Introduction This study’s objective was to produce robust, comparable estimates of the prevalence diabetes and pre-diabetes in Sri Lankan adult population, where previous studies suggest highest South Asia. Research design methods We used data on 6661 adults from nationally representative 2018/2019 first wave Lanka Health Ageing Study (SLHAS). classified glycemic status based diagnosis, either fasting plasma glucose (FPG), or FPG 2-hour (2-h PG). estimated crude age-standardized by major...

A cross-sectional survey was done to investigate the pathways physical activity acts in improving fitness and functional outcomes of older adults (60 years above) using 880 community-dwelling Sri Lanka. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) used. The final SEM model included five latent factors 14 co-variances. Goodness Fit Index (GFI), Comparative fit index (CFI) Root Mean Square Error Approximation (RMSEA) values were 0.95, 0.93, 0.91, 0.05 respectively, indicating a good fit. Strength...

Abstract This study explored possible associations between two personal tendencies "sexual compulsivity" and sensation seeking," self-esteem, family environmental conditions sexual abuse experiences during childhood in a sample of 539 young adults mid-western university. A cross-sectional survey design was employed data were collected using self-report, anonymous questionnaires. Men scored higher on the measures compulsivity seeking than women. Mean scores measure this adult college lower...

ABSTRACT The elderly population in Sri Lanka is growing rapidly. Elders are traditionally cared for the homes of their adult children, but shifting socio-economic environment challenges this arrangement. This paper describes dynamics elder–care-giver relationships Southern Lanka. Data included four focus group discussions and five in-depth interviews with elderly, ten children elderly. Discussion guide topics care-giving arrangements, roles/responsibilities elders care-givers. Using a...

Abstract Background The upsurge of COVID-19 has caused numerous psycho-social challenges for healthcare professionals because its ability to spread rapidly in the community and high mortality rate. seriousness disease led many plagued by stigma as well discrimination. In this study, depressive symptomatology, levels anxiety, related psychosocial occupational factors experienced Sri Lanka during COVID -19 were investigated. Methods A total 512 surveyed using an online survey. Generalized...

<strong>Background:</strong> Sri Lanka lacks robust estimates of hypertension (HTN) prevalence owing to few national studies, hindering optimization control strategies. Evidence on how the revised 2017 American College Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) HTN definition affects in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is also limited. <strong>Objectives:</strong> To make Lankan adult population, assess impact ACC/AHA definitions. <strong>Methods:</strong> Data were sourced from...

Abstract This study examined the prevalence of alcohol use, alcohol-related problems, psychological distress, anxiety and depression mood relationship between these variables in a sample 534 college students USA. In men, 91% were current users (those who use at least once month) women 80% (p&lt;0.01). Current further divided into two groups, moderate heavy, considering amount frequency use. Beer was more popular among than heavy both sexes. Over 90% men had used hard liquor 30-day period...

Background . The effects of coconut fat and soya on serum lipids are controversial. This study was designed to investigate the lipid milk supplementation profile free living healthy subjects. Methods. Sixty (60) volunteers aged 18–57 years were given porridge (CMP) for 5 days week 8 weeks, followed by a 2-week washout period, subsequent which they received isoenergetic (SMP) weeks. Results LDL (low density lipoprotein) levels decreased with CMP reached statistical significance in total...

Objectives To examine the unique contribution of generative leisure activities, defined as activities motivated by a concern for others and need to contribute something next generation. Design Cross‐sectional survey. Setting Peri‐urban rural area in southern Sri Lanka. Participants Community‐dwelling adults aged 60 older (N = 252). Measurements The main predictors were grouped into generative, social, or solitary. outcome was cognitive function, assessed using Montreal Cognitive Assessment...

It has been postulated that the lipid effects of coconut could be mediated by its fatty acids, fiber and lysine/arginine ratio. Hence, oil different from kernel flakes or milk extract because constituents in each preparation. The present research investigated modes used food This study involved a total 190 participants, randomized into four groups, which received supplement (30 ml) (n = 53), g) 52) powder 44) for period 8 weeks. control group 41) no supplement. Lipid assays were performed at...

