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Suneth Agampodi

MBBS, MSc, MPH, MD

Assistant Professor Adjunct of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)

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Disease burden of cardiovascular conditions complicating pregnancy in Sri Lanka: a protocolHettiarachchi A, Lokunarangoda N, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Disease burden of cardiovascular conditions complicating pregnancy in Sri Lanka: a protocol. F1000Research 2024, 10: 1028. PMID: 38504849, PMCID: PMC10948970, DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.52539.4.
Whole genome sequencing data of Leptospira weilii and Leptospira kirschneri isolated from human subjects of Sri LankaSenavirathna I, Jayasundara D, Warnasekara J, Matthias M, Vinetz J, Agampodi S. Whole genome sequencing data of Leptospira weilii and Leptospira kirschneri isolated from human subjects of Sri Lanka. Data In Brief 2023, 52: 109840. PMID: 38059003, PMCID: PMC10696454, DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109840.
Out-of-Pocket Expenditure for Antenatal Care Amid Free Health Care Provision: Evidence From a Large Pregnancy Cohort in Rural Sri LankaGunarathna S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Prasanna I, Agampodi S. Out-of-Pocket Expenditure for Antenatal Care Amid Free Health Care Provision: Evidence From a Large Pregnancy Cohort in Rural Sri Lanka. Global Health Science And Practice 2023, 11: e2200410. PMID: 37903576, PMCID: PMC10615247, DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-22-00410.
Differences in the characteristics of people who purchase pesticides from shops for self‐harm versus those who use pesticides available in the domestic environment in Sri LankaWeerasinghe M, Jobe L, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Pearson M, Jayamanne S, Hawton K, Gunnell D, Agampodi S. Differences in the characteristics of people who purchase pesticides from shops for self‐harm versus those who use pesticides available in the domestic environment in Sri Lanka. Tropical Medicine And International Health 2023, 28: 901-911. PMID: 37871998, DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13941.
Mitigating the effects of climate change on human health with vaccines and vaccinationsKim C, Agampodi S, Marks F, Kim J, Excler J. Mitigating the effects of climate change on human health with vaccines and vaccinations. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1252910. PMID: 37900033, PMCID: PMC10602790, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1252910.
The Effect of Salacia Reticulata Extract Biscuits on Blood Sugar Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Two-Period, Two-Sequence, Crossover, Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical TrialSiribaddana S, Medagama A, Wickramasinghe N, Siribaddana N, Agampodi S, Fernando D. The Effect of Salacia Reticulata Extract Biscuits on Blood Sugar Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Two-Period, Two-Sequence, Crossover, Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial. Cureus 2023, 15: e45921. PMID: 37885536, PMCID: PMC10599346, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45921.
Incorporating early pregnancy mental health screening and management into routine maternal care: experience from the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo), Sri LankaAgampodi T, Amarasinghe G, Wickramasinghe A, Wickramasinghe N, Warnasekara J, Jayasinghe I, Hettiarachchi A, Nimesha D, Dilshani T, Senadheera S, Agampodi S. Incorporating early pregnancy mental health screening and management into routine maternal care: experience from the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo), Sri Lanka. BMJ Global Health 2023, 8: e012852. PMID: 37748792, PMCID: PMC10533714, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-012852.
Perinatal mental health in Sri Lanka, current status, programmes, gaps, and recommendationsAgampodi T, Agampodi S. Perinatal mental health in Sri Lanka, current status, programmes, gaps, and recommendations. Ceylon Medical Journal 2023, 68: 53-57. DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v68isi1.9792.
Global, regional, and country-level cost of leptospirosis due to loss of productivity in humansAgampodi S, Gunarathna S, Lee J, Excler J. Global, regional, and country-level cost of leptospirosis due to loss of productivity in humans. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2023, 17: e0011291. PMID: 37616329, PMCID: PMC10482283, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011291.
Perinatal mental health in Sri Lanka, current status, programmes, gaps, and recommendations.Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Perinatal mental health in Sri Lanka, current status, programmes, gaps, and recommendations. Ceylon Medical Journal 2023, 68: 53-57. PMID: 37610969, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v68isi 1.9792.
Safeguarding community-centred global health research during crisesAgampodi T, Nuwangi H, Gunasekara S, Mallawaarachchi A, Price H, Dikomitis L, Agampodi S. Safeguarding community-centred global health research during crises. BMJ Global Health 2023, 8: e013304. PMID: 37532463, PMCID: PMC10401201, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-013304.
Population health outcomes in South Korea 1990–2019, and projections up to 2040: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019Collaborators G, Park S, Kim M, Yon D, Lee S, Ward J, McLaughlin S, Mehlman M, Koyanagi A, Smith L, Jacob L, Agampodi S, Beiranvand M, Choi D, Hong S, Hosseinzadeh M, Kim C, Kim G, Kim J, Kim K, Kim S, Lee D, Lee H, Lee S, Lee Y, Mokdad A, Murray C, Okekunle A, Park E, Rabiee N, Shin Y, Hay S, Shin J. Population health outcomes in South Korea 1990–2019, and projections up to 2040: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet Public Health 2023, 8: e639-e650. PMID: 37516480, PMCID: PMC10400799, DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(23)00122-6.
Lung function assessment in preschool children with symptoms of asthma: A preliminary studyRajapakse S, Agampodi S, Yasaratne D, Chandrakumara J, Amarasiri L. Lung function assessment in preschool children with symptoms of asthma: A preliminary study. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2023, 17: 11-19. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v17i2.7780.
Period poverty in rural Sri Lanka; Understanding menstruation hygiene and related health issues to empower women.Hettiarachchi A, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Period poverty in rural Sri Lanka; Understanding menstruation hygiene and related health issues to empower women. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2023, 17: 25-28. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v17i2.7759.
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.
P28-036-23 mHealth App of the Responsive Feeding Practices Assessment Tool (m-RFPAT); Promoting Early Childhood DevelopmentPallewaththa P, Agampodi T, Agampodi S, Siribaddana S, Sooriyathilaka J, Manfra L. P28-036-23 mHealth App of the Responsive Feeding Practices Assessment Tool (m-RFPAT); Promoting Early Childhood Development. Current Developments In Nutrition 2023, 7: 101293. DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.101293.
Complete genome sequences of twelve strains of Leptospira interrogans isolated from humans in Sri LankaSenavirathna I, Jayasundara D, Warnasekara J, Matthias M, Vinetz J, Agampodi S. Complete genome sequences of twelve strains of Leptospira interrogans isolated from humans in Sri Lanka. Infection Genetics And Evolution 2023, 113: 105462. PMID: 37301334, DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105462.
Heart disease complicating pregnancy as a leading cause of maternal deaths in LMIC settings: the Sri Lankan experienceHettiarachchi A, Jayaratne K, De Silva C, Senanayake H, Lokunarangoda N, Agampodi S. Heart disease complicating pregnancy as a leading cause of maternal deaths in LMIC settings: the Sri Lankan experience. The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia 2023, 15: 100223. PMID: 37614353, PMCID: PMC10442957, DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2023.100223.
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 LankaRanasinghe 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.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health service utilisation and household economy of pregnant and postpartum women: a cross-sectional study from rural Sri LankaGunarathna S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Prasanna I, Agampodi S. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health service utilisation and household economy of pregnant and postpartum women: a cross-sectional study from rural Sri Lanka. BMJ Open 2023, 13: e070214. PMID: 37247958, PMCID: PMC10230333, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070214.
‘We do not rush to the hospital for ordinary wounds (suḷu tuvāla)’: A qualitative study on the early clinical manifestations of cutaneous leishmaniasis and associated health behaviours in rural Sri LankaGunasekara S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi S, Fernando M, Weerakoon K, Liyanage C, Dikomitis L, Agampodi T. ‘We do not rush to the hospital for ordinary wounds (suḷu tuvāla)’: A qualitative study on the early clinical manifestations of cutaneous leishmaniasis and associated health behaviours in rural Sri Lanka. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2023, 17: e0010939. PMID: 37172051, PMCID: PMC10208456, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010939.
The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic reviewNuwangi H, Agampodi T, Price H, Shepherd T, Weerakoon K, Agampodi S. The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0285663. PMID: 37167276, PMCID: PMC10174477, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285663.
Cohort Profile: The Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo)Agampodi S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T. Cohort Profile: The Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo). Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2023, 17: 31. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v17i1.7757.
Early pregnancy metabolic syndrome and risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes: findings from Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo) in Sri LankaJayasinghe I, Agampodi T, Dissanayake A, Agampodi S. Early pregnancy metabolic syndrome and risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes: findings from Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo) in Sri Lanka. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2023, 23: 231. PMID: 37020187, PMCID: PMC10074348, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05548-y.
Serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in early pregnancy and changes during the pregnancyAgampodi S, Agampodi T, Amarasinghe G, Warnasekara J, Hettiarachchi A, Jayasinghe I, Koralegedara I, Abeyrathna P, Srimantha S, de Silva F, Gunarathne S, Wickramasinghe N. Serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in early pregnancy and changes during the pregnancy. PLOS Global Public Health 2023, 3: e0000443. PMID: 36962935, PMCID: PMC10021427, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000443.
Determinants of birthweight in rural Sri Lanka; a cohort studyBanda P, Amarasinghe G, Agampodi S. Determinants of birthweight in rural Sri Lanka; a cohort study. BMC Pediatrics 2023, 23: 40. PMID: 36690991, PMCID: PMC9869565, DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03830-0.
Rewriting the history of leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka: An untold story since 1904Nuwangi H, Weerakoon K, Agampodi T, Price H, Dikomitis L, Agampodi S. Rewriting the history of leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka: An untold story since 1904. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2022, 16: e0010918. PMID: 36480521, PMCID: PMC9731464, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010918.
Social determinants of health pave the path to maternal deaths in rural Sri Lanka: reflections from social autopsiesIrangani L, Prasanna I, Gunarathne S, Shanthapriya S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi S, Agampodi T. Social determinants of health pave the path to maternal deaths in rural Sri Lanka: reflections from social autopsies. Reproductive Health 2022, 19: 221. PMID: 36471339, PMCID: PMC9724344, DOI: 10.1186/s12978-022-01527-2.
The geo-spatial perspective of biological, social and environmental determinants of early pregnancy anaemia in rural Sri Lanka: Need for context-specific approaches on preventionAmarasinghe 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.
Culture-Independent Detection and Identification of Leptospira SerovarsMatthias M, Lubar A, Acharige S, Chaiboonma K, Pilau N, Marroquin A, Jayasundara D, Agampodi S, Vinetz J. Culture-Independent Detection and Identification of Leptospira Serovars. Microbiology Spectrum 2022, 10: e02475-22. PMID: 36445143, PMCID: PMC9769591, DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02475-22.
SARIMA and ARDL models for predicting leptospirosis in Anuradhapura district Sri LankaWarnasekara J, Agampodi S, Nr A. SARIMA and ARDL models for predicting leptospirosis in Anuradhapura district Sri Lanka. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0275447. PMID: 36227833, PMCID: PMC9562162, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275447.
Factors associated with early pregnancy anemia in rural Sri Lanka: Does being ‘under care’ iron out socioeconomic disparities?Amarasinghe G, Agampodi T, Mendis V, Agampodi S. Factors associated with early pregnancy anemia in rural Sri Lanka: Does being ‘under care’ iron out socioeconomic disparities? PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0274642. PMID: 36201463, PMCID: PMC9536542, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274642.
