Abstract Introduction Reconstitution of oral pediatric antibiotic suspension by primary caregivers plays an essential role in determining the overall health outcome child. Incorrect reconstitution techniques could lead to underdosing, overdosing, or introduction infection. Underdosing non-resolving infection and antimicrobial resistance. Objectives To assess practice associated factors on suspensions (OPAS) among 3–5-year-old children a selected district Sri Lanka. Methods A cross-sectional...

Abstract Background Youth are at high risk for casual and unprotected sexual activities even before marriage. The objective of the study is to describe behavior, contraceptive use among unmarried youth Sri Lanka assess factors associated with behaviour. Methods An observational descriptive cross-sectional was conducted in three selected districts from 1st March 2019 31st January 2020 1057 never-married using a self-administered questionnaire. Both stratified cluster sampling snowball were...

Guidelines and other strategic documents were collated to understand the extent of global use terms postpartum postnatal along with duration schedule maternal care after delivery.

The Sri Lankan law only permits induced or iatrogenic abortion to save the life of mother. Despite restricted law, enforcement mechanisms, and reported high national contraceptive prevalence rate, a significant proportion pregnant women terminate their pregnancy outside law. existence restrictions inertia, numerous stakeholders concerned about women’s health have made several attempts liberalize in Lanka. Although amendments were proposed rationalize Lanka, nothing has been successful – we...

Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences (SLJSS) publishes social science articles on topics relevant to in particular and South Asia general. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/.

Introduction: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education is crucial to prevent unwanted pregnancies sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people. However, in Sri Lanka, little known about the level of access SRH knowledge unmarried youth. This study aimed assess perceptions at school on selected aspects youth aged 15–24 years Lanka. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 1057 male female three districts semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire operationalized after...

The objective of this paper is to investigate the impact COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recession on three demographic components, namely mortality, fertility migration in Sri Lanka possible implications. A secondary data analysis fertility, migration, marriage from Registrar General’s Department Ministry Health was conducted. Although excess mortality (COVID-19 deaths) 2022 substantially lower, it elevated 2021. In comparison non-COVID-19 years, number deaths has increased during...

In this cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in the Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka, we assessed affordability of oral pediatric anti-infective medicines (OPAIMs). Using a modified WHO/HAI medicinal price methodology, examined availability, median ratios (MPRs), mean percentage difference, and standard treatment originator brand (OB) lowest-priced generic (LPG) OPAIMs 30 private 2 state-owned pharmacies. The revealed disparities with only 50% pharmacies offering all 11 drugs their form....

Emotional support and services provided by Public Health Midwives (PHMs) play a crucial role in identification management of maternal mental health disorders as they are the first line contact child-care focal field members caring for antepartum postpartum mothers. Aim this study was to describe Sri Lankan PHMs’ knowledge on disorders. Cross-sectional descriptive conducted using probability proportionate sampling, covering PHMs all districts Lanka. Total 434 were recruited with 99.1%...

Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences (SLJSS) publishes social science articles on topics relevant to in particular and South Asia general. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/.

Aims: Limited information is available on private sector contribution for maternal care in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this assessment to describe the and newborn characteristics deliveries Colombo District, Secondly, factors associated with key practices using National Maternal Newborn Health Management Information System Private Institutions (NMNMIS-PHI)-Phase 1 was conducted.
 Study design: Secondary descriptive analysis performed data reported NMNMIS-PHI-Phase 1, Lanka.
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Aims: Adolescents and youth belong to high-risk groups for sexual reproductive issues. The aim of this investigation is critically evaluate whether the productive health issues are addressed in adolescent policies strategies Sri Lanka.
 Study Design: Two distinct methods were used. Desk review assess coverage (SRH) Lanka was followed by 3 focus group discussions (FGDs) with youths 8 key informant interviews (KII) on SRH policy related youth.
 Place Duration Study: Both conducted...

Abstract Background Youth are at high risk for casual and unprotected sexual activities even before the marriage. The objective of study is to describe behavior, contraceptive use among unmarried youth Sri Lanka assess factors associated with behaviour. Methods Observational descriptive cross-sectional was conducted in three selected districts from 1st March 2019 31st January 2020 1057 never-married using a self-administered questionnaire. Both stratified cluster sampling snow-ball used...

Some of us, coping with severe dengue (SD) on a daily basis, have questions concerning the report, "Dengue Management in Triage using Ultrasound children from Cambodia: prospective cohort study."1Gleeson T Pagnarith Y Habsreng E et al.Dengue management triage ultrasound study.Lancet Reg Health Western Pac. 2022; 19100371PubMed Google Scholar During 2018–19, at Siem Reap hospital out-patient department, authors identified 252 acute who were given thoracic and abdominal examinations by trained...

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ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims to describe the population level data on neonatal and maternal outcomes of COVID-19 positive pregnant women Sri Lanka by secondary analysis using National Positive Pregnant Women Surveillance. Design Secondary surveillance from surveillance, Lanka. Data all whose were reported in Surveillance 1st March 2020 31st October 2021 included study. Associated factors for outcomes, namely POA at delivery, mode birthweight, immediate place newborn care, congenital...

Aims: Main objective of this study was to describe the diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and associated factors presumed ocular tuberculosis patients attending Central Chest Clinic, Colombo. 
 Study Design, Place Duration: A cross sectional descriptive conducted among all referred Colombo for treatment from 1st January 2016 31st June 2018.
 Methodology: Pretested content validated secondary data extraction form used. Socio-demographic work-related characteristics were analysed using...

Telehealth is the delivery of health-related services and information using electronic communication technologies. enables health service providers to connect with a remote patient provide care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring facilitates admissions. Due COVID-19 related travel restrictions, disruptions in access healthcare were observed Sri Lanka. Therefore, telehealth solution patients where specialist medical doctors inaccessible or unavailable, was planned...

Abstract Background Youth are at high risk for casual and unprotected sexual activities even before the marriage. The objective of study is to describe behavior, contraceptive use among unmarried youth Sri Lanka assess factors associated with behaviour. Methods Observational descriptive cross-sectional was conducted in three selected districts from 1st March 2019 31st January 2020 1057 never-married using a self-administered questionnaire. Both stratified cluster sampling snow-ball used...

Chronic Urinary Retention is defined as a condition of the urinary bladder in which residual urine after normal void exceeds 300ml. High-Pressure (HPCR) differs from chronic retention with four characteristics follows, late-onset anuresis, tense painless palpable bladder, hypertension, and bilateral hydronephrosis hydroureter leads to uraemia death (Goonawardena & Sivapriyan, 2004). A 79-year-old socially active lady has been diagnosed type II diabetes mellitus, presented frequency,...

Initiation and continuation of healthy relationships among youth critical for the long-term wellbeing youth. Present socio-cultural environment presents numerous pitfalls which inhibit such relationships. Aim this qualitative investigation was to describe current status, trends patterns love affairs, dating sexual behaviour unmarried in Sri Lanka. Case studies, key informant interviews focus group discussions were selected as methods data collection. Thematic analysis used. Four themes...

Aims: Limited knowledge exists on pregnancy outcome among COVID-19 positive pregnant women despite relatively better understanding disease severity in pregnancy. Objective of this assessment is to describe the maternal characteristics and factors associated with Sri Lanka.
 Study Design: Secondary descriptive analysis was conducted using data reported National surveillance, Place Duration Study: All who were tested either by RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test for SARS CoV-2 virus their...