• Health literacy and associated factors among the patients attending the medical clinics, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna 

  Yuvaraj, P; Dineshkaran, K; Jegapragash, V; Sujanitha, V (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Health literacy plays an important role in determining each and every person's ability to make informed health decisions and manage their health effectively. Understanding the factors associated with health literacy ...
• Association of socio-demographic factors on attitudes of nurses toward caring for older adults at Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Hazeem, AM; Mathusnka, MKI; Kamalarupan, L; Thanujanan, K (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Population ageing is increasing globally; hence, it’s crucial to give more focus to caring for them. Nurses are one of the key players among the multidisciplinary team who work with older adult patients. A nurse’s ...
• Attitude on patients’ rights among nurses working at the Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Rahavi, S; Hanustiya, V; Kamalarupan, L; Namessevayam, G (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Patients’ rights are one of the major aspects of human rights. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, nurses have a responsibility to preserve patients’ rights. Objective: To assess the attitude on ...
• Prevalence of Candida species in urinary tract infections among hospitalized patients in medical wards at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna 

  Mahinsha, J; Elaxchiya, A; Akalya, T; Gnankaruniyan, TJ (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, but Candida species are increasingly identified among hospitalized patients with risk factors such as prolonged stay, antibiotic use, catheterization, and immunosuppression. ...
• Knowledge on occupational hazards and associated socio demographic factors among nurses at Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Seruba, G; Perera, WDW; Thabotharan, D; Kamalarupan, L (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Nurses are the front line of risks and victims of occupational hazards among healthcare professionals. These hazards may affect the well-being of the nurses. A thorough understanding of occupational hazards helps promote ...
• Alpha-amylase inhibitory activity of partially purified glycoproteins from Gymnema sylvestre 

  Diluxiya, S; Adsaya, K; Aroshiya, J; Sivasinthujah, S; Srikaran, R (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Diabetes mellitus is a leading non-communicable disease worldwide, and its management remains a major healthcare challenge. Gymnema sylvestre (Sirukurinjan) is a well-known antidiabetic plant in traditional medicine. ...
• Retention intention of nurses in government hospitals of the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka 

  Wijethunga, WMCC; Thenuwara, THTN; Gopalamoorthy, Rajeev; Kamalarupan, L (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Nurses form the backbone of health care systems, and their intention to stay directly affects care quality. Despite many nurses leaving the profession, local literature has paid little attention to this issue. Objective: ...
• Sex-specific full blood count reference intervals in the Jaffna population using refineR 

  Dohidha, P; Kishamini, V; Mauran, S; Nilmini, H; Karunaithas, R (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Reference intervals(RIs) are vital for interpreting clinical laboratory results and guiding patient management. As RIs vary with demographic, genetic, and environmental factors, population-specific establishment is ...
• Factors influencing the decision of tubal sterilization among women who underwent tubectomy in Nallur MOH Area 

  Virgini Varshika, J; Thanusan, K; Kamalarupan, L; Pushpakanthan, E (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Tubal Sterilization, which is a relatively straightforward surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are permanently occluded to prevent conception. Tubal Sterilization would be the 4th most used contraceptive ...
• Prevalence of associated medical-related risk factors among the patients with chronic liver disease attending the Gastroenterology clinic, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna 

  Sujeevan, A; Epsiba, L; Jegapragash, V; Anuradha, A (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) is the end-stage manifestation of every chronic progressive liver disease. In Sri Lanka previous study represents that Diabetic mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Hypothyroidism are ...
• Practices influencing weight reduction among adults participating at Gym centers in Jaffna District 

  Mathangan, S; Aarabi, M; Kamalarupan, L; Sabaananth, S (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Weight loss is a decrease in body weight achieved either through diet and exercise or due to involuntary circumstances such as illness. Previous studies in different settings have shown that dietary changes, such as ...
• Detection of Helicobacter pylori using stool PCR and associated factors among patients with gastroduodenal disorders at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna 

  Sinthuja, S; Kaarunya, P; Amaya, GP; Saseevan, S; Gnanakarunyan, TJ; Kajendran, A (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Helicobacter pylori infection remains a significant health concern in developing countries, with considerable variation in prevalence according to various risk factors. There is a need to develop a non-invasive diagnostic ...
• Formulation and evaluation of an orally disintegrating metformin tablet using natural superdisintegrants 

  Jayawardhane, SW; Thuvaragan, S; Ishara Madhushani, KG; Ranasinghe, GGH; Rajitha Ranasingha, RM (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs) provide a solution, rapidly dissolving in the mouth to improve bioavailability and compliance. Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent and is widely prescribed among patients with ...
• Antibacterial activity of Ulvan from Ulva fasciata, Sri Lanka 

  Thenushika, J; Thenusha, J; Mayurika, M; Sivasinthujah, S; Tharmila, J; Malathy, P (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Introduction: In recent years, ulvan, a sulfated water-soluble polysaccharide derived from algae, has received considerable attention for its potent antibacterial activity for wound healing. However, the antibacterial ...
• Prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria and associated factors in type 2 diabetes patients attending the diabetic center, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna 

  Kalaiagan, S; Priyanthan, J; Dhilukshan, N; Losana., K; Gnanakarunyan, TJ (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease characterized by insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, leading to a high infection risk. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) may impair renal function. ...
• Antifungal activity of methanolic extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus pods and Salvia hispanica L. seeds against Candida albicans 

  Faseeha, MFF; Mafrina, MIF; Mufees, KRM; Gnanakarunyan, TJ; Dilakshana, K (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Introduction: Candidiasis, which is caused by Candida albicans, is becoming a global health concern due to the emergence of resistant strains to antifungal drugs. It led to the need for alternative treatment approaches. ...
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of the glass wool column filtration method in sperm processing 

  Thilakarathna, BS; Prathapage, MC; Wickramaarachchige, DAM; Losana, K (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Introduction: Sperm preparation is essential in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to enrich motile spermatozoa and eliminate contaminants such as white blood cells (WBC). The density gradient centrifugation method ...
• Assessment of sociodemographic and work-related determinants of pharmacists and nurses on their knowledge, attitude, and practice on Triple whammy drug interaction at the Base and Teaching Hospitals in Jaffna 

  Vogini; Shanthi; Aathana; Kalki, P; Sathiyamoorthy, K (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Background: The "Triple Whammy" (TW) drug interaction, simultaneous use of diuretics, Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System inhibitors (ACEIs/ARBs), and NSAIDs, increases the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), especially ...
• A Systematic Review of Emerging Contaminants in Surface Waters 

  Saheedha, N. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Emerging contaminants (ECs) such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), microplastics, and industrial additives are increasingly being discovered in surface waters globally. ...
• Impact of Different Cover Crop Management Systems on Soil Properties 

  Prabha, H.A.V.R.; Indumini, U.K.A.; Hettiarachchi, R.P.; Liyanaarachchi, L.A.T.S.; Jayaneththi, U.; Nayanarangani, M.D.P. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) is a vital plantation crop in Sri Lanka, contributing significantly to the agricultural sector. However, continuous rubber cultivation causes a decline in soil fertility, negatively impacting ...

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