The magnitude of out‐of‐pocket expenditure for antenatal care in low and middle‐income countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysisGunarathne SP, Wickramasinghe ND, Agampodi TC, Prasanna IR, Agampodi SB. The magnitude of out‐of‐pocket expenditure for antenatal care in low and middle‐income countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. The International Journal Of Health Planning And Management 2022, 38: 179-203. PMID: 36129403, DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3578.
Help-seeking intention for depression and suicidal ideation during pregnancy and postpartum in rural Sri Lanka, a cross-sectional studyAmarasinghe GS, Agampodi SB. Help-seeking intention for depression and suicidal ideation during pregnancy and postpartum in rural Sri Lanka, a cross-sectional study. Rural And Remote Health 2022, 22: 7273. PMID: 36059212, DOI: 10.22605/rrh7273.
Quality of life among community-dwelling older adults: evidence from a large population-based study in rural Sri LankaWickramasinghe 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.
Smartphone technology to monitor physical activity among medical students and its association with mental distressDissanayake Y, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S. Smartphone technology to monitor physical activity among medical students and its association with mental distress. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2022, 16: 29. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v16i2.7702.
Asthma in a prospective cohort of rural pregnant women from Sri Lanka: Need for better care during the pre-conceptional and antenatal periodRajapakse S, Wickramasinghe N, Warnasekara J, Abeyrathna P, Amarasinghe G, Hettiarachchi AU, Jayasinghe IU, Koralegedara I, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Asthma in a prospective cohort of rural pregnant women from Sri Lanka: Need for better care during the pre-conceptional and antenatal period. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0269888. PMID: 35834567, PMCID: PMC9282538, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269888.
Fatty Liver Index is a valid predictor of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in pregnancyKoralegedara IS, Warnasekara JN, Rathnayake A, Dayaratne KG, Agampodi SB. Fatty Liver Index is a valid predictor of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in pregnancy. BMJ Open Gastroenterology 2022, 9: e000913. PMID: 35728866, PMCID: PMC9214354, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2022-000913.
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Among Pregnant Women With Metabolic Syndrome: Should Nutritional Intervention Be a Priority? A Cross Sectional Study in Rural Sri LankaKoralegedara I, Warnasekara J, Jayasinghe I, Agampodi T, Agampodi S, Dayaratne K. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Among Pregnant Women With Metabolic Syndrome: Should Nutritional Intervention Be a Priority? A Cross Sectional Study in Rural Sri Lanka. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 680. PMCID: PMC9194234, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac061.064.
Does Being Diagnosed As Anemic in Early Pregnancy Have an Impact on the Household Expenditure for Food? Evidence From a Maternal Cohort in Rural Sri LankaGunarathne S, Amarasinghe G, Agampodi T, Wickramasinghe N, Mendis V, Prasanna I, Agampodi S. Does Being Diagnosed As Anemic in Early Pregnancy Have an Impact on the Household Expenditure for Food? Evidence From a Maternal Cohort in Rural Sri Lanka. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 654. PMCID: PMC9193294, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac061.038.
Placing Leishmaniasis in the Limelight through the Communicable Disease Surveillance System: An Experience from Sri LankaGunasekara SD, Nuwangi H, Wickramasinghe ND, Weerakoon K, Price HP, Dikomitis L, Agampodi SB. Placing Leishmaniasis in the Limelight through the Communicable Disease Surveillance System: An Experience from Sri Lanka. Pathogens 2022, 11: 680. PMID: 35745534, PMCID: PMC9227132, DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11060680.
Demographic, exposure, clinical, biochemical and diagnostic data of febrile patients recruited for the largest field study on leptospirosis in Sri LankaAgampodi S, Warnasekara J, Siribaddana S, Kularatna S, Gamage C, Jayasundara D, Senevirathna I, Srimantha S, Kappagoda C, Weerawansa P, Pilapitiya S, Lokunarangoda N, Sarathchandra C, Senanayake H, Matthias M, Vinetz J. Demographic, exposure, clinical, biochemical and diagnostic data of febrile patients recruited for the largest field study on leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. Data In Brief 2022, 43: 108378. PMID: 35770027, PMCID: PMC9234077, DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2022.108378.
Feasibility of using telephone interviews and internet-based message services during the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Sri Lanka: experiences of the Rajarata Pregnancy CohortJayasinghe I, Wickramasinghe Y, Kurera DM, Samarakoon N, Rupasinghe I, Ponmalay P, Agampodi SB. Feasibility of using telephone interviews and internet-based message services during the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Sri Lanka: experiences of the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort. Rural And Remote Health 2022, 22: 7442. PMID: 35546146, DOI: 10.22605/rrh7442.
Cross-sectional study to assess etiology and associated factors for anaemia during first trimester of pregnancy in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: a protocol.Amarasinghe G, Mendis V, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Cross-sectional study to assess etiology and associated factors for anaemia during first trimester of pregnancy in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: a protocol. F1000Research 2022, 10: 223. PMID: 35528960, PMCID: PMC9039368, DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.28226.3.
Gatekeeper training for vendors to reduce pesticide self-poisoning in rural South Asia: a study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trialWeerasinghe M, Pearson M, Turner N, Metcalfe C, Gunnell DJ, Agampodi S, Hawton K, Agampodi T, Miller M, Jayamanne S, Parker S, Sumith JA, Karunarathne A, Dissanayaka K, Rajapaksha S, Rodrigo D, Abeysinghe D, Piyasena C, Kanapathy R, Thedchanamoorthy S, Madsen LB, Konradsen F, Eddleston M. Gatekeeper training for vendors to reduce pesticide self-poisoning in rural South Asia: a study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022, 12: e054061. PMID: 35379621, PMCID: PMC8981379, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054061.
Diagnostic method-based underestimation of leptospirosis in clinical and research settings; an experience from a large prospective study in a high endemic settingWarnasekara J, Srimantha S, Kappagoda C, Jayasundara D, Senevirathna I, Matthias M, Agampodi S, Vinetz J. Diagnostic method-based underestimation of leptospirosis in clinical and research settings; an experience from a large prospective study in a high endemic setting. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2022, 16: e0010331. PMID: 35377883, PMCID: PMC9009773, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010331.
Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis: magnitude, reasons, associated factors, and implications of the out-of-pocket expenditure during pregnancyGunarathne SP, Wickramasinghe ND, Agampodi TC, Prasanna RPIR, Agampodi SB. Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis: magnitude, reasons, associated factors, and implications of the out-of-pocket expenditure during pregnancy. Public Health 2022, 206: 33-37. PMID: 35349965, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2022.02.018.
Involvement of alcohol in injury cases in rural Sri Lanka: prevalence and associated factors among in-patients in three primary care hospitalsSchölin L, Weerasinghe M, Agampodi S, Chathurange U, Rajapaksha S, Holloway A, Norrie J, Mohamed F, Eddleston M, Pearson M. Involvement of alcohol in injury cases in rural Sri Lanka: prevalence and associated factors among in-patients in three primary care hospitals. BMC Public Health 2022, 22: 514. PMID: 35296275, PMCID: PMC8928674, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-12958-8.
Disease burden of cardiovascular conditions complicating pregnancy in Sri Lanka: a protocolHettiarachchi A, Lokunarangoda N, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Disease burden of cardiovascular conditions complicating pregnancy in Sri Lanka: a protocol. F1000Research 2022, 10: 1028. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.52539.3.
Allergic risk factors for severe asthma among preschool children: a descriptive-analytical study from rural Sri LankaRajapakse Mudiyanselage S, Amarasiri L, Yasaratne D, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S. Allergic risk factors for severe asthma among preschool children: a descriptive-analytical study from rural Sri Lanka. 2022, 5. DOI: 10.1183/23120541.lsc-2022.5.
Economic burden of out-of-pocket expenditure, productivity cost during pregnancy and COVID-19 impact on household economy in a cohort of pregnant women in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka; A study protocolGunarathne SP, Wickramasinghe ND, Agampodi TC, Prasanna IR, Agampodi SB. Economic burden of out-of-pocket expenditure, productivity cost during pregnancy and COVID-19 impact on household economy in a cohort of pregnant women in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka; A study protocol. F1000Research 2022, 10: 700. PMID: 35528955, PMCID: PMC9046902, DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.53320.3.
Response of Human Toll–Like Receptor 2 During the Infection of LeptospirosisKappagoda C, Senavirathna I, Warnasekara J, Srimantha S, De Silva N, Agampodi S. Response of Human Toll–Like Receptor 2 During the Infection of Leptospirosis. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2022, 116: s71. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.12.167.
Underlying causes of vertigo or dizziness among patients presenting to Ear, Nose and Throat clinic at a tertiary care hospital in North Central province - Sri LankaDomingoarachi G, Muhandiram E, Jayasena K, Abeysundara U, Agampodi S. Underlying causes of vertigo or dizziness among patients presenting to Ear, Nose and Throat clinic at a tertiary care hospital in North Central province - Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal Of Otolaryngology 2022, 11: 12. DOI: 10.4038/cjo.v11i1.5328.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): a significant predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and early pregnancy miscarriages—prospective study in Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo)Koralegedara IS, Warnasekara JN, Dayaratne KG, De Silva FN, Premadasa JK, Agampodi SB. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): a significant predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and early pregnancy miscarriages—prospective study in Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo). BMJ Open Gastroenterology 2022, 9: e000831. PMID: 35193889, PMCID: PMC8867246, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2021-000831.
The variable presence of Leptospira in the environment; an epidemiological explanation based on serial analysis of water samplesWarnasekara J, Srimantha S, Senavirathna I, Kappagoda C, Farika N, Nawinna A, Agampodi S. The variable presence of Leptospira in the environment; an epidemiological explanation based on serial analysis of water samples. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0263719. PMID: 35167605, PMCID: PMC8846531, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263719.
Community Engagement in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research in Brazil, Ethiopia, and Sri Lanka: A Decolonial Approach for Global HealthPolidano K, Parton L, Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC, Haileselassie BH, Lalani JMG, Mota C, Price HP, Rodrigues S, Tafere GR, Trad LAB, Zerihun Z, Dikomitis L. Community Engagement in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Research in Brazil, Ethiopia, and Sri Lanka: A Decolonial Approach for Global Health. Frontiers In Public Health 2022, 10: 823844. PMID: 35242734, PMCID: PMC8885625, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.823844.
Comparison of global definitions of metabolic syndrome in early pregnancy among the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort participants in Sri LankaJayasinghe IU, Agampodi TC, Dissanayake AK, Srimantha SM, Agampodi SB. Comparison of global definitions of metabolic syndrome in early pregnancy among the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort participants in Sri Lanka. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 2009. PMID: 35132136, PMCID: PMC8821546, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-05919-z.
Temporal Variation and Factors Associated with Allergic Rhinitis in a Cohort of Rural Preschool Children from Sri Lanka.Rajapakse S, Amarasiri L, Yasaratne D, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S. Temporal Variation and Factors Associated with Allergic Rhinitis in a Cohort of Rural Preschool Children from Sri Lanka. Journal Of Tropical Pediatrics 2022, 68 PMID: 35188209, DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmac017.
Economic burden of out-of-pocket expenditure, productivity cost during pregnancy and COVID-19 impact on household economy in a cohort of pregnant women in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka; A study protocolGunarathne S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Prasanna I, Agampodi S. Economic burden of out-of-pocket expenditure, productivity cost during pregnancy and COVID-19 impact on household economy in a cohort of pregnant women in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka; A study protocol. F1000Research 2022, 10: 700. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.53320.2.
