Nadeeka Chandraratne
Biographic Data
| ID | 8520234 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nadeeka Chandraratne |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nadeeka |
| FAMILY NAME | Chandraratne |
| SIGNATURE | CHANDRARATNE N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Colombo |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The effect of youths as change agents on self-rated health status and happiness among adult neighbors
Background: Lifestyle modification intervention may influence the mental health of the participants. The present study examined the effect of youth-led interventions on self-rated health (SRH) and happiness among community adults in Sri Lanka. Methods: This cluster-randomized controlled trial study was conducted in a semi-urban area of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Out of 68 Grama Niladari (GN) divisions in the selected Divisional Secretariat, 24 GN (int…
Improving uptake of non-communicable disease screening in Sri Lanka
A national programme to universally screen the population between 35 and 65 years for non-communicable diseases was established at ‘Healthy Lifestyle Centres (HLCs)’ in 2011 in Sri Lanka. Despite several efforts by policymakers, the uptake of screening remained 2 hours and Rs. 1000 with unfriendly staff. Thus, people’s preferences on service delivery aspects seemed to have differed from government priorities. Preferences when ill and apparently h…
The effect of youths as change agents on cardiovascular disease risk factors among adult neighbours
It was highlighted that in the original article [1] the selection process was not described clearly enough to avoid confusion under the heading of the Target of Outcomes in the Methods section
Economic cost of tobacco-related cancers in Sri Lanka
Burden of tobacco smoking and ST-related cancers as reflected in these economic costs is enormous: affecting the healthcare system and country's economy. Policymakers should take note of this burden and address tobacco consumption control as a priority
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Economic cost of tobacco-related cancers in Sri Lanka
Burden of tobacco smoking and ST-related cancers as reflected in these economic costs is enormous: affecting the healthcare system and country's economy. Policymakers should take note of this burden and address tobacco consumption control as a priority
The effect of youths as change agents on cardiovascular disease risk factors among adult neighbours
It was highlighted that in the original article [1] the selection process was not described clearly enough to avoid confusion under the heading of the Target of Outcomes in the Methods section
Improving uptake of non-communicable disease screening in Sri Lanka
A national programme to universally screen the population between 35 and 65 years for non-communicable diseases was established at ‘Healthy Lifestyle Centres (HLCs)’ in 2011 in Sri Lanka. Despite several efforts by policymakers, the uptake of screening remained 2 hours and Rs. 1000 with unfriendly staff. Thus, people’s preferences on service delivery aspects seemed to have differed from government priorities. Preferences when ill and apparently h…
The effect of youths as change agents on self-rated health status and happiness among adult neighbors
Background: Lifestyle modification intervention may influence the mental health of the participants. The present study examined the effect of youth-led interventions on self-rated health (SRH) and happiness among community adults in Sri Lanka. Methods: This cluster-randomized controlled trial study was conducted in a semi-urban area of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Out of 68 Grama Niladari (GN) divisions in the selected Divisional Secretariat, 24 GN (int…
Environmental health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Randomized controlled trial (2 works) · Socioeconomics (2 works)