2023
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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBlood lossManagement of menstruationComprehensive reproductive health educationMenstrual blood lossCross-sectional studyFinancial burdenHealth-seeking behaviourHygiene productsReproductive health educationMenstrual hygiene productsMoor ethnicityMenstrual historyPregnant womenRelated health issuesMenstrual issuesMenstruation hygieneMOH areaHealth educationRural Sri LankaMedical careLower educationHealth issues
2015
Responsive feeding practices among caregivers in rural Anuradhapura; a missing component in infant feeding!
Senevirathne S, Karunamuni N, Pallewaththa P, Rathnayake R, Wickramage K, Agampodi S, Agampodi T. Responsive feeding practices among caregivers in rural Anuradhapura; a missing component in infant feeding! Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 04. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepth interviewsDifferent socio-demographic backgroundsSocio-demographic backgroundLack of reciprocityNational nutrition programQualitative studyFramework approachMOH areaChildren's desireInterviewsFull conceptDesirePlaceMajority of mothersResponsive feeding practicesNutrition ProgramPracticeConclusionsThe conceptPositive impactDietary intakeInfant feedingEthical clearanceFeeding practicesInternational 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