Manjula Hettiarachchi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7558014 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Manjula Hettiarachchi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Manjula |
| FAMILY NAME | Hettiarachchi |
| SIGNATURE | HETTIARACHCHI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ruhuna |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1203-1368 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief Cope Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
The Sinhalese version of the Brief COPE is found to be a valid and a reliable measure to assess coping strategies used by patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
Psychological experiences of healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka during Covid-19
Fear of being infected and distress caused by fear of spreading it among family members, stigmatization, poor self-confidence, poor occupational safety and heavy workload are vital risk factors that need to be considered in future psychological support services designed for the healthcare professionals in unprecedented outbreaks like COVID-19
How does the quality of life and the underlying biochemical indicators correlate with the performance in academic examinations in a group of medical students of Sri Lanka
Students had higher fT4 and low ferritin levels on pre-exam biochemical assessment. It was evident that students who perform better at the examination had significantly higher QoL scores at each domain tested through the questionnaire (Physical health, Psychological, Social interaction and Environment). The higher the QoL scores, the better the grades were. It was also found that students who failed exhibited profound differences in the QoL score
Coexisting micronutrient deficiencies among Sri Lankan pre‐school children
Assessing micronutrient status in children may also have the benefit of addressing the problems of various micronutrient deficiencies with a unified programmatic approach on a public health scale. A cross-sectional survey in the Galle district of the micronutrient and anthropometric status of 248 children of ages 3-5 years was performed to determine the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies [iron, zinc (Zn), folate, calcium, caeruloplasmin, io…
Adequacy of vitamin A and fat in the breast milk of lactating women in south Sri Lanka
Objective To determine vitamin A (retinol) and fat concentrations in breast milk during early lactation. Methods Healthy lactating women ( n 88) aged between 18 and 35 years were randomly selected for the study from urban, semi-urban, rural and estate (plantation) sectors of Galle District. Their anthropometry was recorded; breast milk samples were collected from the right breast one hour after the last feed. Breast milk retinol was determined by…
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Adequacy of vitamin A and fat in the breast milk of lactating women in south Sri Lanka
Objective To determine vitamin A (retinol) and fat concentrations in breast milk during early lactation. Methods Healthy lactating women ( n 88) aged between 18 and 35 years were randomly selected for the study from urban, semi-urban, rural and estate (plantation) sectors of Galle District. Their anthropometry was recorded; breast milk samples were collected from the right breast one hour after the last feed. Breast milk retinol was determined by…
Coexisting micronutrient deficiencies among Sri Lankan pre‐school children
Assessing micronutrient status in children may also have the benefit of addressing the problems of various micronutrient deficiencies with a unified programmatic approach on a public health scale. A cross-sectional survey in the Galle district of the micronutrient and anthropometric status of 248 children of ages 3-5 years was performed to determine the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies [iron, zinc (Zn), folate, calcium, caeruloplasmin, io…
How does the quality of life and the underlying biochemical indicators correlate with the performance in academic examinations in a group of medical students of Sri Lanka
Students had higher fT4 and low ferritin levels on pre-exam biochemical assessment. It was evident that students who perform better at the examination had significantly higher QoL scores at each domain tested through the questionnaire (Physical health, Psychological, Social interaction and Environment). The higher the QoL scores, the better the grades were. It was also found that students who failed exhibited profound differences in the QoL score
Psychological experiences of healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka during Covid-19
Fear of being infected and distress caused by fear of spreading it among family members, stigmatization, poor self-confidence, poor occupational safety and heavy workload are vital risk factors that need to be considered in future psychological support services designed for the healthcare professionals in unprecedented outbreaks like COVID-19
Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief Cope Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
The Sinhalese version of the Brief COPE is found to be a valid and a reliable measure to assess coping strategies used by patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
Medicine (5 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Anthropometry (2 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout (2 works) · Pediatrics (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Vitamin (2 works)