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Item Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka.(In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Wijesooriya, L.I.; Hitige, D.G.; Herath, Y.B.; Sugandhi, R.A.I.; Siriwardana, S.R.Dengue is a leading healthcare challenge in Sri Lanka. In 2015, 29,777 dengue cases were reported and this increased by 85.2% (55150 cases) in 2016. Last 10 months of year 2017 reported 158854 suspected dengue cases. Of them, about 30% were children of 519 years. Schoolchildren of advanced level (A/L) (Grade-12&13) are influential and useful on dengue control activities in schools.Item Usage of Computer and Internet among Undergraduates: Knowledge, Awareness, and Concentration on Privacy and Security Management and Internet among Undergraduates: Knowledge, Awareness, and Concentration on Privacy and Security Management.(In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Nalaka, G.P.S.; Diunugala, H.P.Today, in twenty first century information technology plays a vital role of every aspect of human life, especially in process of education. Significantly, the usage of computer and Internet is expanding among undergraduates. The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge, awareness and concentration on privacy and security management of computer and Internet usage among undergraduates. 420 undergraduates from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura were selected randomly for the survey. A web and paper based questionnaire was used to collect data. Summary measures and data presenting tools were used under descriptive analysis. Usage knowledge of computer and Internet is consisted two components as the computer literacy and the digital literacy. Composite indices were constructed to measure the computer literacy, digital literacy, awareness, and concentration on privacy and security management which were monitored through Likert scale statements. Cronbach‘s alpha, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy tests and the Bartlett's test of sphericity were used to diagnose the feasibility of the data reduction. With respect to the composite indices, the level of computer literacy among undergraduates is 83.83% and it is a good sign. The level of digital literacy among undergraduates is 61.23% but is not much higher as computer literacy. There is lack of security awareness among undergraduates since the average level is 51.23%. The level of security management among undergraduates is 68.81% while the level of privacy concentration among undergraduates is 69.62%. As the results of one sample t-tests, except security awareness, other indices are over the level of 60% significantly. Therefore, the levels of computer literacy, digital literacy, security management and privacy concentration are in higher level among the undergraduates. However, the awareness about security should be empowered among undergraduates. Also, it is important to improve the digital literacy among undergraduates. Therefore, seminars and workshops should be organized to emphasis knowledge so that the individuals will learn to use computer and Internet properly.Item Knowledge Regarding Childhood Diarrhoea among Mothers Having Children Under the Age of Five Years in Batticaloa District(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Begam, A.G.W.; Karthijekan, K.; Kartheepan, K.; Genoosha, N.; Mythreye, T.; Kajananthan, K.; Costha, L.A.M.U.; Hasanthika, M.A.W.; Priyadarshan, N.W.P.I.Diarrhoea is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among Children under the age of five in all over the world, special in developing countries. The main aim of this study was to assess the mothers’ knowledge regarding childhood diarrhea. A community based Cross- Sectional study was conducted among 252 mothers by structured interview administer questionnaire from January to October 2015. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select study areas and units. Among the 252 mothers Hindus, Housewives, Senior Secondary education, Mothers had 1-3 children were 76.6%, 83.7%, 51.2% and 95.2% respectively. The health care workers (83.7%) and community (67.7%) were the main sources of information. Majority (77%) of mothers had heard about diarrhoea as a disease. 87.3% knew the correct meaning of diarrhea. Just above half (53.6%) of the mothers had very good knowledge regarding the causes and risk factors of diarrhea such as contaminated food and drink (93.7%), unhygienic environment (84.5%), Contact the patient with diarrhoeal disease (71.4%) and Worm infestation (51.2%). Less than half of mothers (44.8%) had very good knowledge about important signs and symptoms of diarrhea such as frequent Watery stool (97.6%), Thirsty (88.1%), Dry skin (66.1%) and Oliguria (46.4%). Out of total respondents, 62.7% had very good knowledge about consequences of diarrhea such as Lethargy (97.2), weight loss (92.5%) and Dehydration (80.6%). Majority of mothers (96.4%) had very good knowledge regarding prevention of diarrhea such as use of clean water (98%), proper hand washing (98%) and proper feces disposal (97.6%). The knowledge of the mothers had significant relationship with their age, educational level, and number of children, occupation, family income and sources of knowledge. Although mothers had good awareness regarding causes, signs and symptoms and prevention of diarrhoea, they were less in some specific areas.