• Identification of Biomarker Profile for Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology in Sri Lanka 

  Fernando, W. B. N. T.; Nanayakkara, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is a major health problem in Sri Lanka. Current laboratory markers are not sensitive enough for early detection of CKDu. It is evident that a more ...
• Vitamin D deficiency and its associated factors: A descriptive study among a selected group of premenopausal women in Sri Lanka 

  Subasinghe, H. W. A. S.; Lekamwasam, S.; Ball, P.; Morrissey, H.; Waidyaratne, E. I. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Vitamin D (vit-D) plays a significant role in bone health, largely by regulation of calcium homeostasis in the body. Hypovitaminosis D is linked with a multitude of co morbidities. Many nutritional and ...
• Antimicrobial Activity of Two Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts against Propionibacterium acnes 

  Kumara, M.; Wijayaratne, W. M. D. G. B.; Attanayake, A. P.; Pathirage, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition seen among teenagers and young adults. The severe form of the condition can be distressing, because of pain and skin scarring. The commonest aetiological agent for ...
• Nurses’ Perception on “Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation” Decision Making 

  Sandaruk, M. A. C.; Dissanayake, A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: “Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation” (DNACPR) is a difficult and challenging area for many healthcare workers. Nurses are frontline healthcare workers who contribute to the decision-making process. ...
• Warming- up before Weight Training: Perceptions and Practices among Young Adults in Ederamulla Urban Council Area, Sri Lanka 

  Thalagala, K. N.; Jayatilleke, H. S.; Dissanayake, S. H.; Rajakulathunga, D. C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: There is a trend nowadays among youth, to participate in gymnasium sessions for exercise and weight training. Prior to weight training sessions, body warming-up is being practiced to prepare the body for a ...
• Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking among Teenagers in Beruwala Educational Division in Sri Lanka 

  Ravihari, H. D. J. N.; Prabodha, L. B. L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Tobacco usage and exposure to tobacco smoke have serious impacts on human health. Although it is most preventable cause of death in the world today, nearly 4 million people die annually from tobacco related ...
• Prevalence of Caffeinated Beverage Intake and Its Association with Serum Uric Acid, Body Mass Index and Gastritis among Undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura 

  Fahma, M. S. F.; Madhuwanthi, M. A. G. S.; Alagiyawanna, A. M. A. D. K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Consumption of caffeine is known to exert many health effects and is associated with Serum Uric Acid (SUA), Body Mass Index (BMI) and gastritis. Objective: To determine the prevalence of caffeinated beverage ...
• Prevalence and Correlated Factors of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain among Farmers in Nuwaraeliya Divisional Secretariat, Sri Lanka 

  Wijesekara, W. M. S.; De Silva, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Farmers perform most strenuous task and are exposed to a wide variety of occupational risk and hazards. Musculoskeletal pain is recognized as a significant hazard of agricultural occupation. Musculoskeletal ...
• Prevalence and Associating Factors of Chronic Lower Back Pain among Food Delivery Motorcyclists in Colombo District, Sri Lanka 

  Banu, S.; Nawarathna, D.; Muthurajan, K.; Pananwala, S.; Siyadeen, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Food delivery is currently one of the most promising business ideas in E commerce industry. With the rapid urbanization, food delivery has become prominent due to its easy availability and accessibility which ...
• Maternal, Fetal Outcomes and Mode of Deliveries of Adolescent Pregnancy: A Descriptive Comparison in Teaching Hospital Mahamodara 

  Kularathna, W. G. P. N.; Dasanayake, D. L. W. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a global issue in the world and it is an increasing trend. It is known that adolescent pregnancies have major health consequences for their babies and mothers. Objective: To compare ...
• Knowledge and Attitude about Human Papilloma Virus, Vaccination and Pap-Test among Female Undergraduates of University of Ruhuna 

  Kumari, K. D. S. S.; Rathnayake, N.; Kularathne, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Increasing awareness and establishing positive attitudes among young women population on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), prevention with vaccination and Pap test plays a major role in taking preventive measures, ...
• Knowledge of Bystanders on Pre-Hospital Care Following Physical Trauma 

  Jayathilaka, W. K. G.; Alwis, G. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Physical trauma is a kind of life-threatening physical injury with an increasing health care burden in Sri Lanka. Emergency Therapeutic Unit (ETU) admissions following trauma incidents seem to be increasing ...
• Knowledge and Attitude on Family Planning Practices among Antenatal Mothers Attending Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara, Sri Lanka 

  Madushani, S. H. U.; Rathnayake, N.; Mampitiya, I. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Family planning (FP) practices are common in Sri Lanka. Even though the practices are common, the knowledge and attitudes of antenatal mothers regarding FP practices have not studied well. Considering the ...
• Breakfast Skipping: Associated Factors and Its Effect on Academic Performances of School Children in the Zonal Education Division-Galle 

  Madusanka, P. D. K.; Rodrigo, M.; Darshana, I. L. A. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Breakfast is considered as the most important meal of the day. However, it was identified as the mostly skipping meal of the day, especially among children. Regular breakfast consumption helps to maintain ...
• Barriers for Performing Breast Self-Examination among the Advanced Level Students in Selected Girls’ School, Gampaha District 

  Kumari, B. M. N.; Gunathilaka, P. N. D.; Danansuriya, D. A. P. K.; Dharamarathna, H. H. N. D.; Jayamaha, A. R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting the women worldwide. In 2018, 1183 deaths were occurred attributed to breast cancers in Sri Lanka. Early detection and prompt treatment will reduce the risk ...
• Awareness on the Screening Methods of Breast Cancer Among Females in Colombo District, Sri Lanka 

  Hamid, M. N. I.; Pillai, M. F. A.; Muthugala, I. K.; Rajah, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Bakground: Breast cancer is considered as the commonest cancer that affects women. Due to the critical escalation of breast cancer incidence, it has become vital to inform the community regarding breast cancer ...
• Awareness of Home-Based Management of Childhood Diarrhoea among Mothers of Children under Five Years old in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka 

  Kularathna, H. M. S. S.; Kaldera, R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Worldwide, about 480,000 children die annually from diarrhoea despite availability of simple effective treatment. According to UNICEF and WHO diarrhoea can be controlled by home-based management with Oral ...
• A Study on the Popularity of Different Types of Skincare Agents among the Inhabitants in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka 

  Panapitiya, P. T. P.; Napagoda, M. T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: A skincare agent is a product that is rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, or applied to the human body for cleansing, beautification, or enhancing appearance. They come as moisturizers, sunscreens, ...
• A Study on the Level of General Health Education and the Barriers to Health Literacy among the Public in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Perera, J. A. S. M. B.; Weerakoon, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Health determines the quality of life. Health education is the degree to which people have the capacity to obtain, process and understand health information needed to make healthy choices. The ability to ...
• Assessment of Weight and Quality of Backpacks Used by Children in Selected School in Galle District 

  Mahakumara, S.; Gunawardena, S.; Gunawardana, K. B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Heavy backpacks can cause back-pain and postural defects in children. Over the years, the weight of school backpack and the number of children getting treated with spinal braces for scoliosis have increased. ...

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