Neglecting the neglected during the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of leptospirosis in Sri LankaWarnasekara J, Agampodi S. Neglecting the neglected during the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. Epidemiology And Health 2022, 44: e2022015. PMID: 35038829, PMCID: PMC9117097, DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2022015.
Prevalence and aetiologies of anaemia among first trimester pregnant women in Sri Lanka; the need for revisiting the current control strategiesAmarasinghe GS, Agampodi TC, Mendis V, Malawanage K, Kappagoda C, Agampodi SB. Prevalence and aetiologies of anaemia among first trimester pregnant women in Sri Lanka; the need for revisiting the current control strategies. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2022, 22: 16. PMID: 34986796, PMCID: PMC8734253, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04341-z.
Early pregnancy hyperglycaemia as a significant predictor of large for gestational age neonatesJayasinghe IU, Koralegedara IS, Agampodi SB. Early pregnancy hyperglycaemia as a significant predictor of large for gestational age neonates. Acta Diabetologica 2022, 59: 535-543. PMID: 34973071, PMCID: PMC8917036, DOI: 10.1007/s00592-021-01828-1.
Maternal and child health and nutrition (MCHN) policies and programs in Sri Lanka: a paradigm for public health in AsiaAgampodi T, Amarasinghe G, Wickramasinghe N, Warnasekara J, Perez-Escamilla R, Agampodi S. Maternal and child health and nutrition (MCHN) policies and programs in Sri Lanka: a paradigm for public health in Asia. Sri Lanka Journal Of Medicine 2021, 30: 70. DOI: 10.4038/sljm.v30i2.328.
Expression of human toll-like receptor-2 in leptospirosis and improving the validity of gene expression analysisKappagoda C, Senavirathna R, Warnasekara Y, Srimantha L, De Silva L, Agampodi S. Expression of human toll-like receptor-2 in leptospirosis and improving the validity of gene expression analysis. Sri Lankan Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2021, 11: 3. DOI: 10.4038/sljid.v11i0.8456.
Clinical spectrum of endemic leptospirosis in relation to cytokine responseDahanayaka NJ, Agampodi SB, Seneviratna I, Warnasekara J, Rajapakse R, Ranathunga K, Matthias M, Vinetz JM. Clinical spectrum of endemic leptospirosis in relation to cytokine response. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0261025. PMID: 34879100, PMCID: PMC8654203, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261025.
Improving the breastfeeding practices in the Estate Sector of Sri Lanka: A matter that needs urgent interventionRanasinghe J, Manawaduge A, Agampodi S. Improving the breastfeeding practices in the Estate Sector of Sri Lanka: A matter that needs urgent intervention. Sri Lanka Journal Of Child Health 2021, 50: 709. DOI: 10.4038/sljch.v50i4.9892.
Estimating the burden of leptospirosis: global lessons from Sri LankaWarnasekara J, Srimantha SM, Agampodi SB. Estimating the burden of leptospirosis: global lessons from Sri Lanka. BMJ Global Health 2021, 6: e006946. PMID: 34706880, PMCID: PMC8552134, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-006946.
Disease burden and adverse pregnancy outcomes due to cardiovascular conditions complicating pregnancy in Sri Lanka: a protocolHettiarachchi A, Lokunarangoda N, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Disease burden and adverse pregnancy outcomes due to cardiovascular conditions complicating pregnancy in Sri Lanka: a protocol. F1000Research 2021, 10: 1028. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.52539.1.
How costly is the first prenatal clinic visit? Analysis of out-of-pocket expenditure in rural Sri Lanka - a country with free maternal health careGunarathne SP, Wickramasinghe ND, Agampodi TC, Prasanna IR, Agampodi SB. How costly is the first prenatal clinic visit? Analysis of out-of-pocket expenditure in rural Sri Lanka - a country with free maternal health care. BMC Health Services Research 2021, 21: 974. PMID: 34530827, PMCID: PMC8444532, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07005-y.
Effect of pregnancy on asthma control: a cohort study in rural Sri LankaRajapakse Mudiyanselage S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Amarasinghe G, Hettiarachchi A, Jayasinghe I, Koralegedara I, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S. Effect of pregnancy on asthma control: a cohort study in rural Sri Lanka. 2021, oa4216. DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2021.oa4216.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Acceptance of E-Learning among University Students: The Role of Precipitating EventsWeerathunga P, Samarathunga W, Rathnayake H, Agampodi S, Nurunnabi M, Madhunimasha M. The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Acceptance of E-Learning among University Students: The Role of Precipitating Events. Education Sciences 2021, 11: 436. DOI: 10.3390/educsci11080436.
Making miscarriage matterAgampodi S, Hettiarachchi A, Agampodi T. Making miscarriage matter. The Lancet 2021, 398: 745. PMID: 34454668, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(21)01426-4.
Economic burden of out-of-pocket expenditure, productivity cost during pregnancy and COVID-19 impact on household economy in a cohort of pregnant women in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka; A study protocolGunarathne S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Prasanna I, Agampodi S. Economic burden of out-of-pocket expenditure, productivity cost during pregnancy and COVID-19 impact on household economy in a cohort of pregnant women in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka; A study protocol. F1000Research 2021, 10: 700. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.53320.1.
Abstracts of Oral and Poster Presentations: 26^th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri LankaAgampodi S. Abstracts of Oral and Poster Presentations: 26^th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. Journal Of The College Of Community Physicians Of Sri Lanka 2021, 27: 1. DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v27i0.8455.
Enhancing the Sri Lankan Response to COVID-19 - A Communique from the College of Community Physicians of Sri LankaAgampodi S. Enhancing the Sri Lankan Response to COVID-19 - A Communique from the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. Journal Of The College Of Community Physicians Of Sri Lanka 2021, 27: 271. DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v27i1.8420.
Epidemiology of wheeze among preschool children: a population-based cross-sectional study from rural Sri LankaMudiyanselage S, Amarasiri WADL, Yasaratne BMGD, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S. Epidemiology of wheeze among preschool children: a population-based cross-sectional study from rural Sri Lanka. BMJ Open 2021, 11: e046688. PMID: 34233982, PMCID: PMC8264903, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046688.
The hidden burden of adolescent pregnancies in rural Sri Lanka; findings of the Rajarata Pregnancy CohortAgampodi TC, Wickramasinghe ND, Jayakodi HG, Amarasinghe GS, Warnasekara JN, Hettiarachchi AU, Jayasinghe IU, Koralegedara IS, Gunarathne SP, Somasiri DK, Agampodi SB. The hidden burden of adolescent pregnancies in rural Sri Lanka; findings of the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2021, 21: 494. PMID: 34233652, PMCID: PMC8265066, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03977-1.
Optimizing the microscopic agglutination test (MAT) panel for the diagnosis of Leptospirosis in a low resource, hyper-endemic setting with varied microgeographic variation in reactivityJayasundara D, Gamage C, Senavirathna I, Warnasekara J, Matthias MA, Vinetz J, Agampodi S. Optimizing the microscopic agglutination test (MAT) panel for the diagnosis of Leptospirosis in a low resource, hyper-endemic setting with varied microgeographic variation in reactivity. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021, 15: e0009565. PMID: 34197457, PMCID: PMC8279374, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009565.
Development and Validation of a Tool to Assess Responsive Complementary Feeding: Sri Lanka’s Responsive Feeding Practices Assessment Tool (RFPAT)Pallewaththa P, Agampodi T, Agampodi S, Pérez-Escamilla R, Siribaddana S. Development and Validation of a Tool to Assess Responsive Complementary Feeding: Sri Lanka’s Responsive Feeding Practices Assessment Tool (RFPAT). Current Developments In Nutrition 2021, 5: 5140988. PMCID: PMC8181222, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab051_032.
Nutritional Status and Additional Expenditure on Food During Pregnancy: Evidence From the Rajarata Pregnancy CohortGunarathne S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Prasanna I, Agampodi S. Nutritional Status and Additional Expenditure on Food During Pregnancy: Evidence From the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort. Current Developments In Nutrition 2021, 5: 5140754. PMCID: PMC8181471, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab046_051.
Household Food Expenditure Share During Pregnancy: Evidence From Rural Sri LankaGunarathne S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Prasanna I, Agampodi S. Household Food Expenditure Share During Pregnancy: Evidence From Rural Sri Lanka. Current Developments In Nutrition 2021, 5: 753. PMCID: PMC8181375, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab046_050.
Can Homocysteine Be Used to Identify Vitamin B12 or Folate Deficiencies During Pregnancy in Low Resource Settings?Amarasinghe G, Jayasinghe I, Hettiarachchi A, Koralegedara I, Kappagoda C, Mendis W, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Can Homocysteine Be Used to Identify Vitamin B12 or Folate Deficiencies During Pregnancy in Low Resource Settings? Current Developments In Nutrition 2021, 5: 5140707. PMCID: PMC8181706, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab046_004.
Correction: 12 Novel clonal groups of Leptospira infecting humans in multiple contrasting epidemiological contexts in Sri LankaJayasundara D, Senavirathna I, Warnasekara J, Gamage C, Siribaddana S, Kularatne SAM, Matthias M, Mariet JF, Picardeau M, Agampodi S, Vinetz JM. Correction: 12 Novel clonal groups of Leptospira infecting humans in multiple contrasting epidemiological contexts in Sri Lanka. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021, 15: e0009471. PMID: 34038414, PMCID: PMC8153494, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009471.
Time series models for prediction of leptospirosis in different climate zones in Sri LankaWarnasekara J, Agampodi S, R. R. Time series models for prediction of leptospirosis in different climate zones in Sri Lanka. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0248032. PMID: 33989292, PMCID: PMC8121312, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248032.
Cross-sectional study to assess etiology and associated factors for anaemia during first trimester of pregnancy in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: a protocolAmarasinghe G, Mendis V, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Cross-sectional study to assess etiology and associated factors for anaemia during first trimester of pregnancy in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: a protocol. F1000Research 2021, 10: 223. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.28226.2.
Improving the leptospirosis disease burden assessment by including ambulatory patients from outpatient departments: a cross-sectional studyWarnasekara J, Aberathna P, Nanayakkara G, Vinetz J, Agampodi S. Improving the leptospirosis disease burden assessment by including ambulatory patients from outpatient departments: a cross-sectional study. F1000Research 2021, 9: 1129. PMID: 34123371, PMCID: PMC8145224, DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.26202.2.
Perceptions on respectful maternity care in Sri Lanka: Study protocol for a mixed-methods study of patients and providersPatabendige 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.
The need for standard definitions in global data comparison: lessons from studying the prevalence of anaemia during pregnancy in Sri LankaAmarasinghe G, Agampodi T, Mendis V, Agampodi SB. The need for standard definitions in global data comparison: lessons from studying the prevalence of anaemia during pregnancy in Sri Lanka. BMJ Global Health 2021, 6: e005737. PMID: 33947709, PMCID: PMC8098957, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-005737.
Barriers for early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding up to six months in predominantly rural Sri Lanka: a need to strengthen policy implementationAgampodi TC, Dharmasoma NK, Koralagedara IS, Dissanayaka T, Warnasekara J, Agampodi SB, Perez-Escamilla R. Barriers for early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding up to six months in predominantly rural Sri Lanka: a need to strengthen policy implementation. International Breastfeeding Journal 2021, 16: 32. PMID: 33832496, PMCID: PMC8034146, DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00378-0.
