2022
Social determinants of health pave the path to maternal deaths in rural Sri Lanka: reflections from social autopsies
Irangani 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial determinantsSocial autopsiesComplex social issuesSri LankaSocial isolationRural Sri LankaSocial supportWorld Health Organization frameworkMaternal deathsPoor social supportGender inequityExtreme povertyDepth interviewsSocial issuesSocial causesThematic analysisSocial factorsPovertyDeath investigationOrganization frameworkDistrict ALevel occupationMost maternal deathsMiddle-income countriesCore determinants
2017
Social capital and health during pregnancy; an in-depth exploration from rural Sri Lanka
Agampodi 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial capitalStructural social capitalPublic health midwivesLocal community groupsCognitive social capitalKey informant interviewsExploratory qualitative studyRural Sri LankaQualitative data analysisSocial support mechanismsSocial cohesionDepth interviewsNeighborhood cohesionCommunity groupsKey informantsInformant interviewsDiary interviewsSocial relationshipsCapitalQualitative studyClose familyFramework approachSri LankaPsychosocial resourcesDifferent communities
2016
Exploring beyond norms: social capital of pregnant women in Sri Lanka as a factor influencing health
Agampodi 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial capitalSri LankaSocial determinantsQualitative study protocolDepth interviewsRespective communitiesSocial relationshipsPregnant womenCapitalPublic health midwivesMaternal healthFramework analysisDifferent communitiesDepth explorationSocial risk factorsMaternal health indicatorsLankaCommunityMiddle-income countriesAnuradhapura districtResearch gapComprehensive approachFinal frameworkQuality of careContext
2015
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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial capitalDepth interviewsSri LankaMinority ethnic groupsSense of belongingMuslim communitySocial trustSocial organizationSocial relationshipsCapitalHousehold choresQualitative studyPublic health midwivesSocial networksFramework approachEthnic groupsMutual benefitSocial isolationInterviewsFacilitate coordinationLankaCommunityCognitive dimensionsData saturationMental wellbeingResponsive feeding practices among caregivers in rural Anuradhapura; a missing component in infant feeding!
Senevirathne S, Karunamuni N, Pallewaththa P, Rathnayake R, Wickramage K, Agampodi S, Agampodi T. Responsive feeding practices among caregivers in rural Anuradhapura; a missing component in infant feeding! Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 04. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepth interviewsDifferent socio-demographic backgroundsSocio-demographic backgroundLack of reciprocityNational nutrition programQualitative studyFramework approachMOH areaChildren's desireInterviewsFull conceptDesirePlaceMajority of mothersResponsive feeding practicesNutrition ProgramPracticeConclusionsThe conceptPositive impactDietary intakeInfant feedingEthical clearanceFeeding practicesInternational guidelinesMothers