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    Social networking is popular among new medical entrants of Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Hettige, S.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.
    BACKGROUND: The rapid growth and adoption of social networking and internet telephony had affected many fields including education. OBJECTIVES: To assess the usage of social networking services (SNS) and Internet telephony (IT) and confidence in using SNS among new entrants to the Faculty of Medicine. METHODS: Moodle based self-administered questionnaire was given to new entrants in the 2015 and 2016 batches. Results: The results are described according to the 2015 (n=159) and 2016 (n=147) batches respectively. 93% (149(94%) in 2015 and 135(92%) in 2016, P= 0.53) had been SN and 52% (70(44%) in 2015 and 88(60%) in 2016, P<0.01) stated that they were confident in SN, among them 60% (21(49%) in 2015 and 36 (70%) in 2016, P<0.01) were males and 48% (49(42%) in 2015 and 52(55%) in 2016, P= 0.07) were females, where males were more confident in SN than females (P= 0.05). 65% (99(62%) in 2015 and 99(67%) in 2016, P= 0.35) had used IT and 23% (26(16%) in 2015 and 45(31%) in 2016, P<0.01 ) were confident, among them 29% (9(21%) in 2015 and 19(37%) in 2016, P= 0.09) males and 20% (17(15%) in 2015 and 26 (27%) in 2016, P= 0.02) were females, where the level of confidence was not different between males and females (P= 0.18). SN was high compared to IT usage (P< 0.01) and 2016 entrants showed high level of confidence in SN (P= 0.01) and IT (P= 0.01) compared to 2015. CONCLUSIONS: Even though the SN and IT are popular among students, confident level is low compared to the usage.
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    Computer literacy among new medical entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Hettige, S.; Gunarathne, M.G.S.S.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.
    BACKGROUND: Computer literacy is essential for students. OBJECTIVES: To assess the level of computer literacy among new entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. METHODS: Moodle based self-administered questionnaire was given new entrants (159 in 2015 and 147 in 2016). RESULTS: The results are described according to the 2015 (n=159) and 2016 (n=147) batches respectively. Proportions who had used computers were 99% (n=157) and 98% (n=144). Those who had formal training in computer literacy were 68% (n=108) and 65% (n=96) and 46% (n=73) and 45% (n=66) were in possession of paper qualifications related to the training undergone. Proportions who used computers daily were 19% (n=31) and 31% (n=46) and 9% (n=14) and 13% (n=19) used it ≤once/month. Students’ perceptions on their ability to use computers were as follows: 1) Competent - 14%(n=23) and 17% (n=25), 2) Average - 75%(n=119) and 78%(n=114) and 3) Poor - 11%(n=17) and 5%(n=8). Relevance of computer literacy for medical students was as follows: 1) Essential - 48%(n=77) and 56%(n=82), 2) Very important - 42%(n=66) and 36%(n=53) and 3) Reasonably important - 9%(n=15) and 8%(n=12). Only two (1%) students from 2015 batch stated that computer literacy is of very little important to function as a doctor. CONCLUSIONS: Majority had used computers before entering the Medical Faculty and almost two thirds has had formal training and less than one half had paper qualifications on computer literacy. Majority believed computer literacy is important for them as medical students as well as doctors.
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    Ability to use computer software among new medical entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Solangaarachchi, D.I.K.; Kumara, A.A.K.B.; Hettige, S.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.
    BACKGROUND: Computer software is essential to enhance academic life of students. OBJECTIVES: To describe the level of confidence and ability on using computer software among new entrants to Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya METHODS: Moodle based self-administered questionnaire was given to new entrants in 2015 and 2016 and their perception on the level of confidence, ability and usage were recorded. RESULTS: The results are described according to the 2015 (n=159) and 2016 (n=147) batches respectively. Proportion of males were 27% and 35%. Proportions who could install software in each batch was 20% (n=32 and 29) and could not were 15.7% (n=25) and 27.2% (n=40). Those who could and could not install a printer were 10.1% (n=16)/ 16.3% (n=24) and 30.8% (n=49)/ 34% (n=50) respectively. Proportions who could and could not install a pen drive were 28.9% (n=46)/ 40.1% (n=59) and 15.7% (n=25)/ 17% (n=25) respectively. Nine percent (n=14) and 13.6% (n=20) had used, 63.5% (n=101) and 50.3% (n=74)) were aware but had not used and 27.7% (n=44)) and 36.1% (n=53) were not aware of open source software. CONCLUSIONS: A majority of students had no awareness on software installation and pen drive scanning and have not used open source software at the point of entry to the Medical Faculty.
