2024
Stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: development of a conceptual framework
Nuwangi H, Dikomitis L, Weerakoon K, Liyanage C, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: development of a conceptual framework. International Health 2024, 16: 553-561. PMID: 38487983, PMCID: PMC11375585, DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihae021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchManifestations of stigmaEvidence-based frameworkMultimethod qualitative studyQuality of lifeStigma driversRural Sri LankaAddress stigmaStigma experiencesReduce stigmaSelf-stigmaTargeted interventionsQualitative studyStigmaSystematic reviewTreatment burdenAnuradhapura districtInternational evidenceFacilitationConceptual frameworkSri LankaStigma formationAwarenessPeopleInterventionBurden
2022
Quality of life among community-dwelling older adults: evidence from a large population-based study in rural Sri Lanka
Wickramasinghe ND, Ratnayake HE, Perera RA, Agampodi SB. Quality of life among community-dwelling older adults: evidence from a large population-based study in rural Sri Lanka. Quality Of Life Research 2022, 32: 93-103. PMID: 35964270, DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03230-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity-dwelling older adultsQuality of lifeRural Sri LankaOlder adultsMultivariable binary logistic regression modelSignificant associationMethodsThis cross-sectional studyLarge population-based studyPopulation-based studyCross-sectional studyCommunity-based interventionsLevel of QoLLow educational levelSelf-reported healthLogistic regression modelsBinary logistic regression modelAged 70Mean ageBetter QOLChronic diseasesChronic illnessLower mean scoresQOL domainsQoLAdults