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View article: Epidemiology of alcohol use in Sri Lanka: Findings of the SLHAS national survey
Epidemiology of alcohol use in Sri Lanka: Findings of the SLHAS national survey Open
Prevalence, distribution and associated factors of alcohol use vary by demographic and health characteristics of Sri Lankan adults. Preventive strategies should be based on population risk stratification of alcohol use.
View article: Academic global health collaboration: the Ruhuna-Duke partnership
Academic global health collaboration: the Ruhuna-Duke partnership Open
The role of institutional partnerships is increasingly recognized as a means of advancing our collective efficacy in improving public health. Shared challenges related to infectious and chronic diseases, as well as social determinants of h…
View article: The Diabetes Care Cascade in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Losses, Disparities, and Opportunities for Improved Health System Outcomes
The Diabetes Care Cascade in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Losses, Disparities, and Opportunities for Improved Health System Outcomes Open
Sri Lanka has one of the highest prevalence rates of diabetes, and improving diabetes control is a national priority. The care cascade framework, a tool for evaluating diabetes control and identifying system gaps, has not been assessed nat…
View article: Efficacy and Safety of an Ayurveda Herbal Formulation in Uncomplicated Type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Efficacy and Safety of an Ayurveda Herbal Formulation in Uncomplicated Type 2 Diabetes mellitus Open
Background Medicinal plants and herbal preparations have been used in Ayurveda medicine to treat diabetes for centuries. Link Gluconorm (LG) is a standardized solid formulation comprising seven medicinal herbs that have been used as herbal…
View article: Hypertension diagnosis, awareness, treatment, and control in Sri Lankan adults: a nationally representative cross-sectional study
Hypertension diagnosis, awareness, treatment, and control in Sri Lankan adults: a nationally representative cross-sectional study Open
Background Sri Lanka’s health policies prioritize improving hypertension control. The care cascade framework, a valuable tool that has informed hypertension control strategy in many countries, has not been assessed previously in Sri Lanka.…
View article: Global incidence and risk factors for injury-related bloodstream infections: a scoping review
Global incidence and risk factors for injury-related bloodstream infections: a scoping review Open
Bloodstream infection (BSI) can be a serious complication among injured patients. Understanding the burden of injury-related BSI is important for early detection and implementing appropriate treatments to improve patient outcomes. Incidenc…
View article: Examining factor structure and psychometric properties of Ethical Leadership Questionnaire with Healthcare Professionals in Saudi Arabia
Examining factor structure and psychometric properties of Ethical Leadership Questionnaire with Healthcare Professionals in Saudi Arabia Open
Objective: The study aimed to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties of ethical leadership questionnaire (ELQ) by using a healthcare professional sample in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, and…
View article: Prevalence, aetiology and factors associated with onychomycosis among patients with diabetes at a Tertiary Care Centre in Galle, Sri Lanka
Prevalence, aetiology and factors associated with onychomycosis among patients with diabetes at a Tertiary Care Centre in Galle, Sri Lanka Open
Introduction: Epidemiological data of onychomycosis, a common fungal nail infection found in diabetics, is scarce in Sri Lanka. Objective: To determine the prevalence, aetiological agents and associated factors of onychomycosis among patie…
View article: Contribution of generative leisure activities to cognitive function in elderly Sri Lankan adults
Contribution of generative leisure activities to cognitive function in elderly Sri Lankan adults Open
Objectives To examine the unique contribution of generative leisure activities, defined as activities motivated by a concern for others and a need to contribute something to the next generation. Design Cross-sectional survey. Setting Peri-…
View article: Correlates of handgrip strength and activities of daily living in elderly Sri Lankans
Correlates of handgrip strength and activities of daily living in elderly Sri Lankans Open
Sri Lanka is one of the most rapidly aging countries in Asia. As life expectancy continues to increase, projected to reach 71.1 and 80.8 years for men and women respectively by 2016, it is important to better understand which factors impac…
View article: A novel adaptation of the HOME inventory for elders: The importance of the home environment across the life course
A novel adaptation of the HOME inventory for elders: The importance of the home environment across the life course Open
The context in which dependents, regardless of age, receive care affects their health. This study adapted the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) Inventory, originally designed for child development research, to asse…
View article: Perceptions of successful ageing in Sri Lankan older people: A qualitative study
Perceptions of successful ageing in Sri Lankan older people: A qualitative study Open
Background. This study explores the opinions and views of Sri Lankan older people about successful ageing. Methods. 30 females and 28 males aged 63 to 85 (median, 69) years recruited from 4 locations in a southern district in Sri Lanka par…
View article: Care-giving expectations and challenges among elders and their adult children in Southern Sri Lanka
Care-giving expectations and challenges among elders and their adult children in Southern Sri Lanka Open
The elderly population in Sri Lanka is growing rapidly. Elders are traditionally cared for in the homes of their adult children, but the shifting socio-economic environment in Sri Lanka challenges this arrangement. This paper describes the…
View article: Ethical leadership behaviors of senior managers perceived by the junior managers working in public hospitals in Hail, Saudi Arabia
Ethical leadership behaviors of senior managers perceived by the junior managers working in public hospitals in Hail, Saudi Arabia Open
Objective: To examine junior managers experiences of ethical leadership behaviors exhibited by their senior managers.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 263 junior health care managers working in public hospitals in Hail, Saudi Arabi…
View article: Effect of different forms of coconut on the lipid profile in normal free-living healthy subjects: A randomized controlled trial (Phase II)
Effect of different forms of coconut on the lipid profile in normal free-living healthy subjects: A randomized controlled trial (Phase II) Open
