Rajitha Wickremasinghe
Biographic Data
| ID | 7021125 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rajitha Wickremasinghe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rajitha |
| FAMILY NAME | Wickremasinghe |
| SIGNATURE | WICKREMASINGHE R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Kelaniya |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7909-7033 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Effects of potential traumatic events (PTE) contributing to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) six years after cessation of war among populations in northern Sri Lanka
The study aims were firstly to identify potential traumatic events (PTE) and stressors faced by the population in the districts of Northern Sri Lanka exposed to the decades-long conflict and secondly to predict Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on conceptually derived composites of the PTE. https://www.editorialmanager.com/SSMMH/ Data for this study were collected in 2015. The sample consisted of 1526 individuals in northern Sri Lanka w…
Collective Trauma- Psychosocial consequences of war in northern Sri Lanka 10 years on, a mixed methods study
Introduction Individuals, families and communities in Sri Lanka, particularly in the North-East of Sri Lanka, have undergone 3 decades of war trauma. Methods Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods with an integrated, holistic and inclusive approach using validated survey measures of trauma, collective distress and mental health, complemented by information from narratives, observations, key-informant interviews, focus group discussions and ca…
Effect of Biomass Fuel Use on Neonatal Outcomes
Background: Exposure to indoor air pollution (IAP), including particulate matter of size 2.5 μm/m 3 (PM 2.5 ) and carbon monoxide (CO) resulting from the combustion of biomass fuels in homes, is an important risk factor associated with growth and developmental delays in neonates. We investigated the association between exposure to HAP and adverse birth outcomes in a birth cohort study of 594 pregnant females in Sri Lanka. Methods : Pregnant femal…
Building global partnerships through shared curricula for an MPH programme in India and Sri Lanka
This is the most comprehensive skill-based MPH programme in the region, which positions each institution as a regional leader in public health training. The success of the programme has been amply demonstrated by placements of graduated MPH students in leadership roles in public, private and academic sectors within their countries
P2-130 Epidemiology of hypertension in an urban Sri Lankan population
Introduction Hypertension is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In Sri Lanka, despite the existence of a universal free health system, services are not available for routine screening of hypertension in the general population. This paper aims to describe the epidemiology of hypertension in 35–64 year old residents in Ragama Medical Officer of Health area in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka. Methods An age-stratified random sample of …
Effects of a lifestyle intervention programme after 1 year of follow-up among South Asians at high risk of type 2 diabetes
INTRODUCTION: South Asians are at high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). We assessed whether intensive family-based lifestyle intervention leads to significant weight loss, improved glycaemia and blood pressure in adults at elevated risk for T2D. METHODS: This cluster randomised controlled trial (iHealth-T2D) was conducted at 120 locations across India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the UK. We included 3684 South Asian men and women, aged 40-70 years, wit…
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P2-130 Epidemiology of hypertension in an urban Sri Lankan population
Introduction Hypertension is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In Sri Lanka, despite the existence of a universal free health system, services are not available for routine screening of hypertension in the general population. This paper aims to describe the epidemiology of hypertension in 35–64 year old residents in Ragama Medical Officer of Health area in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka. Methods An age-stratified random sample of …
Building global partnerships through shared curricula for an MPH programme in India and Sri Lanka
This is the most comprehensive skill-based MPH programme in the region, which positions each institution as a regional leader in public health training. The success of the programme has been amply demonstrated by placements of graduated MPH students in leadership roles in public, private and academic sectors within their countries
Effects of potential traumatic events (PTE) contributing to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) six years after cessation of war among populations in northern Sri Lanka
The study aims were firstly to identify potential traumatic events (PTE) and stressors faced by the population in the districts of Northern Sri Lanka exposed to the decades-long conflict and secondly to predict Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on conceptually derived composites of the PTE. https://www.editorialmanager.com/SSMMH/ Data for this study were collected in 2015. The sample consisted of 1526 individuals in northern Sri Lanka w…
Collective Trauma- Psychosocial consequences of war in northern Sri Lanka 10 years on, a mixed methods study
Introduction Individuals, families and communities in Sri Lanka, particularly in the North-East of Sri Lanka, have undergone 3 decades of war trauma. Methods Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods with an integrated, holistic and inclusive approach using validated survey measures of trauma, collective distress and mental health, complemented by information from narratives, observations, key-informant interviews, focus group discussions and ca…
Effect of Biomass Fuel Use on Neonatal Outcomes
Background: Exposure to indoor air pollution (IAP), including particulate matter of size 2.5 μm/m 3 (PM 2.5 ) and carbon monoxide (CO) resulting from the combustion of biomass fuels in homes, is an important risk factor associated with growth and developmental delays in neonates. We investigated the association between exposure to HAP and adverse birth outcomes in a birth cohort study of 594 pregnant females in Sri Lanka. Methods : Pregnant femal…
Effects of a lifestyle intervention programme after 1 year of follow-up among South Asians at high risk of type 2 diabetes
INTRODUCTION: South Asians are at high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). We assessed whether intensive family-based lifestyle intervention leads to significant weight loss, improved glycaemia and blood pressure in adults at elevated risk for T2D. METHODS: This cluster randomised controlled trial (iHealth-T2D) was conducted at 120 locations across India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the UK. We included 3684 South Asian men and women, aged 40-70 years, wit…
Medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (2 works) · Health and Conflict Studies (2 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (2 works) · Nursing (2 works)