Measuring Responsive Feeding in Sri Lanka: Development of the Responsive Feeding Practices Assessment ToolPallewaththa P, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB, Pérez-Escamilla R, Siribaddana S. Measuring Responsive Feeding in Sri Lanka: Development of the Responsive Feeding Practices Assessment Tool. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2021, 53: 489-502. PMID: 33775569, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2021.02.003.
Next-Generation Sequencing Analysis of Pathogenic Leptospira: A Way Forward for Understanding Infectious Disease Dynamics in Low/Middle-Income, Disease-Endemic Settings.Agampodi SB, Vinetz JM. Next-Generation Sequencing Analysis of Pathogenic Leptospira: A Way Forward for Understanding Infectious Disease Dynamics in Low/Middle-Income, Disease-Endemic Settings. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2021, 104: 1625-1627. PMID: 33755589, PMCID: PMC8103479, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-1518.
12 Novel clonal groups of Leptospira infecting humans in multiple contrasting epidemiological contexts in Sri LankaJayasundara D, Senavirathna I, Warnasekara J, Gamage C, Siribaddana S, Kularatne SAM, Matthias M, Mariet JF, Picardeau M, Agampodi S, Vinetz J. 12 Novel clonal groups of Leptospira infecting humans in multiple contrasting epidemiological contexts in Sri Lanka. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021, 15: e0009272. PMID: 33735202, PMCID: PMC8009393, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009272.
A self‐applied valid scale for rapid tracking of household food insecurity among pregnant women in Sri LankaAgampodi TC, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Agampodi SB, Amarasinghe GS, Wickramasinghe ND, Jayasinghe IU, Hettiarachchi AU, Perez‐Escamilla R. A self‐applied valid scale for rapid tracking of household food insecurity among pregnant women in Sri Lanka. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2021, 17: e13165. PMID: 33733618, PMCID: PMC8189217, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13165.
Debate about compulsory cremation of victims of COVID-19Ferdinando R, Agampodi S. Debate about compulsory cremation of victims of COVID-19. Journal Of The College Of Community Physicians Of Sri Lanka 2020, 26: 193. DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i4.8403.
Debate about compulsory cremation of victims of COVID-19Ferdinando R, Agampodi S. Debate about compulsory cremation of victims of COVID-19. Journal Of The College Of Community Physicians Of Sri Lanka 2020, 26: 193. DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v20i4.8403.
Improving the leptospirosis disease burden assessment by including ambulatory patients from outpatient departments: a cross-sectional studyWarnasekara J, Aberathna P, Nanayakkara G, Vinetz J, Agampodi S. Improving the leptospirosis disease burden assessment by including ambulatory patients from outpatient departments: a cross-sectional study. F1000Research 2020, 9: 1129. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.26202.1.
Prevalence and factors associated with severe asthma among preschool children of rural Sri LankaRajapakse Mudiyanselage S, Amarasiri L, Yasaratne D, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S. Prevalence and factors associated with severe asthma among preschool children of rural Sri Lanka. 2020, 2607. DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.2607.
Descriptive analysis of transfer forms in a paediatric unit at Teaching Hospital, AnuradhapuraRanasinghe J, Chandradasa D, Hettiarachchi K, Thilakarathne R, Agampodi S. Descriptive analysis of transfer forms in a paediatric unit at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. Journal Of The Postgraduate Institute Of Medicine 2020, 7: 108. DOI: 10.4038/jpgim.8246.
Factors associated with purchasing pesticide from shops for intentional self‐poisoning in Sri LankaWeerasinghe M, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Pearson M, Jayamanne S, Knipe D, Hawton K, Gunnell D, Agampodi S. Factors associated with purchasing pesticide from shops for intentional self‐poisoning in Sri Lanka. Tropical Medicine And International Health 2020, 25: 1198-1204. PMID: 33463883, DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13469.
The Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo): study protocolAgampodi TC, Wickramasinghe ND, Prasanna RIR, Irangani MKL, Banda JMS, Jayathilake PMB, Hettiarachchi A, Amarasinghe G, Jayasinghe I, Koralagedara I, Gunarathne SP, Wickramage S, Warnasekara J, Lokunarangoda N, Mendis V, Dissanayaka AK, Premadasa J, Hettigama N, Koralagedara D, Weerasinghe M, Malawanage K, Jayakodi H, Wickramasinghe A, Agampodi SB. The Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo): study protocol. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2020, 20: 374. PMID: 32586287, PMCID: PMC7318435, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03056-x.
Is leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from an endemic district, Sri LankaHewawasam C, Weerakoon HS, Thilakan V, Lelwala T, Prasanka K, Rathnayaka AS, Gamage S, Agampodi S. Is leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from an endemic district, Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health 2020, 20: 913. PMID: 32532244, PMCID: PMC7290071, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09066-w.
Female Obesity: An Emerging Threat in Sri LankaJayasinghe I, Hettiarachchi A, Koralegedara I, Amarasinghe G, Agampodi T, Dissanayake K, Warnasekara J, Wickramasinghe N, Abeyrathne P, Agampodi S. Female Obesity: An Emerging Threat in Sri Lanka. Current Developments In Nutrition 2020, 4: nzaa063_043. PMCID: PMC7259207, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa063_043.
Economic Status, Nutrition and Pregnancy Cost; A Vicious Cycle in PregnancyGunarathne S, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Prasanna R, Agampodi S. Economic Status, Nutrition and Pregnancy Cost; A Vicious Cycle in Pregnancy. Current Developments In Nutrition 2020, 4: nzaa054_068. PMCID: PMC7257277, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa054_068.
Sri Lanka; The First Ever Only “Green Nation” in the World for Breastfeeding; Yet Lessons to Learn Through Exploring Maternal PerspectivesAgampodi T, Dharmasoma N, Dissanayaka T, Koralagedara I, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S, Pérez-Escamilla R. Sri Lanka; The First Ever Only “Green Nation” in the World for Breastfeeding; Yet Lessons to Learn Through Exploring Maternal Perspectives. Current Developments In Nutrition 2020, 4: nzaa054_001. PMCID: PMC7257544, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa054_001.
Strengths and Barriers in Achieving “Green Status” of Breastfeeding; The Story of Frontline Health Care Workers in Sri LankaAgampodi T, Dharmasoma N, Dissanayaka T, Koralagedara I, Warnasekara J, Pérez-Escamilla R, Agampodi S. Strengths and Barriers in Achieving “Green Status” of Breastfeeding; The Story of Frontline Health Care Workers in Sri Lanka. Current Developments In Nutrition 2020, 4: nzaa043_002. PMCID: PMC7258521, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_002.
Emerging pesticides responsible for suicide in rural Sri Lanka following the 2008–2014 pesticide bansWeerasinghe M, Pearson M, Konradsen F, Agampodi S, Sumith JA, Jayamanne S, Senanayake SMHMK, Rajapaksha S, Eddleston M. Emerging pesticides responsible for suicide in rural Sri Lanka following the 2008–2014 pesticide bans. BMC Public Health 2020, 20: 780. PMID: 32450831, PMCID: PMC7249439, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08871-7.
Complete Genome Sequence of Leptospira interrogans Strains FMAS_KW1, FMAS_KW2 and FMAS_AW1 Isolated from Leptospirosis Patients from Karawanalla and Awissawella, Sri LankaSenevirathna I, Jayasundara D, Lefler JP, Chaiboonm KL, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S, Matthias MA, Vinetz JM. Complete Genome Sequence of Leptospira interrogans Strains FMAS_KW1, FMAS_KW2 and FMAS_AW1 Isolated from Leptospirosis Patients from Karawanalla and Awissawella, Sri Lanka. Journal Of Genomics 2020, 8: 49-52. PMID: 32494307, PMCID: PMC7256012, DOI: 10.7150/jgen.43953.
Cytokine response in human leptospirosis with different clinical outcomes: a systematic reviewSenavirathna I, Rathish D, Agampodi S. Cytokine response in human leptospirosis with different clinical outcomes: a systematic review. BMC Infectious Diseases 2020, 20: 268. PMID: 32264832, PMCID: PMC7137275, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-04986-9.
Qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphics of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) in Sri LankaWijerathne BTB, Meier RJ, Salgado SS, Agampodi SB. Qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphics of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. Journal Of Physiological Anthropology 2020, 39: 1. PMID: 31952553, PMCID: PMC6967092, DOI: 10.1186/s40101-019-0207-0.
Exploration of the association between contact history, socio-cultural factors and acute deliberate self-poisoning in North Central province of Sri Lanka: a case-control studyPushpakumara P, Chandrakumara W, Gunasekara A, Agampodi S. Exploration of the association between contact history, socio-cultural factors and acute deliberate self-poisoning in North Central province of Sri Lanka: a case-control study. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2019, 13: 12. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v13i1.7660.
Suicidal ideation and intentional self-harm in pregnancy as a neglected agenda in maternal health; an experience from rural Sri LankaArachchi NSM, Ganegama R, Husna AWF, Chandima DL, Hettigama N, Premadasa J, Herath J, Ranaweera H, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Suicidal ideation and intentional self-harm in pregnancy as a neglected agenda in maternal health; an experience from rural Sri Lanka. Reproductive Health 2019, 16: 166. PMID: 31729997, PMCID: PMC6858764, DOI: 10.1186/s12978-019-0823-5.
How context matters: Demonstrating microgeographical differences in social capital and its implications for mental wellbeing in pregnancy with a novel bubble diagram techniqueAgampodi T, Agampodi S, Glozier N, Chithrani W, Warnasekara Y, Siribaddana S. How context matters: Demonstrating microgeographical differences in social capital and its implications for mental wellbeing in pregnancy with a novel bubble diagram technique. Health & Place 2019, 60: 102231. PMID: 31629193, DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102231.
Body image perception and body dissatisfaction among rural Sri Lankan adolescents; do they have a better understanding about their weight?Goonapienuwala BL, Agampodi SB, Kalupahana NS, Siribaddana S. Body image perception and body dissatisfaction among rural Sri Lankan adolescents; do they have a better understanding about their weight? Ceylon Medical Journal 2019, 64: 82-90. PMID: 32115403, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v64i3.8950.
Study protocol: characterising the clinical, epidemiological and aetiological aspects of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: a hospital based clinico-epidemiological studyAgampodi S, Warnasekara J, Jayasundara D, Senawirathna I, Gamage C, Kularatne S, Siribaddana S, Maththias M, Vinetz J. Study protocol: characterising the clinical, epidemiological and aetiological aspects of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: a hospital based clinico-epidemiological study. BMJ Open 2019, 9: e027850. PMID: 31511281, PMCID: PMC6738675, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027850.
A Case–Control Study of Environmental and Occupational Risks of Leptospirosis in Sri LankaSchønning MH, Phelps MD, Warnasekara J, Agampodi SB, Furu P. A Case–Control Study of Environmental and Occupational Risks of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. EcoHealth 2019, 16: 534-543. PMID: 31664587, DOI: 10.1007/s10393-019-01448-w.
Correction to: A Case–Control Study of Environmental and Occupational Risks of Leptospirosis in Sri LankaSchønning MH, Phelps MD, Warnasekara J, Agampodi SB, Furu P. Correction to: A Case–Control Study of Environmental and Occupational Risks of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. EcoHealth 2019, 16: 544-544. PMID: 31713741, DOI: 10.1007/s10393-019-01455-x.
