SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities [SICASH]
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SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities is organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the annual research multi-conference of the faculty.
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Publication Open Access Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Antenatal Care among Husbands of Primiparous Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics at De Soysa Maternity Hospital in Colombo(School of Nursing, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Abeyweera, K.C.; Thennakoon, T.M.A.S.; Dilrukshi, H.N.S.; Lakmali, A.D.P.; Yasarathne, G; Priyanthi, W.N.Antenatal care (ANC) aims to monitor the health status of the mother and her baby during the antenatal period. In the Sri Lankan cultural setting, husbands play a major role as decision makers in the family context, and their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) positively impact maternal health. These factors help prevent complications during the antenatal period, enable early detection of risk factors, timelytreatment, and ensure access to health facilities. A quantitative non-experimental research study was conducted at the antenatal clinic of De Soysa Maternity Hospital in Colombo to assess KAP regarding ANC among husbands of primiparous mothers attending the clinic. A total of 250 husbands of primiparous mothers were subjected to a self-administered questionnaire over a period of two months. The study demonstrated significant associations between socio-demographic factors and husbands’ KAP regarding antenatal care. Education was strongly correlated with knowledge (r = 0.402, p < 0.001), and younger husbands (18–24 years) showed better knowledge compared to older husbands. Attitudes were significantly influenced by ethnicity (r = –0.213, p = 0.001) and religion (r = –0.127, p = 0.046), indicating variation in favourability across groups. In contrast, practice showed no significant association with income (r = 0.090, p = 0.158). The study highlights the importance of focused, culturally sensitive interventions to promote active husband participation during the antenatal period. In conclusion, the study provides valuable insights into husbands' involvement in antenatal care. Variables such as age, education, ethnicity, and religion influenced knowledge and attitudes. These findings support efforts to strengthen male involvement for better maternal and child health outcomes.Publication Open Access Perceived Competencies and Performance: A Study on Grade 11 Teachers at Government National Schools in the Welimada Education Zone(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2023-11-01) Priyanga, A.M.L.Employee competencies and individual’s competencies represent the capability the individual brings to the job situation. This study is undertaken to understand how competencies of teachers will affect their job performance. It is important to understand the factors that affect teaching performance in order understand how to improve productivity and effectiveness in the teaching process. The study thus focuses on understanding the perception of teachers across different variables related to teacher competencies, performance and factors affecting them. The main objectives are to identify the current level of competencies of teachers, to understand the effect of demographic factors on JP and to understand the relationship between the level of competencies and JP. In order to address the set objectives, the research looks at competencies from the perspective of knowledge, skills and attitudes. JP was gauged through TP and OCB. The study assesses the effect of seven demographic factors and thirty specific competencies related to teaching on job performance. Sample sizes of 135 teachers of Grade 11 were selected from a study population of teachers from National schools in Welimada Education Zone. The perceived competency factors by Malhotra and Das (2009), TP scale by William & Anderson (1991), OCB scale by William & Anderson (1991) and Demographic variables scale by Borman and Motowidlo (1997) were the measures of the study. Findings from the study reveals that three dimensions of the perceived competencies; Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of the teachers are very high and the relationship between perceived competencies and JP are positively correlated, to an increase in the level of perceived competencies adapted by individuals supporting influence performance as a group in organization. The study also reveals that the demographic variables education qualification and job tenure affect job performance, while gender, age and marital status do not affect job performance. Implications from the study for theoretical, managerial decision making and as well as recommendations for future research are discussed.Publication Embargo 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.PThe 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.Publication Embargo Level of knowledge, Practice and Attitudes of Taking Anthropometric Measurements for Nutritional Assessments among Nurses Working in Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, Malabe(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences - SLIIT, 2021-03-26) Wijedasa, P.H.S.A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenient sample of 125 nurses working at Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH). A self-administered questionnaire with both open and close ended questions is used to determine the level of knowledge, practice and attitudes of taking anthropometric measurements for nutritional assessments, among the nurses working in NFTH. Out of 136 questionnaires 125 were correctly completed and returned. Majority of the nurses (53%) had a sound knowledge of taking anthropometric measurements. There is a significant association between the level of knowledge and the educational qualifications of the nurses. Graduate nurses had a ‘good’ knowledge level compared to the diploma or certificate holders which is statistically significant. The majority of nurses had a practice of taking weight measurements (48%) while 37% of nurses had a practice of taking measurements of weight and height. The entire group of participants had the attitude that “anthropometric measurements are important for nutritional measurements”. The majority (93%) of nurses were confident in taking weight measurements. Only 57% of nurses were confident in taking measurements of waist circumference. There is a significant difference in the knowledge level among graduate nurses, nursing diploma holders, and nursing certificate holders. Among them, graduate nurses’ knowledge was higher than the other two groups. The level of knowledge, practice and attitudes in taking anthropometric measurements for nutritional assessments had no significant association with socio-demographic factors.