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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Adherence to Preventive Practices of Bronchial Asthma in Children
(2023-09)Pediatric bronchial asthma burdens both families and the healthcare system due to frequent acute attacks requiring medication and hospital admissions. This study aimed to determine parental knowledge, attitudes, and ... -
A Preliminary Study to Detect the Presence of Bacteria in Lumbar Disc Herniation
(2023-09)Bacterial bio lm in lumbar discs worsens pain by attracting in ammatory cells. Study aims to detect bacteria in herniated discs of patients undergoing lumbar microdiscectomy. Discs (n=23) were collected, into cooked meat ... -
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 ... -
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 Neck Pain among Military Clerks in the Directorate of Pay and Record and Directorate of Benevolent Fund in Army Camp, Panagoda
(2023-09)Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions among diferent occupations specially in occupations which requires the use of a computer. Military clerks are reported to experience neck pains at a higher ... -
Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Lifestyle Behaviours among Female Nurses in Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Overweight and obesity are de ned as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that may impair health. Being overweight and obese among nurses is an important issue as it can a ect their health and professional capability ... -
Prospective Surveillance of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Site Phlebitis among Patients Admitted to Medical and Surgical Wards at University Hospital Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Phlebitis is a common complication associated with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC) usage and may cause adverse outcomes to the patient. The current study was aimed to determine the PIVC site phlebitis incidence ... -
Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors of the University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Breast cancer is the leading malignancy among women in Sri Lanka. Breast cancer survival rates have improved due to earlier detection and treatments. However, the patient’s quality of life is still questionable. A ... -
Relationship between Musculoskeletal Pain and Stress Level of Secondary Teachers in Selected Schools of Matara District
(2023-09)Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common occupational health problem among school teachers. Stress level may contribute for MSK pain. The study aims were to determine the prevalence of MSK pain, stress level, determine the ... -
Relationship between Physical Activity and Falls in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(2023-09)Physical inactivity (PA) is a modifiable risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Falls is a major concern for older adults with T2DM. This study aimed to identify the association between PA and falls in older ... -
The Relationship between the Anthropometric Indices and Hypertension in Elderly Population at Elderly Homes in the Medical O cer of Health Area of Piliyandala in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)In Sri Lanka, the prevalence of hypertension has increased with age in adults. Obesity can be explained by di erent anthropometric indices. The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric ... -
The Relationship of the Craniovertebral Angle with Pain and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Neck Pain attending the Department of Physiotherapy at Kotelawala Defence University Hospital Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Neck pain is one of the most commonly appeared symptom when a healthy person adopts a compensatory forward head posture with a lower Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) than the normal healthy person. The purpose of this study ... -
Sedentary Behavior and Social Loneliness in Before, During and After the Lockdown Periods in COVID-19 Pandemic among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The COVID-19 pandemic had become a major global threat in whole over the world. To control the rapid infection, the country was lockdown. The aim of this study was to assess the level of sedentary behavior and social ... -
A Study on Incidence of Bacteria Fostering Blood Culture Positivity
(2023-09)Analysis of single positive blood culture is widely used in Sri Lanka in the diagnosis of sepsis. There are only a few studies conducted regarding information on bacteria that could give rise to sepsis and the probability ... -
Variation of Biochemical Parameters in Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Little information is available on the e ect of COVID-19 infection on biochemistry of Sri Lankan patients. Owing to this lack of information, prognosis on development of complications were di cult to predict. Hence, this ... -
Work-related Physical and Psychological Health Concerns of Nurses at University Hospital-Kotelawala Defence University, Werahera, Sri Lanka: A Descriptive, Mixed-method Study
(2023-09)Working environment of nurses may a ect their Quality of Life (QoL), quality of patient care and job satisfaction. University Hospital-Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) is a newly established hospital where most of ...