• Knowledge of cardiovascular disease among three-wheeler drivers in Anuradhapura police division 

  Gunarathne, W.G.R.; Lakshani, L.B.N.; Kamalarupan, L.; Guruparan, M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death. Three-wheeler drivers are exposed to various risk factors which make these individuals vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To ...
• Psychological challenges posed by the threat of covid-19 of nursing staff at Teaching hospital Jaffna 

  Wijesinghe, M.D.; Madhusanka, I.D.H.M.S.; Kamalarupan, L.; Jeyakumar, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Health care workers have to play a major role in combating this COVID-19 disease. The health care workers faced many psychological challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To assess the psychological ...
• Attitude on nursing profession and the associated factors among the nursing students at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna and College of nursing, Jaffna 

  Malimbada, M.K.V.R.; Hettiwana, J.; Kamalarupan, L.; Jeyakumar, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Nursing is one of the honorable professions in the world and nursing education is becoming more demanding each day. Attitude is directly involved in choosing the nursing profession and the quality of the ...
• Prevalence of elder abuse and its associated factors among the elderly in Kekirawa division of Anuradhapura district 

  Nanayakkara, N.K.D.S.; Gunarathna, G.K.S.D.; Sathees, S.; Kamalarupan, L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: The population of elderly is growing rapidly. Global increase of elderly population creates various global challenges. One of the most serious problems is the rise in elder abuse. Objective: To determine the ...
• Knowledge on consequences of unplanned pregnancy and associated factors on prevalence among antenatal mothers attending antenatal clinics in the Jaffna MOH area 

  Jayani, K.A.K.; Rajapaksha, T.S.; Kamalarupan, L.; Kanakarasa, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Unplanned pregnancy is a worldwide problem that affects women, their families, and society. The most serious consequences of unplanned pregnancy are maternal death, maternal sickness, unsafe abortion and ...
• Knowledge on health hazards associated with the consumption of carbonated soft drinks among undergraduates of University of Jaffna 

  Mohamed Sirajudeen, A.H.; Mahesh Nuwan Sandeepa, T.M.; Kamalarupan, L.; Kajenthini, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Carbonated soft drink consumption is most common among the youngest population worldwide. These beverages posed many health hazards, especially non-communicable disease. However, the youngest population ...
• Father’s psychological adaptations and involvement during their transition to parenthood, among the fathers living at Nallur MOH area Jaffna 

  Thenuwara, C.; Thennakoon, N.; Kamalarupan, L.; Kanakarasa, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: It is a known fact that in the early decade mothers played a major role in the child nurturing process and fathers focused on providing the financial support they needed. However, this trend has changed now; ...
• Knowledge of menopause among women at the Nallur MOH area 

  Piraveena, S.; Sharmila, D.; Kamalarupan, L.; Nivetha, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Menopause is permanent cessation of menstruation. It will cause physical and psychological symptoms which affect the well-being and quality of life of middle-aged women. Knowledge on menopausal symptoms, ...
• Awareness on Tuberculosis treatment and the socio demographic factors influence on compliance of Tuberculosis treatment among the patients at the Chest clinic Jaffna 

  Alshan, M.S.M.; Kamalarupan, L.; Jamunanantha, C.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global public health problem and one of the leading causes of death among infectious diseases. Noncompliance with the treatment remains the main challenge for TB prevention and ...
• Formulation and evaluation of poly herbal topical anti-bacterial ointment 

  Praveen, T.; Niroji, S.; Lojiny, M.; Thuvaragan, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J.; Srikaran, R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Treatment of skin infection is one of the main challenges in human due to emerging antibiotic resistance. Nowadays the usage of the herbal product is increasing and become popular among consumers. Many ...
• Evaluation of antibacterial activity of root extracts of herbal plant, Leucas zeylanica 

  Rupasinghe, K.M.U.K.; Patabendige, I.W.L.; Pathirana, U.P.P.S.; Srikokulan, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J.; Srikaran, R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Leucas zeylanica used to treat inflammatory conditions, gout and microbial infections such as wounds, sores, itches, vertigo, anorexia, acute and chronic dyspepsia and flatulence in Sri Lankan traditional ...
• Prevalence of sleep problems and its associated factors among the elderly living at the Jaffna divisional secretariat division 

  Jafran, M.M.; Ikram, S.M.; Sathees, S.; Sooriyakanthan, M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Sleep problems are more common among elderly due to physiological changes and poorly recognized due to negligence. Study on sleep problems and its associated factors to reduce sleep complaints and increase ...
• Prevalence of different types of anaemia and its association to eGFR in heart failure patients who are attending to heart failure clinic, Teaching hospital, Jaffna 

  Basnayake, G.K.W.C.N.; Chandrasiri, N.M.P.C.T.; Kularathna, H.S.; Thillainathan, K.; Guruparan, M.; Sivakumar, H. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Heart failure is a major public health problem and an emerging epidemic. Anemia is a global public health problem that leads to human death, social and economic problems in all over the world. Patients with ...
• Geriatric depression and the factors associated among the elderly residing at the state elder’s home, Jaffna district of Sri Lanka 

  Kasiyanantham, K.; Jayathilaka, D.D.; Sathees, S.; Kajavinthan, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Geriatric depression is a common mental and emotional disorder in elderly population. Recent economic and social changes in Sri Lanka resulted an increase number of elders spending their remaining years in ...
• Knowledge on pain management and associated factors on it among the nurses working in Teaching Hospital, Jaffna 

  Thirothay, A.; Varnan, S.; Jegapragash, V.; Yaanuthy, T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Pain management is a key component of patient satisfaction and wellbeing in acute care settings. Nurses spend more time with patients than any other members of the health care team and have an important role ...
• Medication adherence and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending medical clinics at Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Nirushan, P.; Arjun, P.S.P.; Jegapragash, V.; Peranantharajah, T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Hypertension is a most challenging public health problem worldwide. Developing countries like Sri Lanka shows increased trend in prevalence of hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension affects each system of ...
• Impact of patient education with Pictorial aids on medication adherence among patients attending the Diabetic Center, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura 

  Dulanjalee, J.A.S.; Kalki, P.; Lakmalee, A.M.M.; Lakmalee, K.I.N.S.K.; Kumuthini, S.; Aravinthan, M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Patient education provides medicines-related information to the patients which mainly focus on the ability to understand and follow the advice delivered by health care professionals. WHO states, "increasing ...
• Prevalence of anaemia and its association with ABO/Rh blood groups, age and sex among thyroid patients attending to endocrine clinic Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Siriwardhana, V.; Weerakoon, S.; Prisadini, C.; Thillainathan, K.; Aravinthan, M.; Hettiarachchi, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Anaemia is one of the most common problems faced by thyroid patients. Even though anaemia and thyroid disorders frequently occur concurrently, the underline relationship between these disorders is still ...
• Prevalence of constipation and associated factors among undergraduate students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna 

  Abeygunasekara, L.R.; Mihirani, A.; Jegapragash, V.; Kajendran, A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2023)

  Introduction: Constipation is a common chronic gastrointestinal complaint and, although not life-threatening, is physically and mentally inconvenient condition for many patients. The health-related quality of life is ...
• Knowledge of atorvastatin and associated factors on knowledge among the patients with ischemic heart disease at Teaching hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka 

  Kodelinishiya, A.; Kowsika, K.; Yathusha, K.; Thuvaragan, S.; Guruparan, M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Introduction: Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of hospital deaths in Sri Lanka, which accounts for 14.1% of all cases. Statins reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis among patients with ischemic heart ...

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