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 period
2022
The geo-spatial perspective of biological, social and environmental determinants of early pregnancy anaemia in rural Sri Lanka: Need for context-specific approaches on prevention
Amarasinghe G, Agampodi T, Mendis V, Agampodi S. The geo-spatial perspective of biological, social and environmental determinants of early pregnancy anaemia in rural Sri Lanka: Need for context-specific approaches on prevention. Geospatial Health 2022, 17 PMID: 36468596, DOI: 10.4081/gh.2022.1110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of anemiaEarly pregnancyPregnant womenRisk factorsFirst trimester pregnant womenHigher anemia prevalenceAntenatal care programsEnvironmental risk factorsHeterogeneous risk factorsMaternal anemiaPregnancy anemiaPregnancy cohortAnemia prevalenceDietary patternsHigh prevalenceAnemiaCare programRural Sri LankaPrevalenceSocioeconomic disparitiesPregnancyHealth DivisionEthnic distributionSignificant differencesAnuradhapura district
2016
The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: a cross sectional study in Sri Lanka
Wickramasinghe ND, Wijesinghe PR, Dharmaratne SD, Agampodi SB. The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: a cross sectional study in Sri Lanka. SpringerPlus 2016, 5: 1776. PMID: 27795918, PMCID: PMC5061667, DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-3474-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevalence of depressionSectional studyOccupational factorsMultivariable logistic regressionCross-sectional studyFactors of depressionPackage of interventionsMental health disturbancesMental health problemsPotential traumatic eventsConclusionsThe prevalenceHigh-risk professionsMultivariable analysisPoint prevalenceMean ageAssociated FactorsDepression ScaleResponse rateHealth problemsHealth disturbancesModifiable natureBivariate analysisLogistic regressionPrevalenceDepression
2015
The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: A cross sectional study in Sri Lanka
Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi S, Wijesinghe P, Dharmaratne S. The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: A cross sectional study in Sri Lanka. European Journal Of Public Health 2015, 25: ckv175.006. DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckv175.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Antenatal Depression in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and the Factor Structure of the Sinhalese Version of Edinburgh Post Partum Depression Scale among Pregnant Women
Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC. Antenatal Depression in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and the Factor Structure of the Sinhalese Version of Edinburgh Post Partum Depression Scale among Pregnant Women. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e69708. PMID: 23922781, PMCID: PMC3724897, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0069708.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEdinburgh Post-partum Depression ScalePregnant womenAntenatal depressionSinhalese versionReproductive age groupStudy samplePost-partum depressionMental health problemsSocio-demographic factorsHeart burnGestational agePartum depressionDepression ScaleGlobal burdenDepressive symptomsHealth problemsAge groupsWomenPrevalenceDepressionSri Lankan versionSelf-HarmingStage clusterAnuradhapura districtFactor structure
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 LankaDo People Know Adequately about Leptospirosis? A Knowledge Assessment Survey in Post-outbreak Situation in Sri Lanka.
Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC, Thalagala E, Perera S, Chandraratne S, Fernando S. Do People Know Adequately about Leptospirosis? A Knowledge Assessment Survey in Post-outbreak Situation in Sri Lanka. International Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2010, 1: 158-63. PMID: 21566785, PMCID: PMC3075525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverall current prevalenceMain clinical featuresKnowledge assessment surveyOutbreak of leptospirosisMode of transmissionClinical featuresMDD prevalenceEpidemiology UnitMuscle tendernessCurrent prevalenceCommunicable diseasesRisk occupationsLethal conditionGreater riskLeptospirosisDiseaseNational Household SurveyReservoir animalsExposure activitiesPublic healthPrevalenceRisk activitiesAssessment surveyMajor determinantAreas of Iran