• Health Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study 

  Kumuduni, R.A.D.; Sanjeewani, P.G.N.; Kanthi, H.B.G.T.; Ranawaka, K.H.; Yapa, H.E. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder during pregnancy affecting 13.9% of women in Sri Lanka. Owing to potential risks to mother, fetus and child’s development, GDM may ...
• Prevalence of Urine Incontinence and Its’ Impact on the Quality of Life of Older Adults in Galle 

  Kumari, M.D.H.S.; Perera, B. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a significant physical health issue among older adults. This condition adversely affects the quality of life (QoL) of older adults. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of UI ...
• Prevalence of Post-stroke Depression and Associated Factors in Selected Tertiary Care Hospitals in Sri Lanka 

  Madumali, R.H.H.D.; Kariyawasam, P.N. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: The prevalence of stroke and stroke-related disabilities are increasing in low and middle-income countries. Post-stroke depression (PSD) is one of the common consequences of stroke that is associated with ...
• Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomforts among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Tissamaharama MOH Area 

  Abewardhana, M.S.; Kariywasam, P.N. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Pregnancy is a special condition that can cause numerous physiological changes in a woman’s body. Hormonal and anatomical changes during pregnancy create various musculoskeletal discomforts. These discomforts ...
• Estimation of Stature and Weight using Selected Dominant Hand and Handprints Measurements among a Selected Young Adult Population in Sri Lanka 

  Murugananthan, K.; Karunarathna, R.D.S.N.; Madumali, I.K.D.; Piumini, J.M.C.; Sandeep, R.P.; Wijekumar, P.J.; Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Estimation of stature, weight, and gender are the fundamentals of personal identification in forensic science of crime victims and missing person’s identification. Objective: To formulate sex specific ...
• Supervision among Third-year Nursing Students in Selected Nurses Training Schools in Southern Province, Sri Lanka 

  Weerasinghe, Y.P.; Amarasekara, A.A.T.D. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Nursing education is a combination of theoretical learning and clinical experience. Since nursing is a performance-based profession, Clinical Learning Environment (CLE) and clinical supervision play a ...
• wareness and Prevalence of Perceived Symptoms of Cervical Cancer Risk Factors among Women Attending Gynecological Clinics at Base Hospital Tangalle 

  Wijesekara, S.L.; Tharangani, U.G.P.; Dilhani, M.K.R.; Sewwandi, S.M.G.; Dilhani, E.A.; Nisansala, M.W.N.; Senarath, N.S.A.S.N. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer among women globally. Incidence is gradually increasing and 90% of the new cases and deaths are reported in low and middle-income countries. Patient ...
• Medication Awareness among Geriatric Patients with Selected Chronic Diseases: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study 

  Tharangani, A.R.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.; De Silva, K.I.M. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Geriatric patients are more likely to have chronic diseases that necessitate pharmacotherapy, including multiple medications. Lack of awareness of medications and reduced compliance are not unusual among ...
• Workplace Safety Climate in Handling Systemic Anti-cancer Chemotherapy among Pharmacists at the National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka 

  Senarath, N.S.A.S.N.; De Silva, D.; Rathnayake, R.W.M.W.K.; Warnakulasuriya, S.S.P.; Meegoda, M.K.D.L.; Jayasinghe, S.S. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Pharmaceutical agents used in Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy (SACT) are considered hazardous. Unnecessary exposure to hazardous drugs leads to increased negative health effects among healthcare workers who handle ...
• Multiple and Substitute Addictions among Patients Admitted to U.S. Federal Substance Use Treatment Programs: A Market Basket Analysis of U.S. National Data 

  Kumbalatara, C.; McDaniel, J.; Jayawardene, W.P. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Self-motivated or intervention-based withdrawal of an addictive substance often causes a conscious or unconscious search for a substitute, leading to substitute addiction. In contrast, a new substance may ...
• Adherence to Pre-analytical Fasting Guidelines in a Nationally Representative Sample in the United States 

