Approved Projects 2022
| ERC number | Research project | PI Name | Co-investigators |
| ERC/2022/01 | Validation of commonly used modified exertion desaturation tests and assessing their performance as a severity prediction tool in patients with COVID infection. | Dr. R.D.N. Chamara Sarathchandra | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana |
| ERC/2022/03 | Testing the efficacy of Indian polyvalent antivenom and Thai banded krait antivenom in neutralizing the in-vitro neurotoxic effects of Ceylon krait (Bungarus ceylonicus) venom. | Prof. Anjana Silva Miss. Jithmi Galappaththige | None |
| ERC/2022/04 | Real world study of inactivatedSARS-CoV-2 vaccine BBIBP-CorV Effectiveness in North Central Province,Sri Lanka. | Dr. W.M.Y.Lanka Wijekoon | Ms. Nadeesha Wickramasinghe Prof Sisira Siribaddana Dr. Ranjan Ganegama Dr. Thejana Somathilake |
| ERC/2022/05 | Influence of patient centeredness on COVID stress and adaptations made in clinical practice among public health midwives of Anuradhapura District. | Dr. SAC Dalpatadu | Prof. Thilini Agampodi Prof. Rasnayake M. Mudiyanse Ms. MT Ekanayake |
| ERC/2022/06 | Community-based Survey on Incidence, Exposure Patterns and Preventive Strategies of snakebite in Anuradhapura District. | Prof. Anjana Silva | Prof. Thilini Agampodi Prof. Kosala Weerakoon Prof. Geoff Isbister Dr. Asela Wijayasekara |
| ERC/2022/07 | Comparative analysis of two different RNA extraction methods used to detect SARS-CoV-2 real time RT-PCR. | Ms. M.P.G.R. Imalka Mr. M.M.R.C.S. Muruddeniya | None |
| ERC/2022/08 | Lung function assessment with spirometry in children aged 4 to 6 years admitted to the paediatric ward, professorial unit, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka: a feasibility study. | Dr. R. M. S. I. Rajapakse | Prof. S. B. Agampodi Dr. W. A. D. L. Amarasiri Dr. B. M. G. D. Yasaratne Dr. Janith Chandrakumara |
| ERC/2022/09 | Perception on clinical learning environment among students at College of Nursing Anuradhapura. | Mr. AARWS Bandaranayaka Mr. P.W. Kumara Ms. H.M.T.M. Jayawardhana Ms. D.J.T.D.H. Thennakoon W.A.U.N. Adhikari K.M.S.D.Bandara H.N.A. Begum H.P. Dassanayaka W.M.D.H. Dissanayaka E.M.S.K. Ekanayaka S.D.J. Gunawardhana I.E. Hettihewa K.M.H.D.B. Karunathilaka M.A.I. Madhushani A.H.R.S.Nisansala S.J. Priyadarshani R.W.G.J.P. Rajapaksha R.M.M.S.S. Rathnayaka S.W.M.H.M.Semasinghe K.G.C.V.S.K. Weerasinghe J.M.S.N. Wijerathna K.N.J.I.Wimalarathna P.W.S.H. Fernando P.S. Premanath D.K.G.G.M. Thilkarathna | Mrs. W.M.S.K.Wijayasundara (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/11 | Cultural awareness and associated factors among the students at College of Nursing Anuradhapura. | Mr. T.P.P.A.P. Gunasena Mr. M.A.S. Sathsara Ms. T.B.H.B.P.S. Rathnayake Mr. W.A.D.S. Wanshapura Mr. D.M.M.S.B. Dissanayake Mr. G.R. Nimantha Miss. R.H.P.S. Ranasinghe Miss. A.G.W.K. Ekanayake Miss. A.J.W.A.N. Wimalasiri Miss. R.I.U. Wimalawardhana Miss. H.P.D.S. Heendeniya Miss. J.A.D.S. Poojani Miss. K.L.J. Chathumali Miss. K.P.A.K. Ilangathilaka Miss. M.A.G.T.M. Arachchi Miss. S.M.H.P. Umeshika Miss. K.A.S.N.S. Kaluarachchi Miss. L.G.S.T. Dissanayake Miss. R.B.M.T.C.R. Bandara Miss. P.G.R. Madhuwanthi Miss. W.M.A.S.S.K. Wijesinghe Miss. K.G.S.S. Kumari Miss. P.R.I.D. Peramunage Miss. W.T.N. Senavirathna Miss. H.A.S. De Silva | Mrs. W.M.S.K.Wijayasundara Mr. K.A. Sunil Shantha Supervisors) |
