2013
Emergence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka 2008–2011
Sandanayaka R, Kahawita I, Gamage A, Siribaddana S, Agampodi S. Emergence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka 2008–2011. Tropical Medicine And International Health 2013, 19: 140-145. PMID: 24438012, DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous leishmaniasisAnnual incidenceMajority of patientsMean annual incidencePolonnaruwa districtDermatology unitClinical detailsGeneral HospitalStudy populationEpidemiology UnitUpper limbLeishmaniasis surveillanceCase incidenceLeishmaniasisPatientsStudy periodIncidenceCommon typeCase distributionLesionsMore malesHospitalPopulationPolonnaruwaSri Lanka
2009
Incidence and predictors of onboard injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants
Agampodi SB, Dharmaratne SD, Agampodi TC. Incidence and predictors of onboard injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants. BMC Public Health 2009, 9: 227. PMID: 19591671, PMCID: PMC2714842, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh riskStudy sampleFemale flight attendantsDescriptive cross-sectional studyTimes higher riskAppropriate preventive strategiesTotal injury incidenceMajor occupational hazardCause of injuryHistory of injuryCross-sectional studyAnnual healthMean ageInjury incidenceSix-month periodCommon siteFirst aid trainingPreventive strategiesRelated injuriesBody weightUpper limbInjuryOccupational hazardsAverage durationIncidence