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Sri Lanka’s early success in the containment of COVID-19 through its rapid response: Clinical & epidemiological evidence from the initial case series by Arambepola, Carukshi, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Jayakody, Surangi, Hewage, Sumudu Avanthi, Wijewickrema, Ananda, Gunawardena, Nalika, Dhanapala, Sapumal, Prathapan, Shamini

“…Background Despite the rising global burden, Sri Lanka reported a relatively low caseload and mortality (13 deaths as of 20 October 2020) for COVID-19. This…”
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Clinical validity and diagnostic accuracy of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey in Sri Lanka by Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Dissanayake, Devani Sakunthala, Abeywardena, Gihan Sajiwa

“…Absence of context-specific clinically validated cut-off values for assessing burnout as a dichotomous phenomenon has hindered the progress of student burnout…”
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Hantavirus infection with pulmonary symptoms in north central part of Sri Lanka by Muthugala, Rohitha, Dheerasekara, Kalpa, Harischandra, Nandika, Wickramasinghe, Darshana, Abeykoon, Mudhitha, Dasanayake, Dhanushka, Manamperi, Aresha, Gunasena, Sunethra, Galagoda, Geethani

“…Classical hantavirus infections present as haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Euro-Asia and as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in America. …”
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The accuracy of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) in detecting human intestinal nematode infections: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jayakody, Nalini Kaushalya, Kumbukgahadeniya, Poornima Lakshini, Silva, Anjana, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Wickramasinghe, Susiji, McManus, Donald Peter, Weerakoon, Kosala Gayan

“…Human intestinal nematode infections are a global public health issue as they can result in considerable morbidity in infected individuals, mainly in…”
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Assessment of the productivity loss due to leading maternal ill-health conditions: a follow-up study of a prospective pregnancy cohort in rural Sri Lanka by Gunarathna, Sajan Praveena, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala, Prasanna, Indika Ruwan, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika

“…This study aimed to assess the productivity loss and cost due to maternal ill-health conditions and its associated factors throughout pregnancy in rural Sri…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound characteristics in the identification of malignant thyroid nodules by Wettasinghe, Mihiri Chami, Rosairo, Shanthini, Ratnatunga, Neelakanthi, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana

“…This study was aimed at determining the diagnostic accuracy of the ultrasound characteristics in the identification of malignant thyroid nodules in patients…”
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Effectiveness of an educational intervention to promote psychosocial well-being of school-going adolescents in Sri Lanka by Vithana, Chiranthika, Lokubalasooriya, Ayesha, Pragasan, Ganeshamoorthy, Mahagamage, Kanchana Lanka, Nanayakkara, Kumudumalee, Herath, Himali Prasangika, Karunarathna, Priyani, Perera, Nadeeka, de Silva, Chithramalee, Jayawardene, Dushyanthi, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana

“…Background One-fifth of the Sri Lankan population consists of adolescents, with 71% of them schooling. An extreme need exists in the country for the…”
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One Health Surveillance of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance: Challenges and Successes of Implementing Surveillance Programs in Sri Lanka by Ariyawansa, Sujeewa, Gunawardana, Kuruwitage N, Hapudeniya, Muditha M, Manelgamage, Nimal J, Karunarathne, Chinthana R, Madalagama, Roshan P, Ubeyratne, Kamalika H, Wickramasinghe, Darshana, Tun, Hein M, Wu, Peng, Lam, Tommy T Y, Chan, Olivia S K

“…Sri Lanka is a low-income country, as defined by the World Bank. The country suffered further economic downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation…”
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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 by Gunarathne, Sajaan Praveena, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala, Prasanna, Indika Ruwan, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika

“…This study aimed to determine the magnitude of and factors associated with out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) during the first prenatal clinic visit among…”
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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 by Gunarathna, Sajan Praveena, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala, Prasanna, Indika Ruwan, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika

“…ObjectivesThis study aims to describe how household economies and health service utilisation of pregnant and postpartum women were affected during the…”
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'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 by Gunasekara, Sonali Dinushika, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika, Fernando, Manoj Sanjeewa, Weerakoon, Kosala Gayan, Liyanage, Chandani, Dikomitis, Lisa, Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala

