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Common oral diseases: knowledge and practices among public health midwives in Puttalam District

Fernando, W.S.G (2007)

The objective of the study was to assess the level of oral health knowledge and level of oral health care practices of Public Health Midwives (PHMM) in Puttalam district. The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional ...
Seroprevalence and selected factors associated with Helicobacter Pylori Infection among asymptomatic adults in Beruwala Medical Officer of Health area in Kalutara District

Fernando, T.R.P (2007)

Infection with H. pylori is prevalent worldwide highest prevalence rates are seen in populations of low socio-economic status and education level and in those living in congested dwellings. The diagnosis of H. pylori ...
Study of the prevalence of pregnancy gingivitis and the attitudes of pregnant women regarding Oral Health Nugegoda M.O.H. Area.

Fernando, T.P.B (1991)

This study is intended to measure the prevalence of gingivitis in pregnant women in Nugegoda MOH area. To evaluate knowledge, attitude and behaviors of pregnant women with regard to oral health in the same area. All the ...
Study on the outcome of a distance education programme on knowledge, attitudes and performances of public health midwives in post partum care of the mother and in care of the newborn.

Fernando, T.E.I (2007)

The objective of the study was to plan, develop, implement and to assess the outcome of a distance education programme for a group of identified public health midwives(PHMM) in 'post partum care of the mother' and on ...
Study of determine effectiveness of a distance education programme as a method of continuing education in providing knowledge to institutional midwives in the Kalutara District in comparison Kurunegala District.

Fernando, T.E.I (1994)

This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of an experimental distance learning programme in a group of midwives in comparison with that of a in-service training programme held in the form of a workshop. The ...
Effect of an educational and therapeutic intervention on the hemoglobin level of employees at Sathosa (CWE).

Fernando, S.P (1995)

The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of anaemia among employees at Sathosa, and to detect some contributory factors for anaemia. Hundred and ninety three subjects in the age group between 20-59 were ...
Evaluation of a rapid whole blood immuno-chromatographic P.F/P.V assay for the diagnosis of plasmodium falciparum and plasmodium vivax malaria

Fernando, S.D (2003)

The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of using an immune chromatographic test which can detect both species of plasmodium present in Sri Lanka and to do a cost analysis of the rapid diagnostic ...
Knowledge and practices on prevention of osteoporosis among women attending well women clinics in the Colombo Municipal council area

Fernando, S (2006)

This cross sectional descriptive study was carried out for four months starting from August 2006 and the sample size was calculated to be 422 according to the WHO guidelines published in Sample Size Calculation in Health ...
Cost estimation of diabetic clinic attendance at the General Hospital Kandy

Fernando, P.H.S (2007)

The global diabetes epidemic has devastating human, social and economic effects. The largest costs of diabetes world wide are its divesting effects on families and national economics. Study of the pattern of morbidity ...
Comparison of post partum sequalae between mothers undergoing vaginal delivery and caesarian section.

Fernando, M.M.P (2003)

The present study was planned with the objectives of describing postpartum health problems during the puerperium and to compare these problems between those undergoing vaginal delivery and caesarian section. this study ...
Knowledge and attitudes on some aspects of reproductive health among female Garment factory workers in the medical officer of health area Marawila

Fernando, M.L.S.N (2001)

The findings indicate and further reinforce the already existing myths and misbelieve in contraceptive methods, which needs effective, corrective action. The attitudes of a majority of respondents towards abortion and ...
Knowledge and practices on contraception among married female school teachers in Udunuwara MOH area and the use by them of available family planning services

Fernando, K.J. N (1999)

Contraceptive prevalence rate was only 52 percent among teachers, which was lower than the national prevalence and non user rate was high among the teachers above 45 years of age. Sinhalese teachers recorded a significantly ...
Comparison of sterilization, aseptic and other protective measures employed by dental surgeons in the government and private sector.

Fernando, E.A (1995)

This study was done to assess the quality of care provided by the dental surgeons to their patients with regard to infection control, and measures taken by them to protect themselves from cross infection, and to compare ...
Evaluation of the school dental services provided by the School Dental Therapists in the western province of Sri Lanka.

Fernando, E.A (2005)

The evaluation was carried out in terms of five major dimensions namely, efficiency, effectiveness, adequacy, equity and quality using seventeen indicators. These indicators validated using the consensual opinion often ...
Trauma care facilities in selected hospitals in the Western Province : Classification according to the proposed trauma care expectation matrix and the opinions of first contact medical officers regarding available facilities and training

Fernando, E (2009)

Three hundred first contact medical officers were also included in the study. A check list developed based on the required facilities included under eight of the nine "domains" relevant to trauma care, as specified in ...
Prevalence and some factors influencing growth retardation of children of 6 months to 3 years in low income families in Kotte area.

Fernando, D.A .L (1994)

The prevalence and factors influencing growth retardation of children of six month to three years among low income families in Kotte MOH area were studied. Data collected by anthropometry were analyzed to find the ...
Comparison of antibiotic susceptibility results obtained with break points , minimum inhibitory concentrations and disc methods

Fernando, A.T.P.G (1998)

Two hundred and twenty five gram negative bacilli were isolated from urinary specimens sent to mic biology laboratory, General Hospital Kandy within a 3 month period. All these isolates were test against antibiotics-ceftriaxone, ...
Prevalence and correlates of depression in adults of 25-45 years in Kalutara DDHS area.

Ferdinando, K.D.A.R (2006)

The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence and correlates of depression in adults of 25-45 years in the Kalutara Divisional Director of Health Services (DDHS) area and to describe the conceptualization ...
Study on the prevalence of hepatitis B- surface antigen carrier status in a district in Sri Lanka, and prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B infection among nursing personnel in the same dist.

Eswaraaratchige, P (1993)

Knowledge on hepatitis B infection was inadequate in 69.3 per cent of nursing officers. A significant proportion of nurses observed were not adhering to universal precautions when performing simple surgical invasive ...
Study of knowledge attitudes and practices on the use of oral rehydration salt in the management of diarrhoea among mothers and health care providers in a defined area in Sri Lanka.

Eswaraarachchige, P (1990)

It was found that there was widespread awareness of ORS among the mothers in this area. The educational level of the mother was significantly associated with her knowledge regarding ORS. There was no significant cultural ...

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