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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Selected Cardio-respiratory Symptoms and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Measurement among Carpenters in Moratuwa Medical Officer of Health area
(2023-09)Indoor air pollution and exposure to hazardous particles in the air especially particulate matter (PM10) has a huge impact on the cardio- respiratory system. Carpenters are at a major risk of getting exposed to wood dust ... -
Prevalence And Association Of Overweight With Major Non- Communicable Diseases Among Elderly People Living In Kesbewa Secretariat Division, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract:-Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major global health problem. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases are considered as major NCDs. Those conditions ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Substances Abuse among Male Manual Labourers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Tobacco and alcohol use, and substance abuse are common problems among manual labourers in many areas of the world. Increased consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances in Sri Lanka has severely impacted the ... -
Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Painkiller Self-Medication among Students Undergoing Higher Education in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2022)Self-medication (SM) is an emerging practice commonly used for pain management among higher education students. However, unreliable self-medication may lead to severe complications. Therefore, this study aims to assess ... -
Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella on Different Cuts of Retail Chicken Meat in Badulla District
(2014)The present study was undertaken to determine the Escherichia coli and Salmonella contamination on different cuts of retail chicken meat from Badulla district. Twenty retail shops were randomly selected from seven secretary ... -
Prevalence of Evidence Based Physiotherapy Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Colombo District, Sri Lanka: A Cross Sectional Study
(2021)Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the common causes of childhood disability. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for children with CP. This descriptive cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence of Flatfoot and its Correlation with Age, Gender and BMI among Undergraduates at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2018)Flatfoot, also known as pes planus is a postural deformity, congenital or pathological due to collapse of foot arches. It leads to entire sole of foot to contact ground completely or near-completely. The objectives of ... -
Prevalence of forward head posture and its’ relationship with neck pain among sewing machine operators in two selected garment factories in Kaluthara district
(2020)Abstract: Neck pain is one of the very common musculoskeletal symptoms among sewing machine operators. Sewing machine operation which is carried out in a forward inclined position over prolonged period makes them ... -
Prevalence of Home Accidents among Children Aged 1-4 and Its Association of Knowledge, Attitude and First Aid Practices of Mothers in Sri Lanka
(2021)Injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide and in Sri Lanka. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of home accidents among children aged 1-4 years and its association ... -
Prevalence of Immediate Acute and Chronic Diseases after Flood in May 2016 in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2018)Storm Roanu that struck Sri Lanka on 15 May 2016 caused severe flooding and numerous landslides, particularly in the west of the country. Sri Lanka Navy deployed immediate disaster management teams including medical ... -
Prevalence of Memory Impairment among Older Adult Patients Attending University Medical Clinics in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya and its Effect on Treatment Adherence in Long-Term Follow-Up
(2018)Memory impairment is a major complaint among older adults. With aging, older people have to take more medications as they faced more medical conditions. Memory impairment can affect treatment adherence. Adherence ... -
Prevalence of Menstrual Irregularities among Sri Lankan National Level Female Athletes and Factors Associated with Menstrual Irregularities
(2018)Menstrual irregularities affect the health and performance of female athletes. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of menstrual irregularities and to identify the factors affecting menstrual ... -
Prevalence of Microalbuminuria in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Clinic at National Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2021)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that affects multiple synovial joints leading to bone and cartilage destruction. RA is associated with many co-morbidities. Sub-clinical renal dysfunction is one such ... -
The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort among Bank O cers in Selected Banks in Colombo District
(2023-09)Improper working postures associated with bending, twisting, overreaching and repetitive tasks can lead to musculoskeletal disorders in office workers. Musculoskeletal disorders due to work environment can be considered ... -
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Dancing Undergraduates in the Faculty of Dancing and Drama, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2022)Dancing includes repetitive movements involving numerous joints in the body, which may cause musculoskeletal ailments. Physical health issues among dancers have not been studied in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this study is ... -
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pains among Three Wheel Drivers in Galle Municipality area of Galle District in Sri Lanka
(2014)The number of three wheelers on the roads in every part of the country has increased during past two decades in Sri Lanka. Three wheel driving is one of the common options for thousands of youth who dropped out from schools. ...