“…Knowledge of early clinical manifestations, people's perceptions and behaviours is crucial in preventing and controlling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)…”
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Dementia-friendly prisons: a mixed-methods evaluation of the application of dementia-friendly community principles to two prisons in England by Treacy, Samantha, Haggith, Anna, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Van Bortel, Tine

“…ObjectivesTo apply and evaluate dementia-friendly community (DFC) principles in prisons.DesignA pilot study and process evaluation using mixed methods, with a…”
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Validity and reliability of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey in Sri Lanka by Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Dissanayake, Devani Sakunthala, Abeywardena, Gihan Sajiwa

“…With ever increasing educational expectations and demands, burnout has emerged as a major problem negatively affecting the wellbeing of different student…”
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Validity and reliability of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-Student Version in Sri Lanka by Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Dissanayake, Devani Sakunthala, Abeywardena, Gihan Sajiwa

“…The present study was aimed at assessing the validity and the reliability of the Sinhala version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-Student Version (UWES-S)…”
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The Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort (RaPCo): study protocol by Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Prasanna, Rampathige Indika Ruwan, Irangani, Malawara Kankanamalage Lasandha, Banda, Jayasundara Mudiyanselage Samarakoon, Jayathilake, Pradana Mudiyanselage Bandula, Hettiarachchi, Ayesh, Amarasinghe, Gayani, Jayasinghe, Imasha, Koralagedara, Iresha, Gunarathne, Sajaan Praveena, Wickramage, Sujanthi, Warnasekara, Janith, Lokunarangoda, Niroshan, Mendis, Vasana, Dissanayaka, Ajith Kumara, Premadasa, Jagath, Hettigama, Nandana, Koralagedara, Dayaratne, Weerasinghe, Manjula, Malawanage, Krishanthi, Jayakodi, Hemali, Wickramasinghe, Anuprabha, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika

“…Ending preventable maternal deaths remains a global priority and in the later stages of obstetric transition, identifying the social determinants of maternal…”
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The hidden burden of adolescent pregnancies in rural Sri Lanka; findings of the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort by Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Jayakodi, Hemali Gayathri, Amarasinghe, Gayani Shashikala, Warnasekara, Janith Niwanthaka, Hettiarachchi, Ayesh Umeshana, Jayasinghe, Imasha Upulini, Koralegedara, Iresha Sandamali, Gunarathne, Sajaan Praveena, Somasiri, Dulani Kanchana, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika

“…Background Adolescent fertility is a main indicator of the Sustainable Developmental Goal (SGD) three. Although Sri Lanka is exemplary in maternal health, the…”
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Social determinants of health pave the path to maternal deaths in rural Sri Lanka: reflections from social autopsies by Irangani, Lasandha, Prasanna, Indika Ruwan, Gunarathne, Sajaan Praveena, Shanthapriya, Sandaru Hasaranga, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika, Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala

“…Background Ending preventable maternal deaths remains a challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Society perceived causes and real-life…”
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Prevalence and correlates of burnout among collegiate cycle students in Sri Lanka: a school-based cross-sectional study by Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Dissanayake, Devani Sakunthala, Abeywardena, Gihan Sajiwa

“…Even though the concept of burnout has been widely explored across the globe, the evidence base on burnout among high school students in the South Asian…”
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Public health programmes to promote mental health in young people: a systematic integrative review protocol by Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Samarutilake, Nelum, Wettasinghe, Mihiri Chami, Feiler, Julie, Morgan, Antony, Kousoulis, Antonis A, Van Bortel, Tine

“…In light of the ever-growing mental health disease burden among young people worldwide, we aim to systematically review the global literature to identify the…”
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Productivity cost due to postpartum ill health: A cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka by Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Horton, Jennifer, Darshika, Ishani, Galgamuwa, Kaushila Dinithi, Ranasinghe, Wasantha Pradeep, Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika

“…Even though postpartum morbidity continues to cause high disease burden in maternal morbidity and mortality across the globe, the literature pertaining to…”
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