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Prevalence of anaemia among pregnant mothers attending the antenatal clinic in Teaching Hospital Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Deshabandu, V.M; Junaideen, F.J; Wanasinghe, H.K; Wellage, S.S (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Anaemia is a very common among pregnant mothers and there is high prevalence in developing countries. There are many etiological, risk factors contribute for it and due to anaemia there are complication such as Pre-eclampsia, ...
The influencing factors to choose a future life partner mong the medical students of Faculty of Health- Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka within their academic tenure

De Silva, L.M.T.H; Thuduhena, S.T.N; Atheef, A.K.M; Sarangi, T (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

A life partner is a term commonly used to describe an intimate relationship between two people. Specifically, this term refers to a bond by which both individuals involved in the relationship commit to continue in the same ...
Assess the knowledge, attitude and practice about self-insulin administration among insulin receiving diabetic patients attending all medical clinics in Teaching Hospital Batticaloa.

Kumara, W.A.S.U; Wellage, W.S.S; Rupasinghe, W.M.I.P; Wickramasinghe, W.M.C.M (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder of multiple etiology. It is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with abnormality of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peptic ulcer disease among Non-medical undergraduates at Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Thilakarathna, K.S.K; Yasasvi, H.M.U; Kasthuri, K.M.D.H; Udari, K.R.M.A (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)
Prevalence knowledge practices and factors associate with overweight and obesity among pregnant mothers in Batticaloa Medical Officers of Health area.

Weerasooriya, A.G.S.N; Tharaka, S.A.K; Nisansala, W.P.J; Hapuhinna, H.G.C.P.B (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Maternal obesity is considered as one of the most commonly occurring risk factors seen in obstetric practice which can cause many complications. Compared with women with a healthy pre – pregnancy weight, women with obesity ...
Characteristics and outcomes of patients admitted with an ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, who underwent thrombolysis with Tenecteplase at the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa.

Sumanapala, G.G.L.M; Rathnayake, R.M.T.H; Jayarathna, G.M.S.H; Madushika, D.P.B.P (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Ischemic heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide, accounting for 16% of deaths according to the World Health Organization. It is also the leading cause of hospital deaths in Sri Lanka. Risk factors for Ischemic ...
Study on sleeping hygiene and its effects on the selected academic performance of students in Faculty of Health- Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Deniye Gedara, D.G.A.I.B; Bandara, R.M.P.M; Lahiru, R.M.K.B; Nayanamali, D.G.S.T (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Sleep hygiene refers to healthy habits, behaviours and environmental factors that can be adjusted to help you have a good sleep. Adequate sleep is an important precursor to health, but students often do not prioritize ...
Perceptions on health problems caused by night duty shift among Nursing Officers at Teaching Hospital Batticaloa

Yapa, Y.M.C.S; Waduthanthri, W.M.S; Wales, K.S; Wijayasiri, D.G.I.S.N (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)
Assessment of knowledge and practises about medication with over the counter drugs among Undergraduates in Faculty of Science, Eastern university, Sri Lanka

Rathnayaka, R.M.C.H; Hasintha, K.M.G.N; Dasanayake, M.S; Dissanayake, D.M.Y.N (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Over the counter (OTC) drugs are drugs that are permissible for purchase and use without a prescription from a healthcare professional. Recently there has been an increase in the use of OTC drugs. The prevalence of medication ...
Impact of economic crisis in Sri Lanka on food consumption behaviors among medical students in Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Udayarajan, S; Palihakkara, N.H; Lakmali, S.B.M.K; Dissanayake, D.M.N (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

The current economic crisis in Sri Lanka has resulted in a catastrophic food scarcity, with the country's 21 million citizens now having to spend three times as much for essential foods. Decreases in incomes, increases in ...
A study on identifying the causes of Road Traffic Accidents in the victims who are admitted to Teaching Hospital Batticaloa

Ranasinghe, D.M.U.M; Madhuranga, A.A.D.B.D; Madhumali, P.B.M; Pavithra, T (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

RTA is one of the significant causes of morbidity and mortality. It is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. But these are preventable injuries which are still overloading the already stretched health care system. ...
Prevalence of smoking among ishchemic heart disease patients who attend cardiology clinic of THB and their knowledge about smoking cessation

Yathushshena, K; Vakshala, K; Madhushani, W.M.D; Midhunrahul, M (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Smoking is a main risk factor for Ischemic heart diseases and causes approximately one of every four deaths from ischemic heart diseases. The risk of ischemic heart disease increases with the number of cigarettes smoked ...
Knowledge, prevalence and associated risk factors of needle stick injuries among health care workers in selected wards at Teaching Hospital Batticaloa.

Dilruckshan, M; Rajitha, N; Sanjitha, R (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Healthcare facilities are known te be one of the most hazardous work place to work. Most studies show that clinical healthcare workers (HCW) have high risk of biological hazards and non clinical HCWs have high risk of ...
Influence of educational level of mothers of grade one children in selected schools in Batticaloa District, on the National Immunization Programme

Shahana, P; Ruhunage, T.U; Faris, A.M.M; Akeel, M.A.M (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

WHO introduced a schedule called National Immunization Program in 1974 with the objectives of vaccinating every child in each and every country, and National Immunization Program is improved and updated under the supervision ...
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards dietary modifications among type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients who are following medical clinic at Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa

Ditharshanna, M; Abhinesh, S; Vijitra, Y; Dayalshiya, P (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Diabetes mellitus (DM) contributes to nearly 1.5 million deaths annually. World Health Organization declared that prevalence of DM has been rising more rapidly, which is 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. In Sri ...
A study on practices of antibiotics prescription among doctors in medical and surgical wards of Teaching Hospital Batticaloa

Weerasekara, M.H.M.T.U; Nadeeshan, W.A.U.S; Amaradasa, B.A.S.K; Disanayaka, D.M.B.P (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-02)

Antibiotics are substances produced by microorganisms, which selectively suppress the growth of or kill other microorganisms. Antibiotic resistance refers to the unresponsiveness of a microorganism to an antibiotic drug. ...
Prevalence of selected risk factors for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes and their associations in Teaching Hospital Batticaloa.

Nafeesha, M.A.F; Wijesinghe, A.G.U.N; Karthiga, T (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-12)

A number of known risk factors contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes in developing countries like Sri Lanka affecting maternal and fetal health.This study aimed to assess the prevalence of selected risk factors for ...
Job satisfaction among nurses working at Teaching Hospital Batticaloa

Sayishankar, S; Karunarathna, E.G.C.H; Maduranga, A.P.H (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-12)

Job satisfaction is a multifaceted phenomenon impacting nurses encompassing various dimensions, including productivity, performance efficiency, cost-saving engagement, patient care quality, and safety. This multifaceted ...
Factors affecting the quality of sleep among pregnant women in Batticaloa Medical Officer of Health area, Sri Lanka.

Ala Rusthy, A.M; Hizam, M.M.M; Karunarathna, T.P.N.P (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-12)

Sleep is a natural physiological process that essential for the physical and mental wellbeing of pregnant women and their fetuses. There are scanty of reported studies available regarding the quality of sleep among pregnant ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practice on dietary management among patients with Coronary Heart Disease attending cardiac clinic at Teaching Hospital Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Madushana, P; Jayanthi kumari, N.N; Vithusan, K (FHCS, EUSL, 2023-12)

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the major contributor for cardiac-associated morbidity and mortality worldwide, as well as in Sri Lanka. Diet plays major role in the secondary prevention of CHD. Nutrition-related knowledge ...

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