Browsing Conference Papers by Author "Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A."

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Awareness and usage patterns of substances among pre-clinical phase students at a Medical Faculty in Sri Lanka

Hapangama, A.; Fernando, R.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Availability and usage patterns of psychoactive substances have changed worldwide. Knowledge about new trends of substance use is important for future generation of medical professionals to ...
Awareness regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) among service users at a tertiary care hospital

Hapangama, A.; Gunasekera, T.; Pieris, M.U.P.K.; Fernando, R.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: ECT saves lives and is extremely effective in treatment resistant psychiatric conditions. Despite this there appear to be an unease and stigma attached to ECT. Exploration about the awareness ...
Eating attitudes and behaviours among adolescent girls in the Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Wijeratne, L.T.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Eating disorders are considered by some to be a culture bound phenomena confined to the west. Its prevalence among young adolescents in Sri Lanka is not known. AIMS: To describe the concerns and attitudes ...
Prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections and their relationship with injectable drug use in a cohort of Sri Lankan prisoners

Niriella, M.A.; Hapangama, A.; Luke, H.P.D.P.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Previous community surveys on hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infections in Sri Lanka report a Sow prevalence. Studies in Western countries show that prison inmates have a high risk of ...
A prospective study on deliberate self harm

Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Rajakaruna, R.R.; Dassanayake, H.; Ratnayake, J.A.W.S.; Gunawardana, W.P.M.; Fernando, P.L.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1998)

INTRODUCTION : Suicide and deliberate self harm [DSH) in Sri Lanka have caused considerable concern due to its dramatic increase over the past few iecades. In global terms Sri Lanka has the highest -ate of suicide amongst ...
Psychological impact on children and families of middle east Workers

Karunasekera, K.A.W.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Gunasekera, D.P.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

INTRODUCTION: Many Sri Lankans work in the Middle East leaving behind their children and spouses. This may lead to many psycho-social problems. OBJECTIVES: 1. Evaluate the association between behavioural symptoms of children ...
Psychometric analysis and emotional state in the irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)

Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Deen, K.I. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1997)

INTRODUCTION: Data are lacking on psychometric scores and the emotional state in Sri Lankan patients with the irritable bowel syndrome. AIM: To evaluate patients with IBS using a Hospital Anxiety Depression (I IAD) scale ...
Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Group Therapy Compared to a Waitlist Control in the Treatment of University Students with Social Phobia

Hapangama, A.; de Silva, B.G.R.; de Zoysa, P.T.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Ravindran, A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Social phobia causes significant impairment in a person’s personal and professional life. However, individually delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is costly, limited by the number ...
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial on effectiveness of preemptive analgesia with paracetamol on reduction of occurrence of headache after electro convulsive therapy

Isuru, L.L.A.; Rodrigo, A.; Wijesekera, C.; Premasinghe, S.; Wijesinghe, C.A.; Ediriweera, D.S.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Electro convulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of psychiatric disorders. However, its utility is mainly limited by side effects and stigma. Post ECT headache is one of the ...
Reliability and factor analysis of the Sinhalese version of the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale-Self Reported Version (LSAS-SR)

Hapangama, A.; de Silva, T.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Williams, S.S. (Sri lanka Medical Association, 2015)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Despite being one of the most prevalent mental illnesses, lack of awareness and confusion with shyness contributes to under-diagnosis of social phobia. Our objective was to evaluate test-retest ...
Seven-minute screening test: a reliable bedside test for dementia

de Silva, H.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)

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A study on anxiety and depression among military personnel injured in the war

Ariyaratne, R.; Arulrajah, S.; Ariyananda, D.; Ariyaratne, J.; Athanayake, S.; Azhar, M.; Bandara, A.; Bandara, R.; Williams, S.S.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2001)

OBJECTIVES: To determine the proportion of army personnel with symptoms of anxiety and depression following injuries on the battlefield and to identify associated factors. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: We administered a ...
A study on emotional distress amongst university students

Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.J.M.; Wijerathne, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1999)

OBJECTIVES: 1. To detect emotional distress among jniversity students. 2. To evaluate the role of different :actors influencing the above. METHODS: A previously validated screening test (general iea!th questionnaire - GHQ ...
Translation and Validation of Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) into Sinhala

Baminiwatta, A.K.A.B.; Bandara, T.R.; Liyanage, H.; Perera, K.M.N.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Hapangama, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a pattern of abnormal involuntary movements among patients on long-term antipsychotics. As there is no medication universally effective, prevention of TD is important. ...

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