2019
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Responsive Feeding in Rural Sri Lanka (A Qualitative Study)
Pallewaththa P, Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC, Siribaddana SH. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Responsive Feeding in Rural Sri Lanka (A Qualitative Study). Ceylon Medical Journal 2019, 64: 70-75. PMID: 31455070, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v64i2.8894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResponsive feedingPrimary health care levelCurrent nutrition programsPublic health midwivesHealth care levelResponsive feeding practicesCare levelHealth workersFeeding practicesRural Sri LankaNutrition ProgramStudy participantsSatiety cuesMedical officersHealth areaCaregiversChildrenFocus group discussionsEmotional supportFramework approachFeedingPoor growthFeeding methodFeeding situationsEarly stages
2015
Responsive feeding practices among caregivers in rural Anuradhapura; a missing component in infant feeding!
Senevirathne S, Karunamuni N, Pallewaththa P, Rathnayake R, Wickramage K, Agampodi S, Agampodi T. Responsive feeding practices among caregivers in rural Anuradhapura; a missing component in infant feeding! Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 04. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepth interviewsDifferent socio-demographic backgroundsSocio-demographic backgroundLack of reciprocityNational nutrition programQualitative studyFramework approachMOH areaChildren's desireInterviewsFull conceptDesirePlaceMajority of mothersResponsive feeding practicesNutrition ProgramPracticeConclusionsThe conceptPositive impactDietary intakeInfant feedingEthical clearanceFeeding practicesInternational guidelinesMothers
2007
Breastfeeding practices in a public health field practice area in Sri Lanka: a survival analysis
Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC, Piyaseeli UK. Breastfeeding practices in a public health field practice area in Sri Lanka: a survival analysis. International Breastfeeding Journal 2007, 2: 13. PMID: 17927840, PMCID: PMC2092417, DOI: 10.1186/1746-4358-2-13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExclusive breastfeedingSurvival analysisMedical officersField practice areaInfant feeding recommendationsChild welfare clinicsInappropriate feeding practicesCross-sectional studyHealth areaSocio-demographic factorsFormula feedingMedian durationConsecutive infantsBottle feedingWelfare clinicsSixth monthInclusion criteriaBreastfeedingFeeding problemsFeeding practicesFeeding recommendationsBivariate analysisInfantsFourth monthLow levels