• The Effect of Flooding on Mental Health as Perceived by Parents and Students in a Selected Rural Community in Galle District: A Qualitative Study 

  Colombathanthri, D.V.; Madushanthi, H.J.H.; Lenora, J. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Sri Lanka has two distinct monsoon seasons and commonly experiences seasonal flooding due to extreme rainfall. Particularly Southern region is more susceptible to flooding during South-West season. During ...
• Social Media, Family Relationships and Bullying Behaviour in School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Galle, Sri Lanka 

  Sandakumari, H.H.H.S.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: School bullying has been identified as a major public health problem worldwide. Bullying can have negative consequences on both the bullies and bully victims. School bullying still remains as a hidden public ...
• Sexual Life of Male Stroke Patients 

  Liyana Arachchi, L.A.C.D.; Sirithunga, I.W.P.; Muthugala, M.N.S.; De Silva, B.S.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Sexual dysfunction in stroke survivors is common. However, it is an under recognized complication. Sexual dysfunction is more common among male patients with stroke and 50% or more of stroke survivors are ...
• Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Depressive Symptoms among Adolescents in a Rural Area, Sri Lanka 

  Madhushani, H.A.M.S.; Weeratunga, S.M.E.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that normally occurs during the period from childhood to adulthood. Due to the physical, social and psychological changes as ...
• Effectiveness of the Non-Pharmacological Rehabilitation Interventions on Abstinence of Psycho-Active Substance Abuse: A Systematic Review 

  Jayamaha, A.R.; Herath, H.M.N.D.M.; Ranadeva, N.D.K.; Dharmarathna, H.N.N.D.; Buddhini, D.G.H.; Priyadarshani, U.G.N.; Samarakoon, D.N.A.W.; Arachchi, A.M.P.S.; Senerath, S.N.; Samarasinghe, K.L.; Fernando, S.S.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Nearly 75% of individuals who completed existing rehabilitation programmes in Sri Lanka reported relapses of substance use disorder. The abundance of effective Non pharmacological interventions to treat ...
• Do Human Relationships Play a Role to Change the Perception of Drug Addicts in Rehabilitation?: A Qualitative Study 

  Thilakarathne, S.D.T.H.; Perera, B.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Drug addiction has become a major health issue, specificaly, among young people in Sri Lanka. Family, peer and other social relationships are found to be closely associated with substance use behavior in ...
• A Study on Level of Depression among Senior Citizens in Aged Care Centres in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Fernando, J.I.; Herath, L.K.; Ranawaka, S.V.; De Silva, K.C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Depression is a prevalent but severe mood disorder that requires therapy. Sri Lanka is one of the world's fastest-aging nations. It is anticipated that, this fast demographic transition will lead to an ...
• An Analysis of Coping Strategies for Managing Stress among Healthcare Professional Undergraduates of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 

  Peiris, T.S.A.; Prasadi, G.A.M.; Hettihewa, S.K.; Karunaratna, A.C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: University is the best platform which provides opportunities for undergraduates to develop their successful career. However, it is noticed that university life has become stressful for undergraduates due ...
• Supplementation of Freeze-Dried Ivy Gourd Leaf Extract on Cardio Vascular Risk Factors and Atherogenic Index in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 

  Wasana, K.G.P.; Attanayake, A.P.; Weeraratna, T.P.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Dietary and pharmacotherapeutic interventions to modify risk factors of CVD ...
• Formulation of a New Herbal Soap Based on a Traditional Herbal Recipe of Medicinal Plants in Sri Lanka 

  De Silva, M.B.V.R.; Godakumbura, P.I. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Herbal soaps based on traditional recipes with proven qualities are not readily available in Sri Lankan market. Hence, the current study was aimed to formulate a new herbal soap with specific qualities using ...
• Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Sunscreen Lotion Employing Clitoria ternatea Floral Extract as Active Ingredient 

  Jayashan, T.W.K.S.S.; Wijesekara, K.A.K.D.; Napagoda, M.T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Intermittent exposure to solar UltraViolet (UV) radiation is considered to increase the risk of photo-dermal pathogenesis. Herbal extracts and herbal cosmeceuticals rich with flavonoids have proven their ...
• Evaluation of in-vitro Antiurolithiatic Potential of Ethanol, Hexane, and Aqueous Extracts of Aegle marmelos 

  Hewagama, S.P.; Hewawasam, R.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Medicinal plants have been extensively studied for their various biological activities and therapeutic potentials including antiurolithiatic potential. Calcium oxalate (CaOx) is the predominant component of ...
• Use of Internet and eHealth literacy Skills among Nursing Students in a Selected Government School of Nursing, Sri Lanka 

  Senevirathna, A.; Rathnayake, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Nurses need to have skills in finding, understanding and applying health information available online platforms into their practice. The development of these skills among nursing students is an essential ...
• The Quality of Life of Mothers of Children with Congenital Heart Diseases: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study 

  Jayasinghe, J.P.A.D.; Jayasekara, C.P.D.; Pushpamali, H.D.A.U.; Jayamaha, A.R.; Dharamarathna, H.H.N.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) is the commonest of all congenital defects and the highest prevalence is reported in Asia which is 9.3 per 1,000 live-births. Having a child with CHD may cause high level of ...
• Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction among the Nursing Officers in General Hospital, Kalutara 

  Senanayake, N.C.; Udarika, L.L.; Sewwandi, G.V.N.; Dedunu, K.D.A.N.; Agalawatta, A.S.M.J.S.B.; Kumara, W.G.C.; Jayasekara, J.M.K.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Job Satisfaction (JS) are two critical elements in the Nursing profession. Therefore, proper identification of these characteristics is important to upgrade the nursing ...
• Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Management of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in National Hospital, Sri Lanka 

  Mohommad, S.R.; Kanchana, W.V.N.; Madumali, W.D.; Gunarathna, D.A.M.M.S.; Iddagoda, I.H.L.G.; Dharmarathna, H.H.N.D.; Perera, A.C.H. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. Infections with MRSA increases the mortality of patients greater than due to infections with methicillin sensitive ...
• Influence of Pre-Operative Health Education Sessions on Improving the Knowledge of Therapeutic Interventions among Patients Awaiting Coronary Angiography at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Sri Lanka 

  Bandara, G.E.H.; Pushpakumari, B.A.C.D.; Uduwaka, U.H.K.K.; Niwarthana, M.A.T.; Nisansala, M.W.N.; Senerath, N.S.A.S.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of global deaths, and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common type. An effective, invasive, diagnostic coronary angiography is a widely used tool ...
• First Year Nursing Students’ Adjustment to the New Learning Environment at Government Nursing Schools in Sri Lanka as Percieved by Nursing Educators 

  Wijayasundara, W.M.S.K.; Meegoda, M.K.D.L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Adjustment to the college as a freshman is crucial for the future academic progress, for a successful career and for life of an individual. To be an effective nurse in the future, the students should enjoy ...
• Association of Taste and Smell Changes with Dietary Practices among Pregnant Mothers Attending the Antenatal Clinic in Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara 

  Dissanayake, S.A.D.M.P.D.; Imendra, K.G.; Gamage, M.W.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Taste and smell changes are found to be very common at the early stage of pregnancy and gradually reduced at the late pregnancy. Physiological and hormonal changes may lead to these changes. Taste and smell ...
• Association between Learning Environment and Perceived Stress among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study 

  Jagoda, T.; Rathnayake, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Learning environment includes classroom learning, skill practice and clinical learning, could be identified as one of the key sources of perceived stress among nursing students. Objective: To assess the ...

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