| ERC/2022/12 | To Investigate the students’ Perception on Online Learning at College of Nursing Anuradhapura. | Ms. A.M.A.Aththanayaka Ms. A.H.Y.A.Iruni H.R.K.T.Herathne H.M.L.S.Perera N.P.D.S.Ranathunga S.B.M.R.Bandara D.D.I.L.Dewpura D.S.Wickramanayaka P.G.Wijesingha D.V.G.D.Withana R.M.N.S.Dissanayaka R.D.M.I.Kumari N.G.A.T.Millawana E.D.K.D.W.Premathilaka J.S.S.N.Siriwardana P.B.M.A.Chathurangika Y.M.T.T.Yapa K.W.M.D.S.Kandepola P.D.K.Gangodawila D.I.Rupasingha I.M.D.B.Ilangasingha K.P.S.M.Pathmasiri S.R.N.D.B.Senanayaka H.M.K.D.V.Disanayaka W.H.S.Wickramasingha | Mrs. W.M.S.K.Wijayasundara (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/13 | Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Caring Behavior among Government Nursing Officers in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Ms. R Y. Dissanayake Ms. P.P.S.K. Jayathissa Ms. K.G.S.S.Kethikenella Ms. H.M.A.S.K.Herath | Dr.(MS) W.N. Priyanthi Mrs. W.M.S.K.Wijayasundara (Supervisors) |
| ERC/2022/14 | Self –Directed Learning Readiness and Associated Factors among Nursing Students In three Selected College of Nursing Anuradhapura, Kadana, Kurunegala. | Ms. T.M.L.G.Thennakoon Ms. E.M.C.K.Ekanayaka Ms. H.M.P.N.Dissanayaka Ms. W.P.P.Kumari | Mrs .P.W.G.D.P.Samarasekara Mrs. W.M.S.K.Wijayasundara (Supervisors) |
| ERC/2022/15 | Outcomes of surgery in COVID-19 infection. | Dr. SPB Thalgaspitiya | Dr. S Srishankar Dr. WSMKJ Senanayake |
| ERC/2022/16 | Effects of covid vaccination on selected menstrual health areas of health care workers in Sri Lanka. | Dr. D.M.A.K.Dissanayake | Dr. L. Senarathne Ms. K.M.D.S.Karunarathne |
| ERC/2022/19 | Assessing the e- readiness of nurses in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Mrs. D.M.T.M. Abesekara | Mrs. H.A.D.lakshika Mrs. M.A.S.A.Dissanayake Mrs. G.D.U.Kumari |
| ERC/2022/20 | Health literacy among people with type 2 diabetes attending diabetic clinic at three hospitals in North Province Sri Lanka. | Mrs. S. Jayasinghe | Mrs. Y Thuvaraha Miss. P Theepa Miss. V Tharshiya |
| ERC/2022/21 | Epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), asthma and quality of life among affected adolescents in Anuradhapura district: A cross sectional study. | Dr. AMMV Kumari | Prof. Niranaga Devanarayana Prof. Shaman Rajindrajith Dr. Lakmali Amarasiri Dr. Janith Chandrakumara Dr. RMSI Rajapaksha Dr. Shuja Mohomed |
| ERC/2022/23 | Spatio-temporal analysis of socio-economic and environmental risk factors associated with COVID-19 infections in Sri Lanka at the Divisional Secretary’s Division (DSD) level from January 2020 to January 2022. | Dr. Thilakshika Sooriyagoda Dr. Darren Wraith Dr. Javier Cortes-Ramirez Dr. Janith Warnasekhara Mr. Vishal Singh | None |
| ERC/2022/24 | The prevalence and correlates of depression in Chronic Kidney Disease with prevalence comparison to patients attending to the out-patient department at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. Uthum Rajiv samarasekera | Dr. Amila Isuru Dr. Dileepa Ediriweera Dr. PHGJ Pushpakumara |
| ERC/2022/26 | The prevalence and fungal pathogens of onychomycosis among health care workers working at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Dr. K. A. R. K. Keragala | Dr. M.G.R.S.S. Gunathilaka Dr. J.A.S.S. Jayaweera Dr. H.S. Welgama Dr. D.G.T.P. Nayanananda |
| ERC/2022/27 | Spectrum of pathogenic microorganisms and their antibiograms in culture positive urinary tract infections (UTI) at the teaching hospital Anuradhapura, to provide recommendation on empirical antibiotic regime. | Dr. P.D.B. Rodrigo | Dr. Nilushi De Silva |
| ERC/2022/28 | Life after self-harm in Sri Lanka – a secondary data analysis. | Prof. Thilini Rajapakse | Dr Lalith Senarathna Dr Duleeka Knipe Prof Michael Eddleston |