In vivo, ex vivo and in vitro evidence for atropine-mediated attenuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion: findings from a systematic reviewRathish D, Agampodi S, Jayasumana C. In vivo, ex vivo and in vitro evidence for atropine-mediated attenuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion: findings from a systematic review. Environmental Science And Pollution Research 2019, 26: 29597-29605. PMID: 31446595, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06227-2.
Normality data of eGFR and validity of commonly used screening tests for CKD in an area with endemic CKD of unknown etiology; need for age and sex based precise cutoff valuesHerath N, Dassanayake R, Dissanayake M, Janitha C, Weerakoon K, Kumarasinghe C, de Silva TG, Agampodi S. Normality data of eGFR and validity of commonly used screening tests for CKD in an area with endemic CKD of unknown etiology; need for age and sex based precise cutoff values. BMC Nephrology 2019, 20: 298. PMID: 31382902, PMCID: PMC6683421, DOI: 10.1186/s12882-019-1477-9.
Development and validation of the Social Capital Assessment Tool in pregnancy for Maternal Health in Low and middle income countries (LSCAT-MH)Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB, Glozier N, Lelwala TA, Sirisena KDPS, Siribaddana S. Development and validation of the Social Capital Assessment Tool in pregnancy for Maternal Health in Low and middle income countries (LSCAT-MH). BMJ Open 2019, 9: e027781. PMID: 31289074, PMCID: PMC6629403, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027781.
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.
Sequel and therapeutic modalities of leptospirosis associated severe pulmonary haemorrhagic syndrome (SPHS); a Sri Lankan experienceHerath N, Uluwattage W, Weliwitiya T, Karunanayake L, Lekamwasam S, Ratnatunga N, Karunanayake P, Wickramasinghe S, Patabendi S, Senaviratne S, Agampodi S. Sequel and therapeutic modalities of leptospirosis associated severe pulmonary haemorrhagic syndrome (SPHS); a Sri Lankan experience. BMC Infectious Diseases 2019, 19: 451. PMID: 31113404, PMCID: PMC6530063, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4094-0.
Baseline titres of O, H and AH agglutinins to Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A in blood donors in Sri Lanka.Illapperuma S, Corea E, Agampodi S. Baseline titres of O, H and AH agglutinins to Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A in blood donors in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2019, 9: 32-41. DOI: 10.4038/sljid.v9i1.8230.
An outbreak of leptospirosis with predominant cardiac involvement: a case seriesJayathilaka PGNS, Mendis ASV, Perera MHMTS, Damsiri HMT, Gunaratne AVC, Agampodi SB. An outbreak of leptospirosis with predominant cardiac involvement: a case series. BMC Infectious Diseases 2019, 19: 265. PMID: 30885170, PMCID: PMC6423826, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-3905-7.
Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic reviewWarnasekara J, Koralegedara I, Agampodi S. Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review. BMC Infectious Diseases 2019, 19: 119. PMID: 30727968, PMCID: PMC6364467, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3655-y.
Comparison of biochemical parameters among DPP4 inhibitor users and other oral hypoglycaemic drug users: a cross-sectional study from Anuradhapura, Sri LankaRathish D, Jayasumana C, Agampodi S. Comparison of biochemical parameters among DPP4 inhibitor users and other oral hypoglycaemic drug users: a cross-sectional study from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Journal Of Health, Population And Nutrition 2019, 38: 3. PMID: 30674350, PMCID: PMC6343272, DOI: 10.1186/s41043-019-0160-x.
Feasibility of incorporating mindfulness based mental health promotion to the pregnancy care program in Sri Lanka: a pilot studyAgampodi T, Katumuluwa S, Pattiyakumbura T, Rankaduwa N, Dissanayaka T, Agampodi S. Feasibility of incorporating mindfulness based mental health promotion to the pregnancy care program in Sri Lanka: a pilot study. F1000Research 2019, 7: 1850. PMID: 32226605, PMCID: PMC7096187, DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.17049.2.
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology: the tip of the iceberg?Wijerathne B, Meier R, Salgado L, Rathnayake G, Kumara S, Agampodi S. Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology: the tip of the iceberg? Ceylon Journal Of Medical Science 2018, 55: 55-57. DOI: 10.4038/cjms.v55i2.4941.
A low GLP-1 response among patients treated for acute organophosphate and carbamate poisoning: a comparative cross-sectional study from an agrarian region of Sri LankaRathish D, Senavirathna I, Jayasumana C, Agampodi S, Siribaddana S. A low GLP-1 response among patients treated for acute organophosphate and carbamate poisoning: a comparative cross-sectional study from an agrarian region of Sri Lanka. Environmental Science And Pollution Research 2018, 26: 2864-2872. PMID: 30499084, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3818-9.
Feasibility of incorporating mindfulness based mental health promotion to the pregnancy care program in Sri Lanka: a pilot studyAgampodi T, Katumuluwa S, Pattiyakumbura T, Rankaduwa N, Dissanayaka T, Agampodi S. Feasibility of incorporating mindfulness based mental health promotion to the pregnancy care program in Sri Lanka: a pilot study. F1000Research 2018, 7: 1850. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.17049.1.
Is Cancer Screening a Priority among Adult Females in Sri Lanka?Warnasekara Y, Gamakumbura M, Konthota S, LIyanage L, Lakpriya B, Agampodi S. Is Cancer Screening a Priority among Adult Females in Sri Lanka? Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2018, 11: 11-13. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v11i1.7639.
Can the success of Primary Health Care in Sri Lanka be maintained?Sørensen J, Konradsen F, Agampodi S. Can the success of Primary Health Care in Sri Lanka be maintained? Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2018, 11: 1-3. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v11i1.7645.
Uncommon Skin Response to the Stings of Tropical Fire Ant Solenopsis geminataWijerathne BTB, Rathnayake GK, Dias RKS, Wickramasinghe ND, Thalgaspitiya SPB, Karunaratne AH, Agampodi SB. Uncommon Skin Response to the Stings of Tropical Fire Ant Solenopsis geminata. Wilderness And Environmental Medicine 2018, 29: 551-554. PMID: 30145121, DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2018.06.003.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor insecticides related acute poisoning, availability and sales: trends during the post-insecticide-ban period of Anuradhapura, Sri LankaRathish D, Agampodi S, Jayasumana C. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor insecticides related acute poisoning, availability and sales: trends during the post-insecticide-ban period of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Environmental Health And Preventive Medicine 2018, 23: 27. PMID: 29945568, PMCID: PMC6020334, DOI: 10.1186/s12199-018-0716-1.
Red blood cell acetylcholinesterase activity among healthy dwellers of an agrarian region in Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional studyRathish D, Senavirathna I, Jayasumana C, Agampodi S. Red blood cell acetylcholinesterase activity among healthy dwellers of an agrarian region in Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study. Environmental Health And Preventive Medicine 2018, 23: 25. PMID: 29929492, PMCID: PMC6013882, DOI: 10.1186/s12199-018-0717-0.
Potential Interventions for Preventing Pesticide Self-Poisoning by Restricting Access Through Vendors in Sri LankaWeerasinghe M, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Pearson M, Jayamanne S, Gunnell D, Hawton K, Agampodi S. Potential Interventions for Preventing Pesticide Self-Poisoning by Restricting Access Through Vendors in Sri Lanka. Crisis 2018, 39: 479-488. PMID: 29932017, DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000525.
Normalising menstruation, empowering girls: the situation in Sri LankaAgampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Normalising menstruation, empowering girls: the situation in Sri Lanka. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 2018, 2: e16. PMID: 30119722, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-4642(18)30201-3.
Early renal damage among children living in the region of highest burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri LankaAgampodi SB, Amarasinghe GS, Naotunna PGCR, Jayasumana CS, Siribaddana SH. Early renal damage among children living in the region of highest burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. BMC Nephrology 2018, 19: 115. PMID: 29769043, PMCID: PMC5956963, DOI: 10.1186/s12882-018-0911-8.
Vendor-based restrictions on pesticide sales to prevent pesticide self-poisoning - a pilot studyWeerasinghe M, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Pearson M, Jayamanne S, Gunnell D, Hawton K, Agampodi S. Vendor-based restrictions on pesticide sales to prevent pesticide self-poisoning - a pilot study. BMC Public Health 2018, 18: 272. PMID: 29463230, PMCID: PMC5819692, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5178-2.
Validity of Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic-Assays (LFIA) in diagnosis of leptospirosisDahanayaka NJ, Warnasekara Y, Rajapakse R, Ranathunga S, Agampodi SB. Validity of Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic-Assays (LFIA) in diagnosis of leptospirosis. Ceylon Medical Journal 2017, 62: 248-49. PMID: 29394009, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v62i4.8579.
Leptospirosis in Sri LankaWarnasekara J, Agampodi S. Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2017, 7: 67-75. DOI: 10.4038/sljid.v7i2.8155.
Productivity cost due to postpartum ill health: A cross-sectional study in Sri LankaWickramasinghe ND, Horton J, Darshika I, Galgamuwa KD, Ranasinghe WP, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Productivity cost due to postpartum ill health: A cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0185883. PMID: 29020101, PMCID: PMC5636104, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185883.
Social capital and health during pregnancy; an in-depth exploration from rural Sri LankaAgampodi TC, Rheinländer T, Agampodi SB, Glozier N, Siribaddana S. Social capital and health during pregnancy; an in-depth exploration from rural Sri Lanka. Reproductive Health 2017, 14: 89. PMID: 28750663, PMCID: PMC5531101, DOI: 10.1186/s12978-017-0349-7.
Hemoglobin A1c values in CKDu endemic and non endemic regions of Sri LankaWijerathne B, Meier R, Salgado S, Agampodi S. Hemoglobin A1c values in CKDu endemic and non endemic regions of Sri Lanka. Diabetes Research And Clinical Practice 2017, 134: 206-207. PMID: 28743468, DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2017.07.010.
An unusual outbreak of Rickettsial infection among army soldiers engaged in reconnaissance mission in Northern Sri LankaDahanayaka NJ, Semage SN, Weerakoon KG, Marage P, Rajapakse R, Agampodi SB. An unusual outbreak of Rickettsial infection among army soldiers engaged in reconnaissance mission in Northern Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal 2017, 62: 108-109. PMID: 28697594, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v62i2.8477.
Dengue fever and ionized calcium levels: significance of detecting hypocalcaemia to predict severity of dengueDahanayaka NJ, Agampodi SB, Arachchi U, Vithange SP, Rajapakse R, Ranathunga K, Siribaddana S. Dengue fever and ionized calcium levels: significance of detecting hypocalcaemia to predict severity of dengue. Ceylon Medical Journal 2017, 62: 67-69. PMID: 28390336, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v62i1.8438.
Body image construct of Sri Lankan adolescentsGoonapienuwala BL, Agampodi SB, Kalupahana NS, Siribaddana S. Body image construct of Sri Lankan adolescents. Ceylon Medical Journal 2017, 62: 40-46. PMID: 28390331, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v62i1.8433.
Factors associated with anemia among Sri Lankan primary school children in rural North Central ProvinceAmarasinghe GS, Naottunna NP, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Factors associated with anemia among Sri Lankan primary school children in rural North Central Province. BMC Pediatrics 2017, 17: 87. PMID: 28347295, PMCID: PMC5369015, DOI: 10.1186/s12887-017-0841-9.