Journal Article Cohort Profile: The Sri Lanka Health and Ageing Study (SLHAS) Get access Ravindra P Rannan-Eliya, Rannan-Eliya Institute for Policy (IHP), Colombo, Corresponding author. Policy, 72 Park Street, Colombo 00200, Lanka. E-mail: ravi@ihp.lk https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5013-2816 Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Vajira H Dissanayake, Dissanayake Department of Anatomy, Genetics Biomedical Informatics, Faculty Medicine, University...

Using the Triandis Model of Interpersonal Behavior (TIB), we considered unique context Mardi Gras, annual festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, and how it might influence sexual behavior. This study utilized a two-stage, qualitative quantitative methodological framework. Focus groups past Gras participants were held to gather data inform development instruments, subsequently collected from 300 February 2004 using pencil-and-paper questionnaire. For women, TIB model did not significantly...

A questionnaire was administered to 1565 adults identify the prevalence of smoking and assess respondents' attitudes toward smoking. Of men 41% were yearly smokers, 27.8% monthly smokers 21% daily smokers. The corresponding figures for women 3.4%, 2% 0.6% respectively. Higher rates observed among less educated, middle-aged who from underprivileged families. About 23% 0.9% alcohol users. Alcohol use seems be positively associated with considerable portion both non-smokers expressed a...

Ceylon Medical Journal (CMJ) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the Sri Lanka Association in last week of March, June, September and December each year. The mission CMJ to promote science art medicine betterment public health. publishes original papers commentaries which have relevance allied sciences. committed maintaining conforming editorial ethical standards recommended International Committee Editors.

Psychometric properties of a new scale that measures motivations towards alcohol use were examined using sample 412 male users in Sri Lanka aged 16-30 years. In addition, associations between drinking motives and frequency explored. Confirmatory factor analysis showed 3-factor model consisting the factors personal enjoyment, tension reduction, social pressure fit data well. Overall, tension-reduction motivation was found to be prominent context young males' behavior Lanka. Associations...

Aims Knowledge plays a vital role in making better decisions for treatment. Patients should be educated about the knowledge of disease. This study aimed to know patient diabetes illness symptoms, complications, and preventive personal lifestyle factors. Methods A cross sectional research design was used among 261 patients. Descriptive analysis logistic regression were analyze collected data. Results total respondents included this study. 71.26 % male 28.74% females, their mean age 30.41 ±7.4...

Birth defects (BD) are considered a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Personal, cultural, health care system barriers may increase the incidence BD in low middle income countries. In this study we assessed knowledge antenatal mothers on BD, associated factors, prevention management. Three hundred fifty (350) were surveyed using pretested, self-administered questionnaire. The was evaluated under 3 categories; total scores calculated for each category converted into...

Objective: To examine junior managers experiences of ethical leadership behaviors exhibited by their senior managers.&#x0D; Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 263 health care working in public hospitals Hail, Saudi Arabia were surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire between 20 November, 2022 and 15 February, 2023. Descriptive statistics regression analysis employed the analysis. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA) was used to conduct...

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the personal and academic lives of undergraduates in Saudi Arabia. Although studies have suggested that increased prevalence psychological health problems among undergraduates, associations between risk depression safety practices influence gender on these not been studied detail. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted preparatory-year a large public university Arabia during outbreak. Depressive symptoms were assessed using Center for...

The chronic disease burden in Saudi Arabia has created adverse health, social and economic consequences that require urgent attention from health political authorities. Diabetes become an epidemic Arabia. Data on personal structural factors associated with diabetes the Hail region are scarce. Such data imperative to develop effective strategies control region. A cross-sectional study of patients attending care facilities was conducted using a sample 392 patients. An interviewer-administered...

While many Asian countries have been challenged by an increasingly high incidence of HIV infection, Sri Lanka has not among those most impacted to date. However, little is known about sexual behaviors in this country, particularly young adults and, as the population youth grows and becomes more sexually active, there could be implications for country. Using a two-staged clustered sampling method achieve geographically representative sample Lanka, data related were collected from 3,134...

The prevalence of different neighborhood environmental stressors and associations between the self-rated health are described in a representative sample 2,077 individuals, aged 18-85 years, southern Sri Lanka. Mosquito menace (69.4%), stray dog problems (26.8%), nuisance from neighbors (20.3%), drug users (18.7%) were found to be most prevalent stressors. None investigated associated with physical health, but neighbors, users, shortage water having poor water/sewage drainage system mental...