| ERC/2022/32 | Implementing an Electronic Health Record System In A Tertiary Care Surgical Oncology Setup, Multidisciplinary Setup – A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis. | Dr. Amila Prathibha Nellihela | Dr. J.R.N. Senevirathne Dr. L.A.R.N. Jayawardane |
| ERC/2022/33 | Development of a value added set yoghurt by incorporating Nishamalaki Churna to control Postprandial Hyperglycaemia. | Mr. TKGPL Weerakoon | Dr. Isuri Jayawardana Dr. S Senadheera Mr. RMISK Senavirathna (Supervisors) |
| ERC/2022/34 | Development of a Legumes and Nuts based high proteine buscuit with low Glycemic index. | Ms. JNP Silva | Dr. DWMMM Kumari Dr. S Senadheera Dr. HTW Weerakoon (Supervisors) |
| ERC/2022/35 | Study on acuate pestiside poisoning among rural farming communities in Sri Lank. | Prof. Michael Eddleston | Prof. Indika Gawarammana Dr. Ayanthi Karunarathne Dr. Manjula Weerasinghe |
| ERC/2022/36 | Life after self-harm in Sri Lanka – a qualitative study. | Prof. Thilini Rajapakse | Dr Lalith Senarathna Dr Duleeka Knipe Dr Jane Derges Ms Tharuka De Silva Ms Lakmini De Silva |
| ERC/2022/40 | Depression, anxiety and stress among healthcare workers in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura amidst economic crisis and Covid-19 pandemic. | Dr. S. Premraj | None |
| ERC/2022/42 | Epidemiology of asthma among school children aged 13-14 years and the challenges, experiences, and perceptions of mothers of 13-14 year old school children with poorly controlled asthma from the anuradhapura municipal council area. | PS Sivabalan SJTC Siriwardhana KT Subhanee MS Sulakkhana SDVK Sumanapala TMSL Thennakoon (Medical Students) | Dr. RMSI Rajapakse (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/43 | Symptom prevalence and association of indoor particulate matter air polution in class rooms with severe asthma among 13-14 years old schoolchildren in Anuradhapura municipal council area. | MS Sulakkhana SJTC Siriwardhana PS Sivabalan KKT Subhanee SDVK Sumanapala MSL Thennakoon(Medical Students) | Dr. RMSI Rajapakse (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/44 | Factors Affecting Role Stagnation Among Medical Officers. | P.D.T.D. Kulawansa R.S.N.Kumari G.W. R. W. M. S. I. Kirinda K. N. R. Kiriwaththuduwa M. E. Kulathunga W. G. G. V. Kumarasinghe (Medical Students) | Dr. Y.P.J.N Warnasekara (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/45 | A cross-sectional study on the incidence of multinodular goitre in thyroid receptor antibody positive patients in a medical clinic. | Dr. K. Prasanna | Prof Sisira Siribaddana |
| ERC/2022/46 | Impact of the SGLT2 inhibitor, Empagliflozin on nephrolithiasis among non diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. | Dr. RDWR Karunarathna | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa Dr. Chamara Sarathchandra Dr. Hemal Senanayake Dr. Lanka Wijekoon Dr. Madhurika Kavirathna Dr. L.R. Ranasinghe |
| ERC/2022/47 | Effects on developmental domains and associated factors of using screentime among children less than 5 years of medical doctors in Sri Lanka. | Miss. A.A.V. Athurugiri Miss. M.S.F. Azka Miss. B.M.N.M.I.M. Balasooriya Miss. B.R.S.D. Balasooriya Miss. C.H. Balasooriya Mr. G.R.A.S. Bandara (Medical Students) | Dr. KIS Koralegedara (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/48 | Knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic usage among Sri Lankan Medical Officers. | K.M. Bulathsinghala K.B.U.L.K. Bandara R.M.K.V. Bandara W.M.S.N Bandara L.G.A. Chandrakantha W.K.A.S.T Chandrasiri (Medical Students) | Dr. M.G.R.S.S Gunathilaka(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/49 | Prevalence and Associated Factors of Overweight and Obesity among Women Attending Newly Married Couple Clinics at Selected Medical Officer of Health Areas in Anuradhapura District. | Dr. M.P. Amarasinghe | Dr. D.C.K. Wickramasinghe Dr. S.M.S.P.J. Seelawanse Dr. K.M.U.S. Madusanka |