Nutritional status among primary school children in rural Sri Lanka; a public health challenge for a country with high child health standardsNaotunna NP, Dayarathna M, Maheshi H, Amarasinghe GS, Kithmini VS, Rathnayaka M, Premachandra L, Premarathna N, Rajasinghe PC, Wijewardana G, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Nutritional status among primary school children in rural Sri Lanka; a public health challenge for a country with high child health standards. BMC Public Health 2017, 17: 57. PMID: 28068960, PMCID: PMC5223320, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-4001-1.
Real time surveillance of dengue fever – a preliminary studyWarnasekara Y, Agampodi S B, Marage P, Athurupana A, Koonthota S D, Dahanayaka NJ. Real time surveillance of dengue fever – a preliminary study. Ceylon Medical Journal 2016, 61: 197-198. PMID: 28078882, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v61i4.8393.
Is Sri Lanka prepared for yellow fever outbreaks? A case studyWickramage K, Agampodi SB, Mosca D, Peiris S. Is Sri Lanka prepared for yellow fever outbreaks? A case study. The Lancet Global Health 2016, 4: e909-e910. PMID: 27855869, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(16)30309-6.
Severe leptospirosis and pancreatitis; A case series from a leptospirosis outbreak in Anuradhapura district, Sri LankaHerath NJ, Kamburapola CJ, Agampodi SB. Severe leptospirosis and pancreatitis; A case series from a leptospirosis outbreak in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. BMC Infectious Diseases 2016, 16: 644. PMID: 27821124, PMCID: PMC5100107, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-016-2010-4.
The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: a cross sectional study in Sri LankaWickramasinghe 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.
Situation of Sri Lanka, where autochthonous malaria is no longer a problem, and other infections dominate, such as dengue, leptospirosis and rickettsiosesAgampodi S, Wijerathne B, Weerakoon K. Situation of Sri Lanka, where autochthonous malaria is no longer a problem, and other infections dominate, such as dengue, leptospirosis and rickettsioses. Current Opinion In Infectious Diseases 2016, 29: 446-452. PMID: 27479026, DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000303.
The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literatureWijerathne BT, Meier RJ, Agampodi SB. The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literature. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2016, 10: 258. PMID: 27650795, PMCID: PMC5030737, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-1048-7.
Uncommon Palm Prints: Can They be Used for Forensic Identification?Wijerathne BT, Meier RJ, Salgado SS, Agampodi SB. Uncommon Palm Prints: Can They be Used for Forensic Identification? Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2016, 61: 1388-1388. PMID: 27621067, DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.13157.
Prevalence of headache among school children in Polonnaruwa educational zonePerera K, Wanigasinghe J, Agampodi S, de Silva U. Prevalence of headache among school children in Polonnaruwa educational zone. Sri Lanka Journal Of Child Health 2016, 45: 199-203. DOI: 10.4038/sljch.v45i3.8032.
Comparison of two air sampling methods to monitor operating room air quality and assessment of air quality in two operating rooms with different ventilation systems in the national hospital of Sri LankaTshokey T, Somaratne P, Agampodi S. Comparison of two air sampling methods to monitor operating room air quality and assessment of air quality in two operating rooms with different ventilation systems in the national hospital of Sri Lanka. International Journal Of Infection Control 2016, 12 DOI: 10.3396/ijic.v12i3.017.16.
Baseline renal function of pregnant women in a geographical region with an epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri LankaAgampodi SB, Wijerathne BT. Baseline renal function of pregnant women in a geographical region with an epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka. Nephrology 2016, 21: 794-795. PMID: 26945927, DOI: 10.1111/nep.12760.
Redefining Gold Standard Testing for Diagnosing Leptospirosis: Further Evidence from a Well-Characterized, Flood-Related Outbreak in Sri Lanka.Agampodi SB, Dahanayaka NJ, Nöckler K, Mayer-Scholl A, Vinetz JM. Redefining Gold Standard Testing for Diagnosing Leptospirosis: Further Evidence from a Well-Characterized, Flood-Related Outbreak in Sri Lanka. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2016, 95: 531-536. PMID: 27402521, PMCID: PMC5014254, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.16-0033.
Clinical Features and Transmission Pattern of Hepatitis A: An Experience from a Hepatitis A Outbreak Caused by Two Cocirculating Genotypes in Sri Lanka.Dahanayaka NJ, Kiyohara T, Agampodi SB, Samaraweera PK, Kulasooriya GK, Ranasinghe JC, Semage SN, Yoshizaki S, Wakita T, Ishii K. Clinical Features and Transmission Pattern of Hepatitis A: An Experience from a Hepatitis A Outbreak Caused by Two Cocirculating Genotypes in Sri Lanka. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2016, 95: 908-914. PMID: 27382079, PMCID: PMC5062799, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.16-0221.
From organophosphate poisoning to diabetes mellitus: The incretin effectRathish D, Agampodi SB, Jayasumana MACS, Siribaddana SH. From organophosphate poisoning to diabetes mellitus: The incretin effect. Medical Hypotheses 2016, 91: 53-55. PMID: 27142144, DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2016.04.002.
Exploring beyond norms: social capital of pregnant women in Sri Lanka as a factor influencing healthAgampodi TC, Agampodi SB, Glozier N, Siribaddana S. Exploring beyond norms: social capital of pregnant women in Sri Lanka as a factor influencing health. SpringerPlus 2016, 5: 411. PMID: 27069831, PMCID: PMC4821848, DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-2063-2.
Baseline titres of Salmonella agglutinins in the healthy population in Sri LankaIllapperuma C, Agampodi S, Corea E. Baseline titres of Salmonella agglutinins in the healthy population in Sri Lanka. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2016, 45: 152-153. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.02.367.
Overdose of oral contraceptive pills as a means of intentional self-poisoning amongst young women in Sri Lanka: considerations for family planningWeerasinghe M, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Pearson M, Agampodi T, Storm F, Agampodi S. Overdose of oral contraceptive pills as a means of intentional self-poisoning amongst young women in Sri Lanka: considerations for family planning. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health 2016, 43: 147. PMID: 27006385, DOI: 10.1136/jfprhc-2015-101171.
Etiological agents causing leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: A reviewNaotunna C, Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC. Etiological agents causing leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: A review. Asian Pacific Journal Of Tropical Medicine 2016, 9: 390-394. PMID: 27086159, DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.03.009.
Dermatoglyphics in kidney diseases: a reviewWijerathne BT, Meier RJ, Salgado SS, Agampodi SB. Dermatoglyphics in kidney diseases: a review. SpringerPlus 2016, 5: 290. PMID: 27066327, PMCID: PMC4781820, DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-1783-7.
Outbreak Investigation of Leptospirosis in Padaviya, Sri LankaRamsey A, Rubin-Smith J, Norwich A, Katumuluwa S, Hettiarachchi A, Wimalage S, Danushka W, Madushanka T, Nadeeshani A, Thilakarathna C, Sewwandi L, Malhari T, Sirisena P, Agampodi S. Outbreak Investigation of Leptospirosis in Padaviya, Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 23-26. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2.7532.
The 2013 measles outbreak in Sri Lanka: experience from a rural district and implications for measles elimination goalsDahanayaka NJ, Pahalagamage S, Ganegama RM, Weerawansa P, Agampodi SB. The 2013 measles outbreak in Sri Lanka: experience from a rural district and implications for measles elimination goals. Infectious Diseases Of Poverty 2015, 4: 51. PMID: 26627462, PMCID: PMC4667465, DOI: 10.1186/s40249-015-0084-7.
Promoting research in periphery and improving transparency in scientific evaluation process.Agampodi S, Siribaddana S. Promoting research in periphery and improving transparency in scientific evaluation process. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 00. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7593.
Knowledge and perceptions on responsive feeding among primary health care providers at field level in rural AnuradhapuraKarunamuni N, Senevirathne S, Pallewaththa P, Rathnayake R, Wickramage K, Agampodi S, Agampodi T. Knowledge and perceptions on responsive feeding among primary health care providers at field level in rural Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 08. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7557.
Massive outbreak of measles in 2013, an experience in Teaching Hospital AnuradhapuraGanegama R, Arachchi N, Senevirathne S, Karunamuni N, Agampodi S, Dahanayaka N, Prasanna P, Pahalagamage S. Massive outbreak of measles in 2013, an experience in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 41. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7590.
Are pregnant mothers satisfied with the quality of care provided by government antenatal clinics? Rural Sri Lankan experienceKarunaratne A, Dissanayake L, Bandara P, Dissanayake Y, Agampodi S. Are pregnant mothers satisfied with the quality of care provided by government antenatal clinics? Rural Sri Lankan experience. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 11. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7560.
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.
Moving Beyond Routine Antenatal Exercises: Incorporating Mindful Movement into Antenatal Care in Sri LankaPattiyakumbura T, Agampodi S, Agampodi T, Katumuluwa S, Rankaduwa N. Moving Beyond Routine Antenatal Exercises: Incorporating Mindful Movement into Antenatal Care in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 30. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7579.
Social capital; A link towards health and wellbeing among minority pregnant women?Agampodi T, Husna F, Agampodi S, Glozier N, Siribaddana S. Social capital; A link towards health and wellbeing among minority pregnant women? Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 01. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7550.
Medical students’ perception on online learning facilitationWijerathne B, Agampodi S, Rathnayake A, Agampodi T, Siribaddana S. Medical students’ perception on online learning facilitation. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 23. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7572.
The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: A cross sectional study in Sri LankaNuwan WickramasingheWickramasinghe N, Agampodi S, Wijesinghe P, Dharmaratne S. The prevalence and associated factors of depression in policing: A cross sectional study in Sri LankaNuwan Wickramasinghe. European Journal Of Public Health 2015, 25 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckv175.006.
Dermatoglyphics in hypertension: a reviewWijerathne B, Meier RJ, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Dermatoglyphics in hypertension: a review. Journal Of Physiological Anthropology 2015, 34: 29. PMID: 26265377, PMCID: PMC4534102, DOI: 10.1186/s40101-015-0065-3.
A global reference for caesarean section rates (C‐Model): a multicountry cross‐sectional studySouza J, Betran A, Dumont A, de Mucio B, Pickens C, Deneux‐Tharaux C, Ortiz‐Panozo E, Sullivan E, Ota E, Togoobaatar G, Carroli G, Knight H, Zhang J, Cecatti J, Vogel J, Jayaratne K, Leal M, Gissler M, Morisaki N, Lack N, Oladapo O, Tunçalp Ö, Lumbiganon P, Mori R, Quintana S, Passos A, Marcolin A, Zongo A, Blondel B, Hernández B, Hogue C, Prunet C, Landman C, Ochir C, Cuesta C, Pileggi‐Castro C, Walker D, Alves D, Abalos E, Moises E, Vieira E, Duarte G, Perdona G, Gurol‐Urganci I, Takahiko K, Moscovici L, Campodonico L, Oliveira‐Ciabati L, Laopaiboon M, Danansuriya M, Nakamura‐Pereira M, Costa M, Torloni, Kramer, Borges P, Olkhanud P, Pérez‐Cuevas R, Agampodi S, Mittal S, Serruya S, Bataglia V, Li Z, Temmerman M, Gülmezoglu A. A global reference for caesarean section rates (C‐Model): a multicountry cross‐sectional study. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015, 123: 427-436. PMID: 26259689, PMCID: PMC4873961, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.13509.
