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Research Repository: Use of epidemiological publications among …

WEBFurther, public health inspectors are the field level staff, who are involved in prevention and control of infectious diseases, are also not getting these publications. This results in lack of awareness about epidemiological information among health staff of Jaffna. Apart from awareness, factors such as problems in accessibility, time delay in

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Research Repository: Difficulties encountered by the Public Health

WEBTitle: Difficulties encountered by the Public Health Inspectors in the Northern Province during the COVID-19 pandemic: Authors: Keerthika, V. Lalith Kumara, H.M.

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Original Research Prevalence of mental health problems and …

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) states the failure to recognize and address mental health problems in children and adolescents is a serious public health problem in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (3.5 dna 3.4(GDS. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or other conditions may lead to behavioural problems such as

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Research Repository: Determinants of early cessation of exclusive

WEBBackground : Sri Lanka is an upper-middle-income country with excellent health statistics. However, 2016 Demographic and Health Survey data have shown 82% and 64% of mothers exclusively breastfed infants aged 0–6 months and 4–5 months, respectively. The short duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has an impact on the growth and

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7 Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024 Subtheme 3: …

WEBSubtheme 3: Building resilient health systems Abstract 24 Challenges and associated factors of being a Nursing Officer in the Teaching Hospital Jaffna Hajeekaran L1, Keerthika Y1, Kavindu Hansaka MAW1, Uvashri T1, Thayashakhary A1, Kumarendran B2, Sivayokan S3,4 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna

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Health science and peace

WEBWorld Health Organization has defined health as ‘complete physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or deformity’ (1). Health care developed since time immemorial but it was a slow process. Development of health science had to depend on observations and associations as and

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Role of Public Health Sector in Sustainable Development of …

WEBThe Health Ministry should give priority to appointing staff to the peripheral hospitals. The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) insists on provision of accommodation facilities before appointing Medical officers and the state has limited provisions for construction of quarters and as a result, the people in the periphery have

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Health of young people

WEBWorld Health Organization defines young people as follows on the basis of age: Adolescence: 10-19 years Youth: 15-24 years Young people: 10-24 years. Puberty- 11-16 years in boys and 9-14 years in girls The definition of youth on chronological basis is relative and varies. It could be more constructive to identify youth with a state of mind, a

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Global Governance for Improved Human, Animal, and …

WEBhealth knowledge, building partnerships across agencies and with the public, and organizing the action required to protect and improve the public’s health. 10. These requirements can only be met by recognizing the key role of, and investing in, schools and programs of public health as leaders in education, training, and research.

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JAFFNA HEALTHY CITY

WEBHealth is defined by the constitution of World Health Organization (WHO) as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (1) When we describe health, we need to consider individual health and population health. Both health aspects depend on many factors such as

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Association of Metformin with Susceptibility to COVID-19 in …

WEBHealth Improvement Network (THIN), which contains computerized primary records covering approximately 2.1 million active participants from 365 general prac-tices that used Vision electronic medical records software across the UK in 2020 (25). In terms of demographic structure and common morbidity prevalence, THIN has

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HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE IN …

WEBHealth can be recognizing as a main factor, which directly governs the overall economy and development of a nation. This article reviews the household healthcare expenditures using demographic characteristic of the household. Even though a number of studies have examined on this subject in Sri Lanka, Their expenditure patterns and household

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Research Repository: Household income and healthcare …

WEBHealth can be recognizing as a main factor, which directly governs the overall economy and development of a nation. This article reviews the household healthcare expenditures using demographic characteristic of the household. Even though a number of studies have examined on this subject in Sri Lanka, Their expenditure patterns and household

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Research Repository: Ethical, legal and social issues in …

WEBThe introduction of various bioinformatics applications plays a leading role in the health sector in recent years. Though, the bioinformatics applications possess many advantages, each application makes some ethical, legal and social issues in the community. This study analyses applications of Bioinformatics in forensic databases with DNA

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WEBSpecial populations are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems in the aftermath of a disaster. Efficient delivery of mental health services, the integrated use of psychosocial services and mental health facilities, and the active intervention of trained community health care workers can offer effective

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Research Repository: Yoga for diabetes mellitus

WEBThe purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation regarding yoga for diabetes mellitus, and explore the possible strategies that could be effective in combating the spread and focus on human being for healthy life. Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga practices for people with health challenges.

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7 Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024 Subtheme 2: …

WEBSubtheme 2: Empowering communities for health and wellness Abstract 15 Knowledge and perceptions on gender-based violence and their associated factors among patients admitted to Teaching Hospital, Jaffna Sivapiriya S1, Nirosha S1, Pathum Sasanka MA1, Ravindu Dissanayake DMT1, Shivarathan V1, Rajeev G2, Pranavan S3

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Starting mental health services in Cambodia

WEBpitals were trained in basic mental health care, which they would do in addition to their other duties as envi-sioned in the health reforms of the Ministry of Health under the minimum package of activities (Ministry of Health, 1995). In each hospital, around 10 medical sta• were given training in basic mental health care. Fig. 1. Map of Cambodia.

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Research Repository: Challenges faced by smes during the covid …

WEBAbstract: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in December 2019 and considering its severity, on 30th January 2020, World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it as a “public health emergency of international concern” and following it, the cases exponentially grew worldwide. On 11th March 2020, it was declared a “pandemic

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WEBchapter aims to provide health professions teachers with an understanding of feedback concepts and some strategies and models that can be used while recognizing the contextual influences on feedback in Sri Lanka. The concept of feedback Various definitions of feedback exist. In a review of medical education literature

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WEBDrawing an analogy from human health, organizational health can be defined as a quasi-enduring state of physical, mental and social well being of an organization. It is not directly linked to the presence or absence of strikes and lockouts. (Dutta Roy, 1989). Thus, physical health in a hospital would refer to adequate illumination, noise

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