| ERC/2022/50 | Popularity and perception towards beverages for weight loss among medical students in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | S.S. Wijerathne I.H.T.N. Wijerathna P.G.K.I.S. Wijerathna D.D.G.M.Wijesinghe A. Wijesooriya P.I.U. Wijewardena (Medical Students) | Dr. P.R.S.R.J. Bandara(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/51 | Atitudes and Perceptions of Medical Students in Rajarata University Sri Lanka towards Volunteering in Emergency Situations. | MS Shaifa HMP Wimalarathne WSSG Withanage FHF Zahra MHF Zaina WMCY Lakranda(Medical Students) | Dr. CS Paththinige (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/52 | Prevalence and risk factors of Pityriasis versicolor among the medical students at Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and to isolate the Malassezia spp. causing Pityriasis versicolor. | Ms. K.P.N.Hansanee | Ms.W.G.D.M.Weerasekara Dr. M.G.R.S.S.Gunathilaka Dr. J.A.A.S.Jayaweera Dr. S.C.Illapperuma Dr. R.M.S.H.Wageesha |
| ERC/2022/53 | Effects of dangerous drugs on Attention level. | Miss. R.M.S.C. Rathnayake Mr. M.D.M. Rathnayake Miss. R.M.U.S. Rathnayake Miss. S.R.P.R. Rathnayake Miss. K.P. Ravihari Mr. R.A.T.P. Rupasinghe(Medical Students) | Dr. Chandana Hewawasam (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/54 | Knowledge and attitude of wearing facemasks on preventing Respiratory Tract Infections among the young people in Health sector and non-Health sector and the bacterial and fungal profile on used face masks. | WAPM Wettamperuma WAHW Weerasinghe WDSP Weerasinghe TI Welathanthri YDSS Wickramasinghe WMNC Wijekoon (Medical Students) | Mrs. S.C. Illapperuma (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/55 | Knowledge and Practices among Doctors in Sri Lanka Regarding Indian Polyvalent Antivenom Serum Administration for Snakebite Envenoming. | Mr. E.D.P.R. Edirisinghe Miss. L.S. Dharmarathne Miss K.K.P. Dilrukshi Miss A.K.O.A. Dissanayaka Miss D.M.J.I. Diyagama Miss E.A.D.U. Edirisinghe (Medical Students) | Dr. Supun Wedasinghe(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/56 | Knowledge, attitudes and awareness regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among second year undergraduate students in Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | A.A.H.N.Adhikari A.M.S.P.Abeyakoon K.S.I.Adhikari M.A.F.Afsha M.S.Aisha G.A.S.K.Amarasiri(Medical Students) | Dr. S. P. Wikramage(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/57 | Quality of life of the school passed-outs of the 2014 Ordinary Level batch of Rajapaksha Central College, Weeraketiya, Sri Lanka. | R.A.M. Sanjeewa A.G.C. Saranga G.G.B. Sarathchandra M.A.T.S. Senadeera W.M.E.A. Senevirathna M.S.F. Shasna (Medical Students) | Dr. D.M.P.I.K. Abeyrathna (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/58 | Medical student perception towards the impact of the economic crisis on the drug compliance of diabetes mellitus patients among their family members. | Dharmarathna P.K. L Chathurika K.A.W. Cooray M.R.C. Dahanayake K.D. De Silva H.W.P.M. Dhanasekara D.M.U.S.