• Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on First Aid Measures among Senior School Prefects in Galle Education Division, Sri Lanka 

  Priyangika, K.G.G.; Hettiarachchi, M. ("General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University", 2015-11)

  First aid is needed in daily life at any situation. So every citizen shares a responsibility of having basic first aid knowledge and practices. First aider should be able to assess, provide care and direct to appropriate ...
• Association between Thyroid Status and Lipid Levels among Pregnant Women in Jaffna District 

  Yoganathan, T.; Arasaratnam, V.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C. ("General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University", 2015)

  Thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy is associated with various adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes. Evidence shows that thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) may exert extra-thyroidal effects and modify the serum lipid ...
• Knowledge and practices of iodized salt consumption among pregnant women in Galle district 

  Zoysa, G.E.D.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Jayathilaka, K.A.P.W.; Liyanage, K.D.C.E. (Galle Medical Association, 2015-07-16)

  Introduction: Sri Lanka introduced national salt iodization programme in 1995 to control iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) as iodized salt is the main source of iodine in the population. Although Sri Lanka achieved a ...
• Maternal iodine status and the thyroid function of pregnant mothers and their neonates in Jaffna District of Sri Lanka 

  Yoganathan, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Arasaratnam, V.; Liyanage, C. (National Library of Medicine, 2015-11)

  Introduction: Iodine status of pregnant women and their newborns have not been studied in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. This study was planned to assess the maternal iodine status and thyroid function at the third trimester ...
• The study on thyroid status among newborns in Jaffna District in Sri Lanka 

  Yoganathan, T.; Arasaratnam, V.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C. (Elsevier, 2016-01-01)

  Iodine is an essential nutrient for the production of thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). A woman needs more iodine during pregnancy to maintain normal metabolism as well as to meet the requirements ...
• Maternal dietary behaviours among mothers in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka 

  Yoganathan, T.; Arasaratnam, V.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2016)
• Iodine Status and its association with knowledge and practice on consumption of iodized salt among pregnant mothers in Jaffna district in Sri Lanka 

  Yoganathan, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Arasaratnam, V.; Liyanage, C. (Wayamba University, 2016)

  Introduction: Iodine status of pregnant women and their newborns have not been studied in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. This study was planned to assess the maternal iodine status and thyroid function at the third trimester ...
• Urinary iodine and thyroid determinants in pregnancy: a follow up study in Sri Lanka 

  Zoysa, E.D.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C. (BioMed Central, 2016-10-12)

  Background Iodine deficiency and thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy is associated with number of adverse outcomes that includes mental and physical disabilities creating a huge human and economic burden in later life. ...
• Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months: Are we getting the right figures? 

  Gunasekara, P.; Lakmali, G. A. A.; Amarasena, S.; Hettiarachchi, M. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2018-12-05)

  Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended up to six months of age and is usually estimated by the 24-recall method which actually overestimates the real rate. EBF rate in Sri Lanka up to 4 months of age ...
• Cost-Effective Analysis of the Congenital Hypothyroidism Screening Program in Sri Lanka 

  Karunarathna, N.; Hettiarachchi, M. (Elsevier, 2021-05-01)

  Introduction Economic evaluations will determine policy decisions on any screening programs as estimates of short-term or long-term clinical and economic outcomes are analyzed through a systematic approach. This ...
• Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months: Are we getting the right figures? 

  Gunasekara, P.; Lakmali, G. A. A.; Amarasena, S.; Hettiarachchi, M. (Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2018-12-05)

  Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended up to six months of age and is usually estimated by the 24-recall method which actually overestimates the real rate. EBF rate in Sri Lanka up to 4 months of age ...
• Temporal Change in Biomarkers of Bone Turnover Following Late Evening Ingestion of a Calcium-Fortified, Milk-Based Protein Matrix in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia 

  Hettiarachchi, M.; Cooke, Rachel; Norton, Catherine; Jakeman, Phil (Nutrients, 2019-06-23)

  The diurnal rhythm of bone remodeling suggests nocturnal dietary intervention to be most effective. This study investigated the effect of bedtime ingestion of a calcium-fortified, milk-derived protein matrix (MBPM) or ...
• Psychological experiences of healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 

  Perera, Bilesha; Wickramarachchi, Bimba; Samanmalie, Champika; Hettiarachchi, M. (BioMed Central Ltd, 2021-03-24)

  Background: The upsurge of COVID-19 has caused numerous psycho-social challenges for healthcare professionals because of its ability to spread rapidly in the community and high mortality rate. The seriousness of the disease ...
• Body composition among Sri Lankan infants by 18O dilution method and the validity of anthropometric equations to predict body fat against 18O dilution 

  Bandara, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C.; Amarasena, S.; Wong, W. W. (Springer Link, 2015-05-06)

  Background: Body composition indicators provide a better guidance for growth and nutritional status of the infants. This study was designed to (1) measure the body composition of the Sri Lankan infants using a reference ...
• Current infant feeding practices and impact on growth in babies during the second half of infancy 

  Bandara, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C.; Amarasena, S. (Wiley Online Library, 2015-08-01)

  Background Sri Lanka has made remarkable improvements in health, social and educational indices. However, child malnutrition exists as a significant health problem. Infant feeding indicators have not reached expected ...
• Validity of anthropometric equations to predict body fat in exclusively breast-fed Sri Lankan infants aged 4-6 months, against 18O dilution technique 

  Bandara, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C.; Amarasena, S.; Wong, W. W. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12)

  Anthropometric equations for predicting body fat based on the measurements of body weight, length, width, circumference, and skin-fold thickness have been developed since the early 1920s. In spite of the evolution of newer ...
• Fatty acid composition in the breast milk of Sri Lankan mothers during exclusive breastfeeding 

  Bandara, T.; Liyanage, Chandrani; Amarasena, S.; Thomas, Tinku; Bannikoppa, Priyanka; Mani, Indu; Hettiarachchi, M. (Sri Lanka College of PaediatriciansSri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2022-06-05)

  Introduction: Published data on the fatty acid (FA) composition of breast milk (BM) of Sri-Lankan mothers are limited. Objectives: To report the FA composition in BM within the first 6 months of lactation and to study ...
• Effect of 24-Week, Late-Evening Ingestion of a Calcium-Fortified, Milk-Based Protein Matrix on Biomarkers of Bone Metabolism and Site-Specific Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia 

  Norton, Catherine; Hettiarachchi, M.; Cooke, Rachel; Kozior, Marta; Kontro, Hilkka; Daniel, Rosemary; Jakeman, Philip (Nutrients, 2022-08-24)

  Dietary calcium intake is a modifiable, lifestyle factor that can affect bone health and the risk of fracture. The diurnal rhythm of bone remodelling suggests nocturnal dietary intervention to be most effective. This study ...
• The prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms in patients with cancer treated in a Tertiary health care facility in Southern Sri Lanka 

  Weeratunga, Eranthi; Senadheera, Chandanie; Hettiarachchi, M.; Perera, Bilesha (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021-07-15)

  Depression is a common co-morbidity of cancer. Further, depression and cancer are significant public health issues. Depressive symptoms are found to cause deterioration of quality of life (QoL), leading to physical ...
• Psychosocial Factors Associated with Quality of Life of Patients with Cancer in Southern Sri Lanka 

  Weeratunga, Eranthi; Senadheera, Chandanie; Hettiarachchi, M.; Ekanayake, U.; Perera, Bilesha (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 2019-12-05)

  Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide following heart disease; it is a stressful event that may profoundly affect the physical, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual health of the ...

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