The use of computer assisted learning (CAL) has enhanced undergraduate medical education. CAL improves performance at examinations, develops problem solving skills and increases student satisfaction. study evaluates literacy among first year students in Sri Lanka. was conducted Faculty Medicine, University Colombo, Lanka between August-September 2008. First (n = 190) were invited for the study. Data on associated factors collected by an expert-validated pre-tested self-administered...

Interpersonal violence among adolescents is an issue of global public health concern, leading to adverse physical and psychological outcomes children young people under the age 18 years. This article discusses prevalence interpersonal identifies their associated factors school-going ages 13 17 years using data from Sri Lankan Global School-Based Health Survey conducted in 2016. Of 3262 students who participated, 35.1% (95% confidence interval = 31.0% 39.5%) were physically attacked 44.2%...

Abstract Background Majority of the maternal and neonatal adverse events take place during postnatal period. Provision high-quality care this period can minimize these events. Assessment mothers’ perceptions quality received by them provides valuable feedback to improve ultimately outcomes. Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted in specialized institutions Colombo district, Sri Lanka, assess regular its correlations, using an interviewer administered questionnaire. The questionnaire...

In medical education, feedback from students' is essential in course evaluation and development. Students at Faculty of Medicine, University Colombo, Sri Lanka complete a five year curriculum comprising different streams. We aimed to evaluate the Lanka. A qualitative research was conducted among recent graduates faculty. Students' opinions on strengths weaknesses were collected via questionnaires, which analysed classified into common themes. focus group discussion (FGD) based these themes...

Abstract Background Unintentional injuries among adolescents is a major public health problem the world over. A great majority of annual deaths due to unintentional injuries; it also leading cause death in world. The aim this study was estimate incidence and their associated factors school going aged 13–17 years using data from most recent Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) conducted Sri Lanka. Methods cross-sectional survey self-administered questionnaire, 3262 attending government...

Existing evidence on the cost of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs has focused pilot and demonstration projects or initial introductions, which resulted in a perceived high cost. We aimed to study ongoing operational context an established HPV program Sri Lanka. conducted retrospective research microcosting focusing 2019. collected data from 30 divisional health units, 10 districts, central level. then evaluated financial economic costs, reported by level system, activity,...

Abstract Background: Majority of the maternal and neonatal adverse events take place during postnatal period. Provision high-quality care this period can minimize these events. Assessment mothers’ perceptions quality received by them provides valuable feedback to improve ultimately outcomes. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in specialized institutions Colombo district, Sri Lanka, assess regular its correlations, using an interviewer administered questionnaire. The...

Official publication of the College Community Physicians Sri Lanka and was established in 1995. Full text articles available.Journal (JCCPSL) has been recognised by International Committee Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) as a following ICMJE Recommendations. The journal is indexed DOAJ.Manuscripts are only accepted online through portal JCCPSL https://jccpsl.sljol.info/ . prospective authors must read carefully section on Author Guidelines prepare their manuscript accordingly. To submit or...

Official publication of the College Community Physicians Sri Lanka and was established in 1995. Full text articles available.Journal (JCCPSL) has been recognised by International Committee Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) as a following ICMJE Recommendations. The journal is indexed DOAJ.Manuscripts are only accepted online through portal JCCPSL https://jccpsl.sljol.info/ . prospective authors must read carefully section on Author Guidelines prepare their manuscript accordingly. To submit or...

Abstract Background Unintentional injuries among adolescents is a major public health problem the world over. A great majority of annual deaths due to unintentional injuries; it also leading cause death in world. The aim this study was estimate incidence and their associated factors school going aged 13-17 years using data from most recent Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) conducted Sri Lanka. Methods cross-sectional survey self-administered questionnaire, 3,262 attending government...

The Ceylon Journal of Medical Science (CJMS) since its re-launch in 2016 is the official journal Faculty Medicine, University Colombo. focus CJMS to provide a platform those involved diverse fields medical science publish high quality research. This will facilitate promotion evidence based medicine and thereby improve health care. open doctors, researchers, scientists sciences education students both allied sciences. an access, peer-reviewed journal.

The spread of COVID-19 has led to the closure educational institutions in world. Lecturing during lockdown periods becomes quite challenging for lecturers as they had conduct lectures regularly from their homes or any other convenient place but can be having numerous distractions. In conceptualizing, researcher attempted build a relationship between Technical Competence, Online Teaching Environment, Attitude Lecturers (independent variable), and Effective (dependent variables). Data were...

Abstract Background: Majority of the maternal and neonatal adverse events take place during postnatal period. Provision high-quality care this period can minimize these events. Assessment mothers’ perceptions quality received by them provides valuable feedback to improve ultimately outcomes. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in specialized institutions Colombo district, Sri Lanka, assess regular its correlations, using an interviewer administered questionnaire. The...

Abstract Background Majority of the maternal and neonatal adverse events take place during postnatal period. Provision high-quality care this period can minimize these events. Assessment mothers’ perceptions quality received by them provides valuable feedback to improve ultimately outcomes. Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted in specialized institutions Colombo district, Sri Lanka, assess regular its correlations, using an interviewer administered questionnaire. Descriptive...

Abstract Background – With the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, government Sri Lanka took proactive measures to prevent a community outbreak in country. This paper describes taken by initial stages contain virus, along with epidemiological characteristics first 200 laboratory confirmed patients. Methods Telephone interviews were conducted for consecutive patients diagnosed COVID-19, after obtaining informed verbal consent. Descriptive data are presented as binary variables and frequency...

Abstract Background Unintentional injuries among adolescents, is a major public health problem world over. A great majority of the annual deaths adolescents are due to unintentional injuries, with this being leading cause death them, throughout world. The aim study was estimate incidence and their associated factors school going ages 13–17 using data most recent Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) conducted in Sri Lanka. Methods cross-sectional survey 3,262 attending government schools,...

Abstract Background Unintentional injuries among adolescents is a major public health problem the world over. A great majority of annual deaths due to unintentional injuries; it also leading cause death in world. The aim this study was estimate incidence and their associated factors school going aged 13-17 years using data from most recent Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) conducted Sri Lanka. Methods cross-sectional survey self-administered questionnaire, 3,262 attending government...

Abstract Background Unintentional injuries among adolescents is a major public health problem world over. A great majority of the annual deaths due to unintentional injuries; being leading cause death them throughout world. The aim this study was estimate incidence and their associated factors school going aged 13-17 years using data most recent Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) conducted in Sri Lanka. Methods cross-sectional survey conducted, self-administered questionnaire, 3,262...