(Medical Students) | Dr.H.M.I.U. Jayasinghe (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/59 | Pre-hospital interventions practiced on patients recruited to Anuradhapura Snakebite Cohort from 2017 to 2022. | R.M.R.B Ranatunga R.P.K.T Rajapakse K.D Rajapakshe R.D.W.U Ranasinghe R.K.P.A Rajapakse J.L.P.A Randika (Medical Students) | Prof. Anjana Silva (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/60 | Perceived social support and professional quality of life among teachers of government schools in Nuwaragampalatha East educational division of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study during an economic crisis. | K.L.S. Niluminda M.P.S. Nilushika S.H.H.S. Nimalchandra W.C.S. Nishakara K.P.S. Nuwanthika W.M.M. Pabasara (Medical Students) | Dr. D. Rathish(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/61 | Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in the general community of Sri Lanka. | K. C. Madhuwantha K. L. J. Madhushani P. R. Madubashini W. A. P. Madushani K. G. J. C. Mahindarathna M. G. S. A. Malalgoda (Medical Students) | Dr. J. M. D. D. Jayasundara(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/62 | Insilico PCR and MLST typing of Leptospira interrogans Sri Lankan isolates and selected Asian isolates. | P. M. K. Lakshan A. L. K. D. Lasanjanee M. P. D. L. Luphzha L. L. Madhumali A. M. P. Madhushani A. N. Madhushani(Medical Students) | Mr. R. M. I. S. K. Senavirathna (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/63 | Characteristics of the Menstrual Cycle and its Association with Academic Acivities of Female Medical Undergraduates in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. BMNM Mendis Mr. DM Manawadu Miss. NR Manawadu Miss. KAN Manomi Miss. TF Mihnas Miss. AC Munfila Medical Students) | Dr. GS Amarasinghe (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/64 | The association between third dose of COVID-19 vaccine – Pfizer and newly occurrence of hypersensitivity reactions in elderly population over 50 years of age in Anuradhapura. | D.K.S.R.Jayaratne J.A.T.B.Jayasinghe K.A.H.S.Jayasooriya D.M.S.P.Jayasuriya K.D.S.P.Jayathilake H.H.K.N.D.Jayaweera (Medical Students) | Dr. Dhanushka Hewa Bostanthririge (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/65 | The role of pornography in shaping the sexual script and sexual insecurities of male university students in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study. | Mr. P.G.P.C.Rajapaksha Mr. R.D.A.N.A.S.Prabashwara Miss. K.G.T.Prasangi Miss. J.A.S.Prathibhani Mr. P.D.P.U.Premarathne Miss. R.D.T.R.Rajapaksha(Medical Students) | Dr. D.A.U. Hettiarachchi (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/66 | Daily dietary calcium intake among undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Miss. G. S. V. Gamage Miss. L. J. M. P. Fernando Miss. O. M. V. Fonseka Miss K. G. M. N. Gamage Miss H. A. K. V. R. Geethashli Miss M. M. H. D. Godamunna (Medical Students) | Dr. Harshi Weerakoon(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/67 | Breastfeeding support mechanisms and perceived problems in support experienced by postpartum mothers in a postnatal ward setting at the Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Samarasooriya HGCK Ruwanpura SN (Miss) Sampath TASB Samaranayake CGK (Miss) Samarawickrama ID Rupasinghe RKRS (Miss)(Medical Students) | Prof. T.C. Agampodi(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/68 | Perception on the accessibility to healthy food choices or alternatives of workers in selected garment factories during the economic crisis. | Mr. K.N.A. Fernando Ms. E.M.M.N. Edirisinghe Ms. S.N. Edirisooriya Ms. K.L.H.T. Ekanayake Ms. D.M.J.M. Elikewela Ms. K.T.S.D. Fernando(Medical Students) | Dr. Subhashinie Senadheera (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/69 | Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Cannabis usage in Allopathic practitioners and Alternative practitioners in Sri Lanka. | R.A.D.P. Nilanga