Browsing by Author "Wijedasa, H"

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Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Emergency Contraceptive Pills among SLIIT Undergraduates in Sri Lanka- Preliminary Findings of a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2022-09-15) Palanikumar, S; Rathnayake, R.M.A.P.M; Wijedasa, H; Dassanayaka, C. D. K; Anthony, K.,; Guruge, M.L; Edirisinghe, N.P
The chance of unwanted pregnancies is higher for young people in the reproductive age. The Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) is a hormonal form of birth control recommended for unprotected sexual activities when standard contraceptive methods are not utilized. As a result, it is crucial to research this topic since unsafe abortions in Sri Lanka result in increased maternal mortality rates. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward emergency contraceptive pills of undergraduates at the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the first, second, and third-year undergraduates who followed their course in English at the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT. Study participants were chosen by a stratified random sampling method. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires distributed via Microsoft forms. Data was presented using descriptive statistics by frequencies and percentages. The analysis included 84 participants, mostly third-year students (56%) and females (79.8%). Most of the students, (73.8%), agreed with the idea that ECP should be easily accessible. A higher number of students, (76.2%), mentioned that they would recommend ECP to a friend or a relative if needed, while (23.8%) mentioned that they would not recommend it. In conclusion, the knowledge of ECP among the participants was satisfactory, and the attitudes toward ECPs were positive.
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Perceived Stress Level and Associated Factors among Allied Health Science Undergraduates in University of Sri Jayewardenepura
(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2022-09-15) Wijedasa, H
A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out to determine the level of stress and its associated factors among Allied Health Science undergraduates in University of Sri Jayewardenepura. A convenient sample of 150 Allied Health Science undergraduates who follow Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) and Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (B.Sc. MLS) degree programmes were selected as the study sample. A self-administered questionnaire with both open ended and closeended questions was used as the research tool. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) developed by Cohen et al. (1994) was used to evaluate students’ perceived level of stress(PLS) during the last month. Irrespective of the year of study, B.Sc. Nursing undergraduates have scored higher level of perceived level of stress which is statistically significant in a chi-square test when comparing with B. Pharm and B.Sc. MLS undergraduates. Perceived level of stress had no significant association with sociodemographic factors including sex. Increased academic work load and financial difficulties were the prioritized factors associated with stress. The lack of personal freedom, conflicts with colleagues, unsupportive staff at the clinical placement and lack of support services were also reported as the other factors associated with the level of perceived stress among undergraduates.
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Reducing Dental Anxiety among Children Under 12: A Review of Non-pharmacological Interventions in Asian Countries
(Department of Applied Sciences. Faculty of Humanities and Sciences,SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Wijedasa, H; Gangabadaarachchi, D; Rupasinghe, N; Edirisinghe, N
Dental anxiety in children undermines treatment success and long-term oral health. This review of interventions for children under 12 years is conducted to identify effective and feasible strategies for a better experience in dental procedures. The objective of this review is to assess the different interventions used for reducing anxiety during dental procedures among children under 12 years of age.
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Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Perceived Stress among Undergraduates of a Selected Nonstate Sector Higher Education Institute in Sri Lanka
(School of Nursing, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Anthony, K; Wijedasa, H; Samarasinghe, C; Gunawardhana, S; Wanigasinghe, H; De Silva, D
Sleep is a fundamental determinant of health, and good sleep quality is positively linked to overall wellbeing. Stress, as a physiological response, can adversely affect health when experienced at high or prolonged levels. Due to various reasons, undergraduates often have poor sleep quality and a high level of stress. Therefore, it is important to assess the relationship between sleep quality and perceived stress level among undergraduate students in Sri Lanka. This study was conducted to assess the relationship between perceived stress and sleep quality among undergraduates in a selected non-state sector higher educational institute in the country.