  Kumbalatara, C.; McDaniel, J.; Jayawardene, W.P. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: The definition of fasting, the manner in which it is communicated to clients, and the methods employed for its evaluation exhibit variations across health professionals. Similarly, the perceived significance ...
• Exploring Patients Experience in Availing Phygital Healthcare Services: Development of a Conceptual Framework 

  Ganji, K.; Afshan, N.; Itumalla, R. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: The advancement in technologies is having the profound impact on business and healthcare is no exception. This is evident from the recent pandemic where hospitals adopted digital technologies to provide ...
• Succession Planning in Healthcare: A Study of Hail Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia 

  Alenazi, K.N.; Itumalla, R.; Acharyulu, G.V.R.K. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Healthcare organizations must ensure that succession planning is in place to ensure that people are prepared to take on leadership roles as soon as a vacancy occurs in the organization. In Saudi Arabia's ...
• Associations between Healthcare Utilization and Quality of Life of Older Adults with Non-communicable Diseases in Rural Sri Lanka 

  Weerarathna, K.G.K.C.; Perera, B. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) is high in older adults. Such chronic conditions together with poor healthcare utilization would lead to poor quality of life (QoL) in older adults. In the ...
• Exposure Status and Risky Activities of Leptospirosis Patients Admitted to the Secondary and Tertiary Level Government Hospitals in Southern Province Sri Lanka 

  Wijayamuni, N.P.; Weeratunga, E.B.; Darshana, I.L.A.N.; Chandrasiri, P.A.A. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Leptospirosis is a deadly disease transmitted through water. This can be transmitted to the man directly through a skin lesion, a cut, mucous membranes or through a wound. A noticeable increment of deaths ...
• Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Modified Cream Based on Ayurvedic Formulation ‘Anoda Kola Alepaya’ 

  Gunasekara, P.D.N.; Jayasuriya, W.J.A.B.N.; Nadeshkumar, A.; Herath, H.M.D.R.; Dahanayake, J.M. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: ‘Anoda Kola Alepaya’ is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation which is composed of leaves of Abutilon indicum (country mallow), rhizomes of Curcuma longa (turmeric), seeds of Oryza sativa (rice) and Cocos ...
• Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory Activity of an Emulgel Based on Ayurveda Formulation ‘Ratha Taila’ 

  Jayathilaka, S.P.N.S.; Jayasuriya, W.J.A.B.N.; Nadeshkumar, A.; Herath, H.M.D.R.; Dahanayake, J. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: ‘Ratha Taila’ is an effective traditional herbal preparation, mainly used topically for skin diseases of children. The ingredients of ‘Ratha Taila’ include Ixora coccinea, Croton aromaticus, Gossipium ...
• Knowledge and Associated Factors on Episiotomy Care among Postnatal Mothers in Teaching Hospital Mahamodara 

  Gunerathna, K.M.M.U.; Karunanayaka, A.D.S.S.; Tharanga K, .J.M.D. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Episiotomy is a common surgical procedure to widen the vaginal opening during childbirth in Sri Lanka. For post-natal mothers, the postpartum period is critical, and careful attention, understanding of ...
• Perception of Post-partum Mothers Regarding the Post-partum Care Services Provided by the Public Health Midwives during the First Six Weeks 

  Nanayakkara, D.M.P.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: The postpartum period is crucial for a mother's and newborn's long-term health, making postpartum care (PPC) a critical and continuous process. Public health midwives (PHM) play a pivotal role in delivering ...
• Perceived Body Appearance and Eating Habits among Undergraduates of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna: A Cross-sectional Study 

  Amirthalingam, T.; Sundarapperuma, T.D. (FAHS, 2023-11-10)

  Background: Perception of body appearance is a crucial factor in young adults’ lives because it is associated with a decreased quality of life in youth. Overweight/ obese young adults are likely to underestimate their ...

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