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Key actors in Agenda- Setting on LGBTQ rights: positive and negative role
(2017)I. INTRODUCTION We are in an era that generally accepts that every human being is born free and deserves equal rights to live their lives as they wish with freedom. But this is an almost unrealistic dream for LGBTQ groups ... -
KeyXtract Twitter Model - An Essential Keywords Extraction Model for Twitter Designed using NLP Tools
(2017)Since a tweet is limited to 140 characters, it is ambiguous and difficult for traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools to analyse. This research presents KeyXtract which enhances the machine learning based Sta ... -
KF Implemented Flying Wing
(2017)In modern aviation the main emphasis is pointed towards the direction of improving the efficiency of operation. The design of the aircraft is solely concerned on providing the most effective operating conditions. Designi ... -
Knowledge and attitudes regarding the Emergency Contraceptive Pills among the Defence University students in Sri Lanka
(2017)The emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) is a method of hormonal contraception, which is indicated after unprotected sexual intercourse when regular contraceptive methods are not used. There is very scanty amount of inform ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Pregnant Mothers toward Cesarean Section in Rural Community in Pallepola Division, Matale, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Cesarean Section (CS) is a common surgical procedure used in childbirth when vaginal delivery poses risks to the mother or baby. The knowledge and attitudes of pregnant mothers towards CS play a crucial role in determining ... -
Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting And Associated Factors Among State Pharmacist In Northern Province, Srilanka
(2020)Abstract – Adverse drug reaction (ADR) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Reporting of ADRs is considered to be an important step to achieve a safe drug use. Reporting of ADR becomes a part of ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes on Food and Drug Allergies among Hospitalized Adult Patients in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya
(2014)Prevalence of drug and food allergies is increasing and no known cure, so community awareness of signs, symptoms and treatments of allergic reactions is vital. General public has to play a big role in taking care of children ... -
Knowledge and attitudes towards psychological counselling and guidance among first year undergraduates at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
(2013)Introduction-Students are the major recipients of psychological guidance and counselling services in a university setting where each student is enable to derive optimal educational benefits so as to actualize his/ her ... -
Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Carcinoma among Female Students Aged 18-20 in Selected Schools in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Cervical carcinoma due to Human Papilloma Virus is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among gynecological cancers in developing countries such as Sri Lanka. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge ... -
Knowledge and Awareness regarding Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and vaccination among adolescents aged 14 – 16 years in selected mixed Government Schools in Kesbewa Educational Division, Sri Lanka.
(2020)Abstract:-Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide. It causes cervical cancer which is the second most common cancer type among Sri Lankan women. HPV vaccine has been ... -
Knowledge and Motives towards the Functional Food and Nutraceutical Consumption by Adults in Sri Lanka
(2022)Functional foods and nutraceuticals (FFN) play an important role in adults’ health by preventing and reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCD). This cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate knowledge, ... -
Knowledge and practice of pre-hospital care after a road traffic injury among three-wheel drivers and associated factors in selected police areas in Colombo district.
(2020)Abstract- Globally, the number of road traffic deaths remains unacceptably high. However, effective pre-hospital services can minimize many crash consequences. Usually, basic pre-hospital care is delivered by a lay first ... -
Knowledge and Practice Regarding Basic First-Aid Among Commercial Three-Wheeler Drivers of Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2022)First-aid is the immediate care given to an injured person during an accident until proper medical care is provided. Commercial three-wheeler drivers act as first responders because they may be the first to arrive at an ... -
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance of Mothers with Pre-school Children in Selected Child Welfare Clinics of Piliyandala MOH area
(2021)Antibiotic resistance is now deemed a global crisis. The misuse of antibiotics is the main reason which causes antibiotic resistance. Mothers play an important role in the proper usage of antibiotics for their children ... -
Knowledge and Practices Regarding First Aid among School Teachers in the Kurunegala Zonal Educational Division
(2014)To describe knowledge and practices regarding First Aid among school teachers in the Kurunegala Zonal Educational Division. A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out using a sample of 384 school teachers. Simple ... -
Knowledge And Practices Regarding Open-System Endotracheal Suctioning Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses At The National Hospital Of Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstracts: Open-system endotracheal suctioning (OS-ETS) is performed on critically ill requiring mechanical ventilation to keep the airway patent. Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses need to perform this procedure ... -
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Self-Medication of Antibiotics and its Effects among School Teachers in Biyagama Educational Division
(2018)Misuse of antibiotics is becoming a serious issue in Sri Lanka which leads to a global public health problem. Antibiotics can cause severe reactions which require significant amount of cost of care. Literature indicates ... -
Knowledge and Proper Practice of Infection Control Methods among Healthcare Workers at a Military Hospital
(2018)Inadequate knowledge and practice of infection control methods contributes towards a major proportion of hospital-acquired infections. The objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge and practice of ...