View article: Information Needed, Sources of Information, and Barriers of Acquiring Required Information by Pregnant Women in Southern Sri Lanka
Information Needed, Sources of Information, and Barriers of Acquiring Required Information by Pregnant Women in Southern Sri Lanka Open
Background: A correct understanding of pregnancy and related issues would facilitate pregnant women to manage their pregnancies well. The objective of this study was to assess the pregnancy-related information needed by pregnant women in S…
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of a Sinhalese version of the <em>Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)</em> in patients with cancer
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of a Sinhalese version of the <em>Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)</em> in patients with cancer Open
Introduction: The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a tool widely used in health surveys to assess social support (SS) perceived by individuals. The lack of an appropriate tool to measure SS perceived by patient…
View article: Development and validation of a Religious and Spiritual Support Scale in Sri Lanka: A psychometric study
Development and validation of a Religious and Spiritual Support Scale in Sri Lanka: A psychometric study Open
Introduction: Religious and spiritual support reduces distress in patients with cancer. Accurate and reliable data on religious and spiritual support received and perceived by patients with cancer would assist health authorities in plannin…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance and Non-Communicable Disease Status Among Urban-Dwelling Elders in Southern Sri Lanka
COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance and Non-Communicable Disease Status Among Urban-Dwelling Elders in Southern Sri Lanka Open
View article: Prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in Sri Lanka: a new global hotspot–estimates from the Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Survey 2018/2019
Prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in Sri Lanka: a new global hotspot–estimates from the Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Survey 2018/2019 Open
Introduction This study’s objective was to produce robust, comparable estimates of the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in the Sri Lankan adult population, where previous studies suggest the highest prevalence in South Asia. Researc…
View article: Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults
Effects of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Older Adults Open
A cross-sectional survey was done to investigate the pathways the physical activity acts in improving physical fitness and functional outcomes of older adults (60 years and above) using 880 community-dwelling older adults in Sri Lanka. Str…
View article: Examining the quality of life of patients living with breast cancer in Southern Sri Lanka: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Examining the quality of life of patients living with breast cancer in Southern Sri Lanka: A descriptive cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: Globally breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women and Sri Lanka is not an exception. Cancer influences the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. The survival rates and the QoL of BC patients have improved …
View article: Impact of perceived social support and physical fitness on quality of life of institutionalized and non-institutionalized older adults in Sri Lanka
Impact of perceived social support and physical fitness on quality of life of institutionalized and non-institutionalized older adults in Sri Lanka Open
View article: Patient’s Perception of Diabetes Care Services in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Patient’s Perception of Diabetes Care Services in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Open
Globally, 643 million people will be affected by 2030, and 783 million by 2045 with diabetes mellitus (DM), a severe disease that affects 537 million people worldwide in 2021. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has the highest prevalence of dia…
View article: Patient Knowledge About Diabetes: Illness Symptoms, Complications and Preventive Personal Lifestyle Factors
Patient Knowledge About Diabetes: Illness Symptoms, Complications and Preventive Personal Lifestyle Factors Open
Aims Knowledge plays a vital role in making better decisions for treatment. Patients should be educated about the knowledge of the disease. This study aimed to know patient knowledge about diabetes illness symptoms, complications, and prev…
View article: Prevalence and Associations of Hypertension in Sri Lankan Adults: Estimates from the SLHAS 2018–19 Survey Using JNC7 and ACC/AHA 2017 Guidelines
Prevalence and Associations of Hypertension in Sri Lankan Adults: Estimates from the SLHAS 2018–19 Survey Using JNC7 and ACC/AHA 2017 Guidelines Open
Nearly one in three adult Sri Lankans are hypertensive, requiring antihypertensive treatment. Applying the ACC/AHA 2017 definitions almost doubles numbers, but many of those reclassified would require treatment under recent WHO guidelines.…
View article: Associated factors of doctor visits made by urban-dwelling older adults in Sri Lanka: an application of Anderson’s model of health service utilization
Associated factors of doctor visits made by urban-dwelling older adults in Sri Lanka: an application of Anderson’s model of health service utilization Open
Background Although universal free healthcare is available for all Sri Lankan citizens, older adults face somewhat unique obstacles when utilizing available healthcare services. The aim of this study was to examine some vital predisposing,…
View article: Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief COPE Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief COPE Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Background Coping strategies play a vital role in cancer management and has been an integral part in the recovery process of cancer patients worldwide. Coping refers to specific efforts; both behavioral and psychological, that diminishes s…
View article: Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka
Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Coping strategies are essential in the cancer management/recovery process and play an integral role in patients with cancer globally. In Sri Lanka, validated scales to measure coping are scarce. This study examined the psychome…
View article: Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka
Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Coping strategies are essential in the cancer management/recovery process and play an integral role in patients with cancer globally. In Sri Lanka, validated scales to measure coping are scarce. This study examined the Sinhales…