A5088056134- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Coconut Research and Applications
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
University of Kelaniya
2015-2025
Colombo North Teaching Hospital
2018-2023
The Centre for Health (New Zealand)
2016
McMaster University
2016
Policy Analysis (United States)
2016
Washington University in St. Louis
2014
UCB Pharma (United States)
2013
University of Colombo
2010
John Radcliffe Hospital
2009
University of Oxford
2006-2009
Introduction The psychological impact of snakebite on its victims, especially possible late effects, has not been systematically studied. Objectives To assess delayed somatic symptoms, depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and impairment in functioning, among victims. Methods study had qualitative quantitative arms. In the arm, 88 persons who systemic envenoming following from North Central Province Sri Lanka were randomly identified an established research database...
Abstract not availableDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i2.7824Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry Vol 5(2):37-39
Dementia patients with anosmia are more likely to have Lewy body pathology at postmortem, but clinicopathological studies only assessed olfaction in moderate dementia or an average of 5 years before death. It is not known whether, mild (MMSE score over 20), olfactory function impaired Alzheimer disease (AD) than bodies (DLB).Patients DLB (n = 21), AD 27), cognitive impairment (MCI) 21) and controls 47) were using a 16-item identification test threshold which used sticks impregnated differing...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Garment factory employees have been identified as a high-risk population for developing depression in Asian countries. Depression is recognised potentially reversible risk factor low productivity the garment workforce. Therefore, identification and treatment of workers can improve their quality life general. The study aimed to determine prevalence correlates Hambantota district, Sri Lanka. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive study. calculated sample...
Background Snakebite results in delayed psychological morbidity and negative psycho-social impact. However, support is rarely provided to victims. Aim To assess the effectiveness of a brief intervention which can be by non-specialist doctors aimed at reducing following snakebite envenoming. Method In single blind, randomized controlled trial, victims with systemic envenoming [n = 225, 168 males, mean age 42.1 (SD 12.4) years] were into three arms. One arm received no (n 68, Group A), second...
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is a potential therapeutic approach to improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease (AD) due its properties as ketogenic agent and antioxidative characteristics. This study aimed investigate the effect of VCO on people with AD determine impact apolipoprotein E (APOE) ɛ4 genotype cognitive outcomes. Participants this double-blind placebo-controlled trial (SLCTR/2015/018, 15.09.2015) were 120 Sri Lankan individuals mild-to-moderate (MMSE = 15-25), aged > 65 years, they...
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk of mental health problems during a pandemic. Being stationed the frontline or not may have implications on their health.The aims this study were to assess depression, anxiety and stress among HCWs, explore differences between non-frontline workers, investigate associated factors.In cross-sectional study, HCWs recruited from COVID-19 screening hospital in Sri Lanka. Mental impact was assessed using Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)....
Abstract Background The 2004 tsunami, the civil conflict until 2009 and youth insurrection in late 1980s Sri Lanka resulted many persons being classified as ‘missing’ they disappeared were unaccounted for. Our aim was to compare prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) prolonged grief (PGD) families individuals, who eventually received mortal remains those did not. Method An ethically approved cross sectional study conducted a purposively selected sample after informed consent....
BackgroundThe internet is widely used as a source of health information, and the negative effects this practice well documented. Cyberchondria, unfounded escalation concerns about common symptoms based on review online information has been identified major concern. This area not studied in Sri Lanka. AimsWe prevalence, nature cyberchondria among outpatients MethodsData was gathered from 300 outpatients, 150 patients each attending government private hospital Western province using...
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.
Purpose: Psychosocial consequences of traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) have been well documented in Western populations, but there is no published literature on such incidence the Sri Lankan population. The purpose this study was to explore psychosocial impact SCI a population and examine population’s coping mechanisms.Methods: Participants were recruited purposively at Ragama Rheumatology Rehabilitation Hospital, sole rehabilitation facility for patients Lanka. Focus groups conducted with...
Background: With more effective treatments and improved outcomes in thalassemia, there is increasing focus on its psychological sequelae. Most published data this topic are from high-income countries much less so low- middle-income countries, where thalassemia prevalent.Aim: The aim of study was to systematically evaluate the psychiatric morbidity quality life relation demographic- illness-related variables among Sri Lankan patients with thalassemia.Methods: This cross-sectional...
Background Studies in Western populations indicate that the prevalence of smoking patients with schizophrenia ranges from 70-90%. Data low and middle income countries is sparse. Aims To determine schizophrenia, to identify probable associations. Methodology The study was conducted at psychiatry outpatient clinics Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama. Consecutive outpatients who met ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for were invited answer an interviewer administered, pre-tested questionnaire on...
Abstract A WHO rapid assessment of early impact the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health services worldwide found a consistent pattern degradation. In this context MASC study aimed to: identify consequences for and people with pre- existing conditions (MHCs) in 7 low- middle-income countries; (2) good practice to mitigate these impacts. The was conducted Chile, Ethiopia, Georgia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka Ukraine. This an observational study, using mixed- methods convergent design,...