• Awareness towards COVID-19 and preventive strategies practiced during the COVID-19 pandemic among employees in four divisional secretariats in Matara district, Sri Lanka 

  Bandara, D.M.O.T.K.; Shavindi, J.M.L.; Herath, H.M.H.I.; Uyangoda, U.K.; Mudalige, W.M.D.U.L.; Rupasinghe, H.N.I.G.; Abeywikrama, H.S.; Kumarasinghe, R.L.; Priyadarshani, U.G.N.; Kisokanth, G. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is an important and urgent threat to global health. Public awareness on COVID-19 and its prevention is one of the feasible strategies to ...
• Knowledge, attitude and practices toward leptospirosis among the farmers in Ma-Eliya, Kurunegala 

  Hewarathna, B.P.; Shopijen, E.; Jayarathne, S.W.C.R.; Chamara, W.I.; Lakmali, W.S.D.; Nizran, S.M.; Sampath, V.W.A.; Weerawarna, A.W.K.S.; Amarasinghe, T.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Background: Leptospirosis is a major zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria leptospira which is considered as a public health threat globally. Poor Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) towards this disease can lead ...
• Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Sinhala version of quality of nursing work life scale 

  Pathmakanthi, A.M.; Warnakulasuriya, S.S.P. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: The quality of work life refers to the quality of the relationship between employees and total work environment of an organization. As there is no scale to determine the work-life quality of Sri Lankan nurses, ...
• Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Self-medication of Antibiotics among Medical and Nursing undergraduates of University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 

  Chathurika, J.N.; Darshika, P.G.K.; Kajipan, B.; Lakrandi, P.P.M.; Prabhani, S.D.D.; Sanjayath, K.; Thanuraj, T.; Wijayananda, P.T.A.; Nayanamali, M.A.A.; Menike, W.A.R.P. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Background: Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide emergency with a substantial healthcare and economic burden resulting in multi-drug resistant infections. Knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare undergraduates ...
• Predictors for perceived competence of breast self-examination among undergraduate female students. 

  Kaushalya, K.A.D.S.; Thavalingaratinam, P.; Dematapitiya, B.R.V.H.K.; Minipura, D.K.A.T.S.R.; Ranathunga, S.R.; Kolambage, S.H.; Senarathna, W.L.S.S.; Asurakkoddy, T.A.; Herath, H.M.C.H. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, and Breast SelfExamination (BSE) has the potential to detect 90% of breast cancers. Despite the benefits of BSE, limited numbers of women ...

• Awareness towards COVID-19 and preventive strategies practiced during the COVID-19 pandemic among employees in four divisional secretariats in Matara district, Sri Lanka 

  Bandara, D.M.O.T.K.; Shavindi, J.M.L.; Herath, H.M.H.I.; Uyangoda, U.K.; Mudalige, W.M.D.U.L.; Rupasinghe, H.N.I.G.; Abeywikrama, H.S.; Kumarasinghe, R.L.; Priyadarshani, U.G.N.; Kisokanth, G. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is an important and urgent threat to global health. Public awareness on COVID-19 and its prevention is one of the feasible strategies to ...
• Knowledge, attitude and practices toward leptospirosis among the farmers in Ma-Eliya, Kurunegala 

  Hewarathna, B.P.; Shopijen, E.; Jayarathne, S.W.C.R.; Chamara, W.I.; Lakmali, W.S.D.; Nizran, S.M.; Sampath, V.W.A.; Weerawarna, A.W.K.S.; Amarasinghe, T.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Background: Leptospirosis is a major zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria leptospira which is considered as a public health threat globally. Poor Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) towards this disease can lead ...
• Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Sinhala version of quality of nursing work life scale 

  Pathmakanthi, A.M.; Warnakulasuriya, S.S.P. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: The quality of work life refers to the quality of the relationship between employees and total work environment of an organization. As there is no scale to determine the work-life quality of Sri Lankan nurses, ...
• Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Self-medication of Antibiotics among Medical and Nursing undergraduates of University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 

  Chathurika, J.N.; Darshika, P.G.K.; Kajipan, B.; Lakrandi, P.P.M.; Prabhani, S.D.D.; Sanjayath, K.; Thanuraj, T.; Wijayananda, P.T.A.; Nayanamali, M.A.A.; Menike, W.A.R.P. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Background: Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide emergency with a substantial healthcare and economic burden resulting in multi-drug resistant infections. Knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare undergraduates ...
• Predictors for perceived competence of breast self-examination among undergraduate female students. 

