Browsing Allied Health Sciences by Subject "knowledge,"
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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Vitamin D and Its Deficiency among Undergraduates in a Tertiary Educational Institution In Sri Lanka; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
(2022)Many people in tropical Asian nations suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, despite receiving sufficient sunlight throughout the year. Because inadequate vitamin D can cause a deficiency, which increases the ... -
Contextualization of Middle Childhood Nutrition Guidelines in Sri Lanka; Situational Analysis
(2022)Good nutrition during middle childhood (5 to 10 y) is important and should be emphasized. In Sri Lanka, significant levels of middle childhood malnutrition have been linked to poor eating habits. This study was conducted ... -
Knowledge towards and Practices on First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Following Road Traffic Injury among Traffic Police Officers in Selected Police Divisions in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2022)Road traffic injury (RTI) is a leading cause of death in Sri Lanka. Prompt first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can minimize the lethal consequences in RTI. Traffic police officers, who are trained on first-aid ... -
Knowledge towards Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Undergraduates of KAATSU International University, Sri Lanka: Cross-Sectional Study
(2022)Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health concern leading to morbidity and mortality globally. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected STD surveillance and prevention efforts. In Sri ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Bioterrorism Threats among Undergraduates of KAATSU International University (KIU)
(2022)Bioterrorism is the intentional use of microorganisms or toxins derived from living organisms to produce death or disease in humans, animals, and plants. Bioterrorism potentially could lead to disastrous consequences and ... -
Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Covid-19 among Students at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University
(2022)The health crisis due to COVID-19 has escalated all over the world since the end of 2019. The people are advised to adhere to preventive measures such as social distancing, wearing masks and regular washing of hands. ...