Risk factors associated with purchasing pesticide from shops for self-poisoning: a protocol for a population-based case–control studyWeerasinghe M, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Pearson M, Gunnell D, Hawton K, Jayamanne S, Pabasara C, Jayathilaka T, Dissanayaka K, Rajapaksha S, Thilakarathna P, Agampodi S. Risk factors associated with purchasing pesticide from shops for self-poisoning: a protocol for a population-based case–control study. BMJ Open 2015, 5: e007822. PMID: 25995242, PMCID: PMC4442210, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007822.
Cost-effectiveness analyses of self-harm strategies aimed at reducing the mortality of pesticide self-poisonings in Sri Lanka: a study protocolMadsen LB, Eddleston M, Hansen KS, Pearson M, Agampodi S, Jayamanne S, Konradsen F. Cost-effectiveness analyses of self-harm strategies aimed at reducing the mortality of pesticide self-poisonings in Sri Lanka: a study protocol. BMJ Open 2015, 5: e007333. PMID: 25724984, PMCID: PMC4346671, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007333.
Drinking well water and occupational exposure to Herbicides is associated with chronic kidney disease, in Padavi-Sripura, Sri LankaJayasumana C, Paranagama P, Agampodi S, Wijewardane C, Gunatilake S, Siribaddana S. Drinking well water and occupational exposure to Herbicides is associated with chronic kidney disease, in Padavi-Sripura, Sri Lanka. Environmental Health 2015, 14: 6. PMID: 25596925, PMCID: PMC4417209, DOI: 10.1186/1476-069x-14-6.
Measurement of social capital in relation to health in low and middle income countries (LMIC): A systematic reviewAgampodi TC, Agampodi SB, Glozier N, Siribaddana S. Measurement of social capital in relation to health in low and middle income countries (LMIC): A systematic review. Social Science & Medicine 2015, 128: 95-104. PMID: 25596373, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.01.005.
Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka, 2003-2012Agampodi S. Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka, 2003-2012. Journal Of The Ceylon College Of Physicians 2014, 44: 7. DOI: 10.4038/jccp.v44i1-2.7681.
Validity of a commercially available IgM ELISA test for diagnosing acute leptospirosis in high endemic districts of Sri LankaAgampodi S, Thevanesam V, Senaratne T. Validity of a commercially available IgM ELISA test for diagnosing acute leptospirosis in high endemic districts of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2014, 4: 83. DOI: 10.4038/sljid.v4i2.6952.
Characteristics of Rural Leptospirosis Patients Admitted to Referral Hospitals During the 2008 Leptospirosis Outbreak in Sri Lanka: Implications for Developing Public Health Control MeasuresAgampodi SB, Nugegoda DB, Thevanesam V, Vinetz JM. Characteristics of Rural Leptospirosis Patients Admitted to Referral Hospitals During the 2008 Leptospirosis Outbreak in Sri Lanka: Implications for Developing Public Health Control Measures. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2014, 92: 139-144. PMID: 25331809, PMCID: PMC4347370, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0465.
Indirect causes of maternal deathStorm F, Agampodi S, Eddleston M, Sørensen JB, Konradsen F, Rheinländer T. Indirect causes of maternal death. The Lancet Global Health 2014, 2: e566. PMID: 25304629, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(14)70297-9.
Massive outbreak of measles in Sri Lanka, 2013Agampodi S, Malawararachchi S, Senevirathne S, Ganegama R, Karunamuni N, Dahanayake N. Massive outbreak of measles in Sri Lanka, 2013. Asian Pacific Journal Of Tropical Disease 2014, 4: s664-s665. DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(14)60703-9.
Hantavirus infection mimicking leptospirosis: how long are we going to rely on clinical suspicion?Dahanayaka NJ, Agampodi SB, Bandaranayaka AK, Priyankara S, Vinetz JM. Hantavirus infection mimicking leptospirosis: how long are we going to rely on clinical suspicion? The Journal Of Infection In Developing Countries 2014, 8: 1072-5. PMID: 25116678, DOI: 10.3855/jidc.4115.
Globalization of leptospirosis through travel and migrationBandara M, Ananda M, Wickramage K, Berger E, Agampodi S. Globalization of leptospirosis through travel and migration. Globalization And Health 2014, 10: 61. PMID: 25112368, PMCID: PMC4131158, DOI: 10.1186/s12992-014-0061-0.
Expected qualities of a lecturer: perceptions of medical students in a remote settingAgampodi T, Thalagala E, Perera S, Chandrarathna S, Agampodi S, Siribaddana S. Expected qualities of a lecturer: perceptions of medical students in a remote setting. South-East Asian Journal Of Medical Education 2014, 8: 31-39. DOI: 10.4038/seajme.v8i1.122.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka: a missing endemic district in the leishmaniasis surveillance systemSemage SN, Pathirana KP, Agampodi SB. Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka: a missing endemic district in the leishmaniasis surveillance system. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2014, 25: 53-55. PMID: 24858902, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.03.1382.
Awareness and perceptions on prevention, first aid and treatment of snakebites among Sri Lankan farmers: a knowledge practice mismatch?Silva A, Marikar F, Murugananthan A, Agampodi S. Awareness and perceptions on prevention, first aid and treatment of snakebites among Sri Lankan farmers: a knowledge practice mismatch? Journal Of Occupational Medicine And Toxicology 2014, 9: 20. PMID: 24847375, PMCID: PMC4026859, DOI: 10.1186/1745-6673-9-20.
Maternal mortality revisited: the application of the new ICD-MM classification system in reference to maternal deaths in Sri LankaAgampodi S, Wickramage K, Agampodi T, Thennakoon U, Jayathilaka N, Karunarathna D, Alagiyawanna S. Maternal mortality revisited: the application of the new ICD-MM classification system in reference to maternal deaths in Sri Lanka. Reproductive Health 2014, 11: 17. PMID: 24571652, PMCID: PMC3937524, DOI: 10.1186/1742-4755-11-17.
Regional Differences of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Observations from a Flood-Associated Outbreak in 2011Agampodi SB, Dahanayaka NJ, Bandaranayaka AK, Perera M, Priyankara S, Weerawansa P, Matthias MA, Vinetz JM. Regional Differences of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Observations from a Flood-Associated Outbreak in 2011. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2014, 8: e2626. PMID: 24454971, PMCID: PMC3894175, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002626.
Hornet Stings Presenting to a Primary Care Hospital in Anuradhapura District, Sri LankaWijerathne BT, Rathnayake GK, Agampodi SB. Hornet Stings Presenting to a Primary Care Hospital in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. Wilderness And Environmental Medicine 2014, 25: 122-126. PMID: 24411975, DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2013.09.012.
Is There a Risk of Yellow Fever Virus Transmission in South Asian Countries with Hyperendemic Dengue?Agampodi SB, Wickramage K. Is There a Risk of Yellow Fever Virus Transmission in South Asian Countries with Hyperendemic Dengue? BioMed Research International 2013, 2013: 905043. PMID: 24367789, PMCID: PMC3866876, DOI: 10.1155/2013/905043.
Emergence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka 2008–2011Sandanayaka 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.
A difficult beginningSiribaddana S, Agampodi S. A difficult beginning. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2013, 7: 1. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v7i1.6132.
Effect of built environment on tsunami related injuriesDharmarathne S, Osamu K, Dehiwala G, Agampodi S. Effect of built environment on tsunami related injuries. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2013, 7: 5. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v7i1.6134.
Massive hepatitis A outbreak in Sri Lanka in 2009: an indication of increasing susceptibility and epidemiological shift?Dahanayaka N, Kiyohara T, Agampodi S. Massive hepatitis A outbreak in Sri Lanka in 2009: an indication of increasing susceptibility and epidemiological shift? Sri Lankan Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2013, 3: 28. DOI: 10.4038/sljid.v3i2.5640.
“Don’t forget the migrants”: exploring preparedness and response strategies to combat the potential spread of MERS-CoV virus through migrant workers in Sri LankaWickramage K, Peiris S, Agampodi SB. “Don’t forget the migrants”: exploring preparedness and response strategies to combat the potential spread of MERS-CoV virus through migrant workers in Sri Lanka. F1000Research 2013, 2: 163. PMID: 24555078, PMCID: PMC3886786, DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.2-163.v1.
Antenatal Depression in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and the Factor Structure of the Sinhalese Version of Edinburgh Post Partum Depression Scale among Pregnant WomenAgampodi 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.
Awareness of well woman clinic services among attendees to Anuradhapura on Poson poya day: are the socially deprived at a disadvantage?Warnasekara Y, Gamakumbura M, Koonthota S, Liyanage L, Maduwantha K, Pemasiri W, Lakpriya B, Hendawitharana K, Gunathilaka J, Athukorala A, Agampodi S. Awareness of well woman clinic services among attendees to Anuradhapura on Poson poya day: are the socially deprived at a disadvantage? Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2013, 6: 32. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v6i1.5766.
Predictive validity of Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) at booking visit and routine urine dip stick test (UDST) in detecting Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)Ranasinghe O, Dahanayaka N, Agampodi S. Predictive validity of Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) at booking visit and routine urine dip stick test (UDST) in detecting Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2013, 6: 39. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v6i1.5772.
Infant feeding behaviors in Nuwaragam-Palatha-Central (NPC) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area; a qualitative study.Agampodi T, Chathurani H, Agampodi S. Infant feeding behaviors in Nuwaragam-Palatha-Central (NPC) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area; a qualitative study. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2013, 6: 33. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v6i1.5767.
Outbreak of leptospirosis after white-water rafting: sign of a shift from rural to recreational leptospirosis in Sri Lanka?AGAMPODI SB, KARUNARATHNA D, JAYATHILALA N, RATHNAYAKA H, AGAMPODI TC, KARUNANAYAKA L. Outbreak of leptospirosis after white-water rafting: sign of a shift from rural to recreational leptospirosis in Sri Lanka? Epidemiology And Infection 2013, 142: 843-846. PMID: 23800619, PMCID: PMC9151153, DOI: 10.1017/s0950268813001465.
Factor structure and normative data of the Sinhalese version of self reported Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for adolescentsPerera S, Thalagala E, Chandrarathna S, Agampodi T, Nugegoda D, Agampodi S. Factor structure and normative data of the Sinhalese version of self reported Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for adolescents. Ceylon Medical Journal 2013, 58: 66-71. PMID: 23817936, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v58i2.5682.
The role of private pesticide vendors in preventing access to pesticides for self-poisoning in rural Sri LankaWeerasinghe M, Pearson M, Peiris R, Dawson AH, Eddleston M, Jayamanne S, Agampodi S, Konradsen F. The role of private pesticide vendors in preventing access to pesticides for self-poisoning in rural Sri Lanka. Injury Prevention 2013, 20: 134. PMID: 23736739, PMCID: PMC3963527, DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040748.
Minor Ailments in Pregnancy Are Not a Minor Concern for Pregnant Women: A Morbidity Assessment Survey in Rural Sri LankaAgampodi SB, Wickramasinghe ND, Horton J, Agampodi TC. Minor Ailments in Pregnancy Are Not a Minor Concern for Pregnant Women: A Morbidity Assessment Survey in Rural Sri Lanka. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e64214. PMID: 23675528, PMCID: PMC3651131, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064214.
