2019
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Responsive Feeding in Rural Sri Lanka (A Qualitative Study)
Pallewaththa P, Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC, Siribaddana SH. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Responsive Feeding in Rural Sri Lanka (A Qualitative Study). Ceylon Medical Journal 2019, 64: 70-75. PMID: 31455070, DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v64i2.8894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResponsive feedingPrimary health care levelCurrent nutrition programsPublic health midwivesHealth care levelResponsive feeding practicesCare levelHealth workersFeeding practicesRural Sri LankaNutrition ProgramStudy participantsSatiety cuesMedical officersHealth areaCaregiversChildrenFocus group discussionsEmotional supportFramework approachFeedingPoor growthFeeding methodFeeding situationsEarly stages
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
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 guidelinesMothersKnowledge and perceptions on responsive feeding among primary health care providers at field level in rural Anuradhapura
Karunamuni 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPublic health midwivesResponsive feedingMOH areaPrimary health care providersAge-appropriate foodsHealth care providersCare providersEthical clearanceInternational guidelinesEffective interventionsYoung childrenChildrenMothersFocus group discussionsAppropriate foodFramework approachQualitative studyFeedingProbable causeGroupGroup discussionsAnuradhapura