  Kaushalya, K.A.D.S.; Thavalingaratinam, P.; Dematapitiya, B.R.V.H.K.; Minipura, D.K.A.T.S.R.; Ranathunga, S.R.; Kolambage, S.H.; Senarathna, W.L.S.S.; Asurakkoddy, T.A.; Herath, H.M.C.H. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, and Breast SelfExamination (BSE) has the potential to detect 90% of breast cancers. Despite the benefits of BSE, limited numbers of women ...
• Sexual health knowledge, attitudes and practices of third-year undergraduates in nonhealth related faculties at the University of Colombo 

  Lewliyadda, L.M.U.L.; Nandupa, D.B.T.; Kumarasiri, W.P.M.; Anantharajah, K.; Silva, E.D.A.; Vithanage, A.M.; Rupasinghe, D.A.; Nelummali, T.D.K.O.; Garumanna, G.D.T.; Warnakulasuriya, S.S.P.; Senarathne, H.S. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: Sexuality is a crucial component of healthy development for young people and an intrinsic part of human life in general. Sexual behaviours in youths are intimately related to both physical and mental health ...
• Energy drinks consumption-prevalence, associations, awareness on health risks and its potential relationship with subsequent substance use among residential students in University of Colombo 

  De Silva, D.K.M.; Dissanayake, D.M.B.M.; Thilakarathna, P.K.I.S.; Kumara, G.L.S.; Shamen, U.J.L.; Dharmasiri, W.D.D.S.; Rozni, A.G.M.; Minna, N.L.F.; Ubhayawardhana, D.L.N.L.; Elvitigala, D.A.S. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: The global Energy Drink (ED) market is continuously expanding, and the ED market is more often oriented toward youth and young adults. This has raised concerns among healthcare professionals that young ...
• Knowledge, attitude, practices, and associated factors on self-medication among final year non-health related undergraduates in the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 

  Weerarathna, H.P.I.S.; Balasooriya, B.A.K.S.; Narasinghe, M.N.; Silva, S.Y.; Perera, P.C.K.; Gayanthi, M.M.; Safras, J.M.; Hansini, K.H.C.; Malkanthie, M.G.A.S.; Sachintha, L. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Background: Self-medication practice (SMP) is a global crisis that requires global awareness all over the world. Besides, the practice of self-medication (SM) among university undergraduates is notably high. The attitude ...
• Perception, motivational factors and barriers for Continuous Professional Education (CPE) among nurses in two teaching hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka 

  Bulathsinghala, S.D.; Warnakulasuriaya, S.S.P. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Introduction: Continuous Professional Education (CPE) is considered as the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution ...
• Knowledge and attitudes regarding Basic life support among the final yearundergraduates in selected faculties of the University of Colombo (UOC) 

  Nishara, M.G.S.; Hettiarachchi, K.U.W.; Weerasinghe, W.M.M.U.S.; Lakmali, J.K.S.; Sivanathan, P.; Samarakkodi, L.P.T.G.; Hulangamuva, P.W.R.M.D.M.; Balasooriya, M.B.; Prathapage, A.M.; Nettasinghe, N.A.R.; De Silva, H.R.T (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Background: Globally sudden cardiac arrest is an outstanding public health concern for morbidity. For the client's survival in an out-of-hospital setting, early intervention of Basic Life Support (BLS) with Cardiopulmonary ...
• The level of Anxiety and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic among science undergraduates in selected state universities in Sri Lanka 

  Rishana, H.D.M.; Madushika, G.V.G.; Dissanayaka, D.M.T.D.; Prasadini, S.W.I.; Wijerathna, N.A.M.P.; Sankavi, N.; Karunarathna, K.M.D.D.; Subhasingha, S.P.K.T.; Nadeeshani, K.M.D.; Warnakulasooriya, S.S.P. (University of Colombo, 2023)