Miss J.C. Nanayakkara Miss M.N.Z. Natha Miss H.D. Navodya Miss R.S. Navodya M.D.K. Nayanajith (Medical Students) | Dr. K. Kaluarachchi (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/70 | Prevalence and Associated factors of Stress, Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms among undergraduates of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka during economic recession. | W.K.D. Weerakkodi T.R.N.K.B. Thennakoon D.D.P. Thomas S.P. Wedage W.M.G.L.S.Weerakoon J.A.A.U.R.Weerasekara(Medical Students) | Dr.L.L. Amila Isuru (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/71 | Knowledge and perception of gene editing among medical undergraduates of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | S.A.A.Hasakelum W.S.Hemali H.M.M.P.K.Herath H.M.M.U.Herath H.M.N.L.Herath H.W.D.N.Hettiwaththa(Medical Students) | Dr. S.M.A.Jayawardana (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/72 | Zoom fatigue, burnout, and their associated factors among primary school teachers in the Mawanella education zone. | M.H.A.M.Indrajith S.D. Hewapathirana L.A.P.Imasha W.N.Indunil M.S.F.Ishara W.R.H.R.Jayalath (Medical Students) | Dr. W.A.N.D. Wickramasinghe(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/73 | Factors associated with arteriovenous fistula failure among heamodialysis patients in Anuradhapura district. | Mr. IDSM Amarasinghe Ms. WAGRMSS Amunugama Ms. MGM Ariyarathne Ms. MJF Aseera Ms. RMSN Ashani Ms. MAF Asna (Medical Students) | Dr. S. Srishankar (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/74 | Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding malaria among undergraduates of Rajarata University of Sri Lankan. | Mr. RWSMM Godamunne Miss. DDN Gunasekara Miss. PKAP Gunathilaka Miss. LD Gunawardana Miss. PKNP Gunawardana Miss. SPJU Gunawardana (Medical Students) | Prof. Kosala Weerakoon (Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/75 | Association between psychological resilience, coping strategies and perceived stress among medical undergraduates of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | S.A.R.S. Perera P.V.P.S. Padukka P.D.N.H. Paranagama H.N.M. Perera N.S.N. Perera T.I.S.Perera (Medical Students) | Dr. Janaka Pushpakumara(Supervisor) |
| ERC/2022/76 | Knowledge and practices on primary prevention, early recognition and early management of acuate sroke among first year undergraduate students of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. CMM Haaris Miss. WMMDS Gunawardana Miss. ASM Gunawardana Miss. HK Hansika Miss. LHGM Hansanee Mr. SM Harshan (Medical Students) | Dr. HMNC Herath(Supervisor) |
Approved Projects 2021
| No | ERC number | Research project | PI Name | Co-investigators |
| 1 | ERC/2021/01 | A descriptive cross-sectional study on the Knowledge of occupational exposures and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV and barriers to PEP among Health Care Workers (HCW) in District General Hospital Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka. | Dr. DKJ Thanthree | Dr. TMYK Thilakarathne Dr. V Elankumaran Mr. Madankumaran Dr. K Rahulan |
| 2 | ERC/2021/02 | Nutritional Status, its determinants and relationship with Mental and menstrual health among female adolescents in Sri Lankan rural districts. | Dr. DMAK Dissanayake | Dr. L Senarathne Ms. KMDS Karunarathne |
| 3 | ERC/2021/03 | Knowledge, attitudes and practices of maternal obesity, nutrition and physical activity among pregnant women in Sri Lanka. | Dr. DMA Kumara | Mr. Madhawa Perera Dr. Lalith Senarathne |
| 4 | ERC/2021/04 | Outcome of heamo-dialysis patients following medical nutrition