Expectant fathers’ knowledge of maternal morbidity: a Sri Lankan experienceWeekrakkody A, Weerasinghe GM, Weerasinghe MP, Weerasekara GL, Agampodi SB. Expectant fathers’ knowledge of maternal morbidity: a Sri Lankan experience. F1000Research 2013, 2: 119. PMID: 25309724, PMCID: PMC4184315, DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.2-119.v1.
Utility and Limitations of Direct Multi-Locus Sequence Typing on qPCR-Positive Blood to Determine Infecting Leptospira StrainAgampodi SB, Moreno AC, Vinetz JM, Matthias MA. Utility and Limitations of Direct Multi-Locus Sequence Typing on qPCR-Positive Blood to Determine Infecting Leptospira Strain. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2012, 88: 184-185. PMID: 23208890, PMCID: PMC3541733, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0526.
Disease Burden Assessment Beyond In-patient Data: A Morbidity Profile Assessment of Outpatients.Dharmaratne S, Agampodi S, Dassanayaka S, Kumarihami P, Ratnayake A, Wickramathilake S. Disease Burden Assessment Beyond In-patient Data: A Morbidity Profile Assessment of Outpatients. International Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2012, 3: 730-2. PMID: 23112901, PMCID: PMC3483002.
Private medical education in Sri Lanka.Siribaddana N, Agampodi S, Siribaddana S. Private medical education in Sri Lanka. Indian Journal Of Medical Ethics 2012, 9: 269-71. PMID: 23099603, DOI: 10.20529/ijme.2012.090.
Anaemia in pregnancy in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka – need for updating prevalence data and screening strategiesChathurani U, Dharshika I, Galgamuwa D, Wickramasinghe N, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Anaemia in pregnancy in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka – need for updating prevalence data and screening strategies. Ceylon Medical Journal 2012, 57: 101-6. PMID: 23086024, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v57i3.4148.
Case definitions in Leptospirosis: a note to Sri Lankan researchersAgampodi S. Case definitions in Leptospirosis: a note to Sri Lankan researchers. Sri Lankan Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2012, 2: 55. DOI: 10.4038/sljid.v2i2.4516.
Productivity Cost Due to Maternal Ill Health in Sri LankaAgampodi S, Agampodi T, Wickramasinghe N, Fernando S, Chathurani U, Adhikari W, Dharshika I, Nugegoda D, Dharmaratne S, Newlands D. Productivity Cost Due to Maternal Ill Health in Sri Lanka. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e42333. PMID: 22879943, PMCID: PMC3411735, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0042333.
Re: Severe Leptospirosis- a case series and reviewAgampodi S. Re: Severe Leptospirosis- a case series and review. Sri Lankan Journal Of Anaesthesiology 2012, 20: 62. DOI: 10.4038/slja.v20i1.3382.
Inadequacy of the risk factor based approach to detect gestational diabetes mellitusDahanayaka N, Agampodi S, Ranasinghe O, Jayaweera P, Wickramasinghe W, Adhikari A, Chathurani H, Dissanayaka U. Inadequacy of the risk factor based approach to detect gestational diabetes mellitus. Ceylon Medical Journal 2012, 57: 5-9. PMID: 22453704, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v57i1.4193.
Utility of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction in Leptospirosis Diagnosis: Association of Level of Leptospiremia and Clinical Manifestations in Sri LankaAgampodi SB, Matthias MA, Moreno AC, Vinetz JM. Utility of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction in Leptospirosis Diagnosis: Association of Level of Leptospiremia and Clinical Manifestations in Sri Lanka. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2012, 54: 1249-1255. PMID: 22354922, PMCID: PMC3404689, DOI: 10.1093/cid/cis035.
Predictors of the development of myocarditis or acute renal failure in patients with leptospirosis: An observational studyDassanayake D, Wimalaratna H, Nandadewa D, Nugaliyadda A, Ratnatunga CN, Agampodi SB. Predictors of the development of myocarditis or acute renal failure in patients with leptospirosis: An observational study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12: 4. PMID: 22243770, PMCID: PMC3292442, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-12-4.
Post partum depression – a problem that needs urgent attentionAgampodi T, Agampodi S, Wickramasinghe W, Adhikari A, Chathurani H. Post partum depression – a problem that needs urgent attention. Ceylon Medical Journal 2011, 56: 183-4. PMID: 22298220, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v56i4.3907.
Spatial epidemiology of leptospirosis in Sri LankaAGAMPODI SB. Spatial epidemiology of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. Epidemiology And Infection 2011, 140: 1530-1531. PMID: 22142588, DOI: 10.1017/s0950268811002512.
Duration of exclusive breastfeeding; validity of retrospective assessment at nine months of ageAgampodi SB, Fernando S, Dharmaratne SD, Agampodi TC. Duration of exclusive breastfeeding; validity of retrospective assessment at nine months of age. BMC Pediatrics 2011, 11: 80. PMID: 21917175, PMCID: PMC3189116, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-11-80.
Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in Anuradhapura districtDahanayaka N, Agampodi S, Ranasinghe O, Jayaweera P, Fernando S. Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in Anuradhapura district. Ceylon Medical Journal 2011, 56: 128-9. PMID: 22164754, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v56i3.3608.
Leptospirosis Outbreak in Sri Lanka in 2008: Lessons for Assessing the Global Burden of DiseaseAgampodi SB, Peacock SJ, Thevanesam V, Nugegoda DB, Smythe L, Thaipadungpanit J, Craig SB, Burns MA, Dohnt M, Boonsilp S, Senaratne T, Kumara A, Palihawadana P, Perera S, Vinetz JM. Leptospirosis Outbreak in Sri Lanka in 2008: Lessons for Assessing the Global Burden of Disease. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2011, 85: 471-478. PMID: 21896807, PMCID: PMC3163869, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2011.11-0276.
Determinants of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Study ProtocolAgampodi SB, Nugegoda DB, Thevanesam V. Determinants of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Study Protocol. BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10: 332. PMID: 21087520, PMCID: PMC2994874, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-10-332.
Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster Virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates - a five-year follow-up study from Sri LankaAgampodi SB, Dharmaratne SD, Thevanesam V, Dassanayake S, Kumarihamy P, Ratnayake A. Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster Virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates - a five-year follow-up study from Sri Lanka. BMC Infectious Diseases 2010, 10: 117. PMID: 20465846, PMCID: PMC2882915, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-10-117.
Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in Adolescent Schoolchildren in Galle District, Sri LankaAgampodi 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.
Do 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.
Exclusive breastfeeding in Sri Lanka: problems of interpretation of reported ratesAgampodi SB, Agampodi TC, de Silva A. Exclusive breastfeeding in Sri Lanka: problems of interpretation of reported rates. International Breastfeeding Journal 2009, 4: 14. PMID: 19941654, PMCID: PMC2789039, DOI: 10.1186/1746-4358-4-14.
The potential emergence of leptospirosis in Sri LankaAgampodi S, Peacock SJ, Thevanesam V. The potential emergence of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. The Lancet Infectious Diseases 2009, 9: 524-526. PMID: 19695489, DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(09)70211-7.
Use of exclusive breast feeding definitions; a call for action!Agampodi S, Agampodi T. Use of exclusive breast feeding definitions; a call for action! Sri Lanka Journal Of Child Health 2009, 38: 77. DOI: 10.4038/sljch.v38i2.688.
Incidence and predictors of onboard injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendantsAgampodi 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.
Susceptibility of New Entrant University Students in Sri Lanka to Varicella Zoster InfectionKurukulasooriya GM, Thevanesam V, Agampodi SB, Abeykoon AM, Amarasiri SP, Goonasekera KP. Susceptibility of New Entrant University Students in Sri Lanka to Varicella Zoster Infection. Asia Pacific Journal Of Public Health 2009, 22: 219-224. PMID: 19411280, DOI: 10.1177/1010539509334625.
Evaluation of surveillance case definition in the diagnosis of leptospirosis, using the Microscopic Agglutination Test: a validation studyDassanayake D, Wimalaratna H, Agampodi SB, Liyanapathirana VC, Piyarathna T, Goonapienuwala BL. Evaluation of surveillance case definition in the diagnosis of leptospirosis, using the Microscopic Agglutination Test: a validation study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9: 48. PMID: 19386085, PMCID: PMC2679753, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-9-48.
Humanitarian crisis in Vanni, Sri LankaAgampodi S. Humanitarian crisis in Vanni, Sri Lanka. The Lancet 2009, 373: 1427. PMID: 19394532, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(09)60821-7.
Family planning prevalence among postpartum mothers attending child welfare clinics - A Sri Lankan experienceAgampodi SB, Agampodi TC, Chandrasekara P. Family planning prevalence among postpartum mothers attending child welfare clinics - A Sri Lankan experience. Indian Journal Of Community Medicine 2009, 34: 265-266. PMID: 20049312, PMCID: PMC2800914, DOI: 10.4103/0970-0218.55300.
Predictive values of "recall history of chicken pox" as a reliable measure of actual immunity to the disease.Agampodi SB. Predictive values of "recall history of chicken pox" as a reliable measure of actual immunity to the disease. Indian Journal Of Medical Sciences 2009, 63: 29-30. PMID: 19346637, DOI: 10.4103/0019-5359.49080.
Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of hemoglobin color scale methodAgampodi S, Kularathna M, Pathiraja P. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of hemoglobin color scale method. Indian Journal Of Community Medicine 2009, 34: 367-368. PMID: 20165640, PMCID: PMC2822207, DOI: 10.4103/0970-0218.58405.
A Preliminary Study on Prevalent Serovars of Leptospirosis among Patients admitted to Teaching Hospital, Kandy, Sri LankaAgampodi S, Thevanesam V, Wimalarathna H, Senarathna T, Wijedasa M. A Preliminary Study on Prevalent Serovars of Leptospirosis among Patients admitted to Teaching Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Indian Journal Of Medical Microbiology 2008, 26: 405-406. DOI: 10.1016/s0255-0857(21)01834-x.
Effect of low cost public health staff training on exclusive breastfeedingAgampodi SB, Agampodi TC. Effect of low cost public health staff training on exclusive breastfeeding. Indian Journal Of Pediatrics 2008, 75: 1115. PMID: 18810343, DOI: 10.1007/s12098-008-0185-4.
Adolescents perception of reproductive health care services in Sri LankaAgampodi SB, Agampodi TC, UKD P. Adolescents perception of reproductive health care services in Sri Lanka. BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8: 98. PMID: 18454869, PMCID: PMC2386785, DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-8-98.
Public-private partnership in immunization service provision in Sri LankaAgampodi S, Amarasinghe DA. Public-private partnership in immunization service provision in Sri Lanka. Indian Journal Of Medical Sciences 2008, 62: 117. PMID: 18376085, DOI: 10.4103/0019-5359.39615.
A preliminary study on prevalent serovars of leptospirosis among patients admitted to teaching hospital, Kandy, Sri LankaAgampodi S, Thevanesam V, Wimalarathna H, Senarathna T, Wijedasa M. A preliminary study on prevalent serovars of leptospirosis among patients admitted to teaching hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Indian Journal Of Medical Microbiology 2008, 26: 405-406. PMID: 18974510, DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.43557.
Breastfeeding practices in a public health field practice area in Sri Lanka: a survival analysisAgampodi 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.
Private sector contribution to childhood immunization: Sri Lankan experienceAgampodi S, Amarasinghe D. Private sector contribution to childhood immunization: Sri Lankan experience. Indian Journal Of Medical Sciences 2007, 61: 192-200. PMID: 17401256, DOI: 10.4103/0019-5359.31153.

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