  Background: Various societal aspects including mental health were significantly disrupted by the COVID19 pandemic and its consequences, globally. Undergraduates were major victims of COVID-19-related mental stressors such ...
• Perceived Stress, Coping Strategies and Emotional Intelligence among Nursing Students at School of Nursing Colombo 

  Thilakarathna, U.G.M.P.; Kisokanth, G. (2022)

  Introduction: Nursing students experience high levels of stress during their study period which lead to psychological distress, poor academic outcomes, and high attrition rates. Coping strategies are used to deal with ...
• Hypocalcemia in Dengue Patients: A Single Center Observational Study in Central Sri Lanka 

  Warnasooriya, W.M.S.N.; Jayasinghe, S.; Amarasinghe, T.S.; Rajapakse, R.P.V.J.; Kularatne, S.A.M. (2022)

  Introduction: Dengue is known to be fatal due to the limited evidence of pathogenesis and specific treatment options. Serum calcium is very important in cardiac functions, haemostasis and immunopathogenesis. Objective: ...
• Effectiveness of Methylprednisolone in the Treatment of Dengue Fever: An Observational Study 

  Alwis, K.; Rajapaksha, M.B.D.T.; Amarasinghe, T.S.; Warnasooriya, W.M.S.N.; Ralapanawa, D.M.P.U.K.; Kularatne, S.A.M. (2022)

  Introduction: Dengue infection can cause intense immune activation causing cytokine overproduction and Cytokine Storm Syndrome (CSS). Steroids are known to have an action on CSS. Abolition of overproduction of Cytokines ...
• Isolation of Zerumbone, the Potent Bioactive Compound, from Sri Lankan Zingiber Zerumbet (L) 

  Weeratunge, H.D.; De Silva, E.D.; Premakumara, G.A.S. (2022)

  Introduction: Zingiber zerumbet (L), a member of the family Zingiberaceae, known as “Wal-inguru” in Sri Lanka is a medicinal herb distributed in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and Nepal. This plant is used to ...
• Consumer Attitude towards Genetically Modified Foods of a Selected Community in A Grama Niladhari Division of Kalutara District, Sri Lanka 

  Wickramasinghe, W.T.R.; Dhananjani, M.A.; Pathirage, D.C.; Ransika, E.A.M.; Yuwanthika, B.A.S.; Kulathunga, H.; Ubhayawardana, D.L.N.L. (2022)

  Introduction: Genetically modified foods (GM) consist of plants and animals which has experienced gene manipulation. Most of the time, consumers have no idea that their food has been modified. The reported negative results ...
• Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Experiences towards Clinical Placement in Intensive Care Units: A Literature Review 

  Lokuyaddage, S.; Medagedara, A.; Rathnayake, S. (2022)

  Introduction: Clinical placement in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a significant milestone in student nurses’ life as it is one of the specialized settings where critically ill patients are treated and cared for. Objective: ...
• Developing a Conceptual Framework for Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Looking at Antecedents and Consequences 

  Nishara, M.G.S.; Herath, H.M.H.; Asurakkody, T.A. (2022)

  Introduction: Cultural Competence (CC) is a continuous endeavor to develop the capacity to deliver care by health professionals to interact with people from various cultural backgrounds. Being a culturally competent health ...
• Life Narratives of Adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Galle Area: An Explorative Study 

  Vithana, K.V.G.S.G.; Boralessa, P.; Asurakkody, T.A.; Perera, D.P. (2022)

  Introduction: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a greater prevalent and debilitating psychological health disorder known to influence various life domains. Yet little is known about the subjective narratives of ...
• A Review of Nursing Informatics on Nursing Education 

  Chathurika, J.N.; Kaushalya, K.A.D.S.; Asurakkody, T.A. (2022)

  Introduction: Integration of scientific knowledge and data into health care information processing is the core concept of nursing informatics. Nursing informatics has continued to impact nursing education concerning ...

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