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    Usage of Internet among new entrants at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Hettige, S.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.
    BACKGROUND: The Internet has become a fundamental cornerstone of modern education, learning and health care delivery. OBJECTIVES: To describe the usage and confidence in the use of Internet, email and cloud storage services (CSS) among new medical entrants at the Faculty of Medicine University of Kelaniya. METHODS: Moodle based self-administered questionnaire was given new entrants in 2015 and 2016 batches. RESULTS: The results are described according to the 2015 (n=159) and 2016 (n=147) batches respectively Proportions who had previously accessed Internet were 99% (n=157) and 97% (n=143). Those who indicated confidence in browsing it were 50% (n=80) and 64% (n=94). Those who surfed it daily were 33% (n=53) and 50% (n=74). Proportions who had personal email accounts were 92 %( n=146) and 98% (n=144). Those who indicated confidence in using emails were 40% (n=63) and 58% (n=85). Those who accessed it daily in each batch was 13% (n=21 and 19 respectively). Proportions who had used CSS were 52% (n=82) and 63% (n=92). Those who indicated confidence in using CSS were only 4% (n=7) and 13% (n=19). Level of confidence in utilization of above services was significantly (p<0.01 for each batch) lower in comparison to the number utilizing the services, Significant differences were also observed with regard to students’ confidence in Internet browsing compared to using email (p= 0.04) and CSS (p< 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Majority of students have accessed internet and were in possession of email accounts. CSS are not popular among them. A proper training is recommended to improve the level of confidence in the use of Internet, email and CSS.
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    Prior experience of office package among new entrants at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Hettige, S.; Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.
    BACKGROUND: Skill to work with an office package is essential for students. OBJECTIVES: To assess the level of confidence and frequency of usage on Microsoft Word (WORD), PowerPoint (PPT) and Excel (EXCEL) among new entrants. METHODS: Moodle based self-administered questionnaire was given to new entrants in 2015 and 2016 batches. RESULTS: The results are described according to the 2015 (n=159) and 2016 (n=147) batches respectively. Proportions who had used WORD before were 98% (n=156) and 97% (n=143). Those who used it more than once a week were 24% (n=38) and 35% (n=52) and 22% (n=35)) and 20% (n=29) were reported to have confidence in working with WORD. Proportions who had used PPT before were 96% (n=153) and 93% (n=137).Those who used it more than once a week were 14% (n=22) and 22% (n=33) and 19% (n=30) and 22% (n=33) were reported to have confidence in working with PPT. Proportions who had used EXCEL before were 82% (n=130) and 90% (n=132).Those who used it more than once a week were 7% (n=11) and 9% (n=13) and 6% (n=9) and 9% (n=13) were reported to have confidence in working with EXCEL. Level of confidence using WORD and PPT was not significantly different (P=0.9), but was significantly higher compared to EXCEL, p value being <0.01 for both comparisons. Frequency of using WORD was high compared to PPT (P<0.01) and EXCEL (P<0.01), and PPT compared to EXCEL (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: New medical entrants were more confident in using WORD and PPT and were regularly using WORD compared to PPT and EXCEL.
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    Health seeking behavior of elders in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka: Descriptive cross sectional study
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Arulanandem, K.; Jayawickramarajah, P.T.; Ramanayake, R.P.J.C.; Hettige, S.; Kisokanth, G.
    BACKGROUND: Global population of elderly would increase by 15% in year 2025. The change in age structure affects the society in social, cultural and economic aspects of life. The provision of health care to elderly varies across most of the developing countries. Health care is an important issue for ageing population and living with chronic illnesses become a challenge. Health care services are essential for the population it serves. The health seeking behavior of elders depends on the availability of services, health problems and socio economic status. OBJECTIVE: To describe the health seeking behavior of elders in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka METHODS: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Batticaloa district on a sample of 845 elders selected by simple random sampling method. Interviewer administrated questionnaire was used to collect data and descriptive statistical analysis was done. RESULTS: Study population consisted of 78% of elders in young old category of whom 57% were females. Most (93%) attended outpatient departments of government hospitals and 8%, general practitioners as their first contact care for acute illnesses. 48% attended clinics for chronic illnesses at government hospitals. Approximately half of them used public transport to access the health facility. 50% of their health expenditure was managed by their children. Frequency of health seeking behavior for acute illness was higher among females and the difference between the two sexes was statistically significant (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: First contact care for acute and chronic disease conditions for more than 90% of elders in Batticaloa district was government hospitals.