2023
Common dermatological complaints and their psychosocial impact: a descriptive cross-sectional study among undergraduates of an outstation university of Sri Lanka.
Abeyrathna P, Nadeesha T, Malika N, Wijerathna N, Agampodi S. Common dermatological complaints and their psychosocial impact: a descriptive cross-sectional study among undergraduates of an outstation university of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2023, 17: 20-24. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v17i2.7730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDescriptive cross-sectional studyCommon dermatological complaintsCross-sectional studyDermatological conditionsDermatological complaintsSelf-reported acneSelf-administered questionnairePsycho-social effectsHigh prevalenceSelf-reported distressHealth interventionsDermatological problemsPsychosocial impactPsychological stressYoung populationPrevalenceComplaintsRajarata UniversityReported conditionDistressParticipantsMalesSimple random samplingFemalesUniversity periodChallenges of Continuation of Exclusive Breast Feeding up to 6 Months in a Setting with High Exclusive Breast Feeding Rates Reported. Experience from Eastern Province of Sri Lanka
Ranasinghe J, Madushika D, Abeysundara S, Agampodi S. Challenges of Continuation of Exclusive Breast Feeding up to 6 Months in a Setting with High Exclusive Breast Feeding Rates Reported. Experience from Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2023, 27: 1996-2001. PMID: 37270754, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03724-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExclusive breastfeedingNon-exclusive breastfeedingExclusive breast feeding ratesPublic Health Midwife areasDescriptive cross-sectional studyEarly cessationResultsThe mean ageBreast feeding ratesCross-sectional studyWorld Breastfeeding Trends InitiativeExclusive breastSingle centerMean ageMaternal ageChildren 1Risk factorsOdds ratioBreastfeedingMonthsMedical officersUnemployed mothersHealth areaSignificant predictorsBirth orderMothers
2021
Perceptions on respectful maternity care in Sri Lanka: Study protocol for a mixed-methods study of patients and providers
Patabendige M, Agampodi SB, Jayawardane A, Wickramasooriya DJ, Agampodi TC. Perceptions on respectful maternity care in Sri Lanka: Study protocol for a mixed-methods study of patients and providers. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0250920. PMID: 33951090, PMCID: PMC8099093, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250920.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespectful maternity carePostnatal womenMaternity careDescriptive cross-sectional studyCastle Street HospitalDe Soysa HospitalHealthcare providers' perceptionsCross-sectional studyQuality of careWomen's expectationsSelf-administered questionnaireSri Lankan settingMaternal opinionMaternity hospitalStudy protocolDemographic detailsProviders' perceptionsHealthcare providersHealth StatisticsHospitalWomenUnique populationMixed-methods studyCareService provision
2010
Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in Adolescent Schoolchildren in Galle District, Sri Lanka
Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB, Fonseka P. Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in Adolescent Schoolchildren in Galle District, Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific Journal Of Public Health 2010, 23: 588-600. PMID: 20460278, DOI: 10.1177/1010539509349866.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health problemsPrevalence of MHPsAdolescent schoolchildrenHealth problemsDescriptive cross-sectional studyCross-sectional studySelf-administered questionnaireStudy populationSinhalese versionPrevalenceDifficulties QuestionnaireStudy instrumentGalle districtMonthsSchoolchildrenPresent studyQuestionnaireSri 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