethyl Acetate-Soluble Fraction of Mature Fruits of Averrhoa carambola (Star Fruit) on Normal Glycaemic Rats 

  Senevirathne, L. R. K. C. K.; Ekanayake, P. B.; Priyankara, C.; Fernando, P. H. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

  Background: Averrhoa carambola (star fruit) or “kamaranga” is a popular antidiabetic fruit. The hypoglycaemic activity of fruit pulp and leaves were well proven, with different in-vitro and in-vivo methods. Determination ...

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