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Prevalence and Predictors of Psychological Problems among Principal Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Galle, Sri Lanka

Wijesinghe, Champa J.; Hewage, C.G.; Fonseka, P. (Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2014-11-13)

Background Caregivers of children with disabilities are easy victims of psychological ill-health. Assessment of psychological problems and identification of factors predicting such outcomes are vital in identifying high-risk ...
Physical Activity Patterns Six Weeks after Delivery in Postpartum Women with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Sundarapperuma, T.D.; Wijesinghe, Champa J.; Hettiarachchi, P.; Wasalathanthri, S. (Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021-09-24)

Objectives: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a world health concern. Women with a history of GDM have a high prevalence of developing type two diabetes mellitus, recurrence of GDM, and impaired glucose intolerance ...
Quality and Standards of Hospital Food Service; a critical analysis and suggestions for improvements

Fernando, G.H.S.; Wijesinghe, Champa J. (Galle Medical Journal, 2017-12-11)

Hospital meals are an integral component of the care given to inward patients and it facilitates recovery and contributes to patient satisfaction regarding the overall treatment experience. Providing nutritionally appropriate ...
Patient Perceptions on Hospital Food Service at Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya

Fernando, G.H.S.; Wijesinghe, Champa J. (Galle Medical Journal, 2016-05-03)

Background: Hospital diet is an integral part of the management of in-ward patients. The quality of hospital food plays a major role in determining the overall satisfaction of patients with regards to their hospital ...
Nutritional Status of Elders in Galle District, Sri Lanka

De Silva, K.; Liyanage, C.; Wijesinghe, Champa J.; Perera, B. (Galle Medical Journal, 2017-03-28)

Introduction: Geriatric population in Sri Lanka is a potentially vulnerable group for malnutrition. The present study was carried out to assess the nutritional status of elderly in Galle and to identify the relationships ...
Maternal Competencies among Mothers with Infants at early Infancy in Sri Lanka; a Qualitative Evaluation

Karunanayaka, A.D.S.S.; Wijesinghe, Champa J.; Somasiri, K.G. (Galle Medical Journal, 2020-06-16)

Introduction: Maternal competencies among mothers with infants at early infancy are sparsely described in the literature. This study explores the dimensions of competencies among mothers with infants at early infancy in ...
Acute Confusional State in Hospitalised Older Adults; a Preliminary Study of the Causes and Associated Factors

Sirisena, T.; Wijesinghe, Champa J. (Galle Medical Journal, 2017-03-28)

Introduction: Acute confusional state is common among hospitalized elderly. It causes considerable expenses to the healthcare system and distress to the patients and caregivers. Identification of causes of acute confusional ...
Prevalence, Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern and Genetic Analysis of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella spp among Patients with Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infection in Galle District, Sri Lanka

Priyadharshana, U.; Piyasiri, L. B.; Wijesinghe, Champa J. (Ceylon Medical Journal, 2019-12-31)

Introduction: Community acquired urinary tract infections (CA-UTI) are commonly caused by Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp which are known extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producers. Objectives: To ...
The Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Caregiver Burden in Cerebral Palsy: Caregiver Difficulties Scale

Wijesinghe, Champa J.; Fonseka, P.; Hewage, C.G. (Ceylon Medical Journal, 2013-12-31)

Objectives To develop a valid and reliable instrument to assess caregiver burden in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods A self-administered, multidimensional instrument – Caregiver Difficulties Scale ...
The Chinese version of the Caregiver Difficulties Scale: Psychometric evaluation

Zhong, Xiaoying; Guo, Xiujing; Zhang, Li; Yang, Xiaorong; Jingyao, Chen; Li, Dehua; Chen, Xiaoyong; Zhou, Hui; Wijesinghe, Champa J. (Child: Care Health & Development, 2022-12-29)

Background Evaluating caregiver burden and its health impact is an essential component of long-term care plan for children with disabilities; the Caregiver Difficulties Scale (CDS) has high conceptual sensitivity. The ...
Migraine, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and screen Time in Children Attending a Sri Lankan Tertiary Care Facility: are they Associated?

Attygalle, U.R.; Hewawitharana, G.; Wijesinghe, Champa J. (BMC Neurology, 2020-07-08)

Background: Headache and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two relatively common, neuropsychiatric conditions seen in children. Recent studies have shown an association between these two disorders, which ...
Factors Associated With Caregiver Burden Among Caregivers of Children With Cerebral Palsy in Sri Lanka

Wijesinghe, Champa J.; Cunningham, N.; Fonseka, P.; Hewage, C.G.; Ostbye, Truls (Sage Journals, 2014-09-09)

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 375 caregivers of children with cerebral palsy attending a tertiary care setting in Sri Lanka, to identify factors associated with caregiver burden. Caregiver burden was defined ...
Prevalence of Diabetes and Pre-diabetes in Sri Lanka: a New Global Hotspot– estimates from the Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Survey 2018/2019

Rannan-Eliya, R.P.; Wijemunige, N.; Perera, P.; Kapuge, Y.; Gunawardana, N.; Sigera, C.; Jayatissa, R.; Herath, H.M.M.; Gamage, A.; Weerawardena, N.; Sivagnanam, I.; Dalpatadu, S.; Samarage, S.; Samarakoon, U.; Samaranayake, N.; Pullenayegam, C.; Perera, B.; SLHAS Collaborators (BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care, 2023-02-16)

Introduction This study’s objective was to produce robust, comparable estimates of the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in the Sri Lankan adult population, where previous studies suggest the highest prevalence ...
Factors that Determine Body Composition of Female Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients in Sri Lanka: a Comparative Study using dual-energy x-ray Absorptiometry

Liyanage, A.; Lekamwasam, S.; Dasanayake, S.P.; Munidasa, D. (National Library of Medicine, 2013-08-22)

Studies on body composition and its determinants among SLE patients are limited. Estimation of body composition, analysis of determinants and associations of different body compartments are important in planning long-term ...
Validation of Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI) Questionnaire Sinhala Version

Liyanage, A.; Liyanage, P.L.G.C.; De Silva, V.; Akarawita, J.; Imafuku, S.; Lekamwasam, S. (Springer Link, 2021-03-06)

Introduction/objectives Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis with significant physical and psychological impact leading to negative influence on the quality of life among patients with psoriasis. Other than the ...
Validation of the Long‑term Difficulties Questionnaire‑Youth Version as a Measure of Chronic Stress in Adolescents in Sri Lanka

Ponnamperuma, T.T. (Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2023-02-27)

Introduction: As a validated stress questionnaire to assess ongoing adversities of adolescents in developing countries is not available, we developed a brief general checklist, the "Long-term Difficulties Questionnaire-Youth" ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Adolescents Exposed to the Ammunition Depot Blast at Salawa, Sri Lanka – a Descriptive Study

Kaushalya, H.H.S.; Ponnamperuma, T.T. (Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, 2017-12-19)

Background Beyond the immediate physical consequences of the disaster, trauma exposure may cause lasting mental health problems especially in young people. Aim The objective of this study was to investigate ...
Domestic Violence Exposure of Married Women in a Rural area in Sri Lanka

Kaushalya, K.S.S.; Ponnamperuma, T.T. (Galle Medical Journal, 2018-12-31)

Introduction: Domestic violence (DV) is common but underreported in the world. In Sri Lanka, information with this regard is scarce. The present study investigated the domestic violence exposure of married women in a rural ...
Bypassing Primary Healthcare Institutions: Reasons Identified by Patients’ Attending the Out-patient Department

Karunaratne, N.P.; Kumara, G.S.P.; Karunathilake, K.T.G.S.; Karunathilake, G.V.K.M.; Kaushalya, P.G.M.; Kavinda, H.W.I.; Keshala, A.A.M.; Ponnamperuma, T.T. (Journal of the Ruhunu Clinical Society, 2019-12-13)

Introduction Sri Lanka has a hierarchy of health services, from health care units with fewer facilities to hospitals with specialized care. Due to the absence of well demarcated draining areas and lack of clear referral ...
The Relative Impact of Traumatic Experiences and Daily Stressors on Mental Health Outcomes in Sri Lankan Adolescents

Ponnamperuma, T.T.; Nicolson, Nancy A. (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2018-07-30)

Prior trauma, current stress, and poor social support contribute to youth mental health problems. As daily stressors often increase in the aftermath of traumatic events, trauma could plausibly impact psychopathology not ...

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