Browsing Conference Papers by Author "Abeysena, H.T.C.S."

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A complex-intervention to change dengue prevention behaviours of the householders in the Kurunegala District

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Dengue is a leading public health problem in Sri Lanka. Evaluation of community-based intervention on behavioural change is identified as the key functional areas to prevent future outbreaks. ...
Development of risk prediction model for endometrial carcinoma among postmenopausal women in the Western Province.

Jayawickrama, W.I.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Risk prediction model can be used to estimate the probability of developing endometrial carcinoma among postmenopausal women. The aim of the study was to develop a model to predict the risk of ...
Development of a communication for behaviour impact plan on dengue prevention in the Kurunegala District

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A.; Alagiyawanna, M.A.A.P.; Pannilahetti, N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Communication for Behaviour Impact (COMBI) is a methodological process that blends strategically a variety of communication interventions intended to engage individuals and families in adopting ...
Development of cardiovascular disease risk prediction model for Sri Lankans

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Thampoe, R.S.; Batagoda, B.M.S.M.; Arangala, D.M.P.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: There are no Cardiovascular (CV) risk prediction models derived from Sri Lankans. Therefore, we aimed to develop a model to predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among Sri Lankans. ...
Perceptions of editorial staff and coverage of reproductive health related newspaper articles and adolescents3 expectations

Kumarendran, B.; Nandasena, Y.L.S.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

OBJECTIVE: 1. To describe coverage of selected Sinhalese newspaper articles on reproductive health (RH) and to explore the attitudes of editorial staff related to RH publications. 2. To explore the mpressions and expectations ...
Perceptions of the cervical cancer screening programme in Sri Lanka, among healthcare workers in Kalutara district

Perera, K.C.M.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Mapitigama, N. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Even after 20 years of existence of the cervical cancer programme with pap smears, there is no marked reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the cervical cancer screening programme ...
Pilot intervention to assess the efficacy of a complex-intervention package to prevent dengue in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Dengue is a leading public health problem in Sri Lanka. Development and evaluation of community-based intervention on behavioural changes are identified as key functional areas to prevent dengue outbreaks. The ...
Prevalence of visual impairment among adults aged forty years and above in the MOH area Mahara

Hapugoda, H.T.C.J.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2010)

OBJECTIVES: Visual impairment is a worldwide health problem. It affects mainly low and middle income countries with a rapid increase in the aging population. Main causes of visual impairment in Asian countries are cataract ...
Psychological stress and associated factors among adults in the quarantine families following COVID-19 in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Jayasooriya, S.P; Pushpalal, G.C; Dissasnayake, M.; Wijesingha, S.; Athukorala, P.; de Mel, N. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Psychosocial-stress for a newly-emerged contagious-disease of the COVID-19 needs to be evaluated. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of psychosocial-stress and associated predictors in the ...
Retrospective study on the foeto–maternal status of teenage pregnancies in the Dimbulagala MOH area

Liyanage, C.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Ariyarathne, A.M.N.; Liyanage, J.; Senavirathnea, D.P.M.A.; Thilak Udayasiri, A.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: A pregnancy occurring in a young woman who has not reached her 20th birthday is considered as a teenage pregnancy. The impact of consequences of teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka is not well ...
Surge capacity of the curative sector healthcare institutions for the management of Dengue in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Surge capacity is defined as the ability to obtain adequate staff, supplies, structures and systems to provide sufficient care to meet immediate needs of an influx of patients. The aim of the study was to ...
Surge-capacity of the preventive healthcare institutions for the management of dengue in the Kurunegala District

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The surge-capacity is defined as the ability to obtain adequate ‘Staff, Supplies, Structures and Systems’ to provide sufficient care to meet the immediate needs of an influx of patients following ...
Vitamin D status and its association with serum parathyroid hormone in preschool children in a Sri Lankan Community

Marasinghe, E.; Chackrewarthy, S.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Rajindrajith, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Assosiation, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Despite increased awareness of the adverse health effects of low vitamin D status, data on serum vitamin D status of Sri Lankan preschool children is scarce. AIMS: To investigate the vitamin D status and its ...

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