INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Study of Dysmenorrhoea and its Effects on Daily Activities and Self-Managing Techniques among Female Factory Workers in Piliyandala MOH Area, Sri Lanka 2017
(2018)Dysmenorrhea is a common health problem among females because it has effects on physical, mental and social activities. This study was conducted among female factory workers in Piliyandala MOH area, Colombo, Sri Lanka ... -
Relationship between Body Mass Index, Waist to Hip Ratio and Blood Pressure among Peradeniya University Students
(2018)The growing prevalence of obesity is recognized as one of the most important risk factors for development of hypertension. This study was done to identify the relationship between body mass index, waist to hip ratio ... -
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 ... -
Awareness on Wound Cleaning and Dressing among Nursing Undergraduates in University of Peradeniya
(2018)Wound cleaning and dressing is one of the main responsibilities of nurses and nursing undergraduates. Better awareness on wound cleaning and dressing minimizes wound infections, healing time, pain during the procedure, ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors of Injuries
(2018)Injuries due to Road Traffic Accident (RTA), domestic accidents, work place injuries and intentional injuries lead to a large number of hospital admissions and cause a huge social and hospital burden. Possible preventive ... -
An Assessment of Different Coping Strategies Used by Mothers of Children with Cancer in Apeksha Hospital Maharagama
(2018)The purpose of this study was to assess the different coping strategies used by mothers of children with cancer admitted to the national cancer hospital, Sri Lanka. This study was conducted with 200 mothers of children ... -
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 ... -
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Five ‘A’ Plan to Quit Smoking by Sailors in Two Population Samples in Sri Lanka Navy
(2018)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and tobacco use is a recognized causal factor in the genesis of NCDs. The current smoking prevalence is 39% among males and ... -
Is Laboratory Waste Handling Safe? A Local Study on Waste Management Practices in Five Histopathology Laboratories
(2018)Waste generated in histopathology laboratory is unique and proper disposal is mandatory to avoid harmful effects on people and environment. The objective of this project was to study current waste management practices ... -
Isolation of Bacteriophage from Starter Cultures of Yoghurt and Formulation of a Phage-Resistant Starter Culture
(2018)Yoghurt is the best known of all cultured-milk products and is very popular all over the world. To manufacture yoghurt, bacterial cultures known as starters are used. Bacteriophage attacks on milk fermenting bacteria ... -
The Effect of Storage Time of Citrated Whole Blood Specimens before Centrifugation on Results of Coagulation Testing
(2018)Citrated blood specimens received in some laboratories for coagulation testing such as prothrombin time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), and Thrombin Time (TT) are stored for long periods due to many ... -
Awareness, Knowledge and Beliefs of Antenatal Exercises in Second Trimester Pregnant Women Attending Castle Steet Hospital for Woman, Colombo 8, Sri Lanka
(2018)Second trimester of pregnancy is an important period during fetus growth and health of pregnant women. Antenatal exercises during pregnancy are designed to minimize impairments and to promote health while a woman ... -
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) on Respiratory Functions and Rowing Performances in Sri Lankan Rowers: A Randomized Control Study
(2018)Respiratory muscle training is known to improve respiratory functions and performance in sportsmen. The aim of this study was to determine effects of a 12-week specific respiratory muscle training program on the rowing ... -
The Relationship between Cognitive Function and Dual Task Gait Performance in People with A Vestibular Disorder Vs Adult Healthy Controls
(2018)The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between the dual task gait performance and the cognitive function domain in patients with clinically diagnosed vestibular disorders. Authors hypothesized ... -
The Relationship between Hip Abductor Muscle Strength and Iliotibial Band Tightness in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Attending Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation of The National Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2018)Low back pain (LBP) causes disability and hinders daily activities of general population. Despite extensive research, the exact cause of chronic mechanical LBP remains uncertain. There is inadequate evidence related ... -
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Flowers and Stalks of Aponogeton Crispus and Aponogeton Rigidifolius
(2018)Aponogeton crispus and Aponogeton rigidifolius are native Aponogeton plants in Sri Lanka. These are widely used in folkloric medicine. Recent pharmacological studies have established antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of Ushnodhakadhārā in the Management of Psychological Stress
(2018)According to Ayurveda, Pragnāparādha (intellectual error), Parināma (time factor), Asātmēndriyārtasamyōga (unwholesome contact of senses with its objects) cause all physical and mental diseases. At the chronic decline of ... -
Evaluation of In-Vitro Antibacterial Effect of Lawsoniainermis L. Plant against Acinetobacter Baumannii and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
(2018)Globally there is a massive increase in the prevalence of Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Hence it is considered one of the biggest threats in the health care ... -
Effect of Thermoduric Bacteria on Shelf-Life of Milk and Improvement of Pasteurization Process
(2018)Pasteurization is a means of increasing the shelflife of milk. This study focused on identifying thermoduric bacteria that decrease the shelf-life of pasteurized milk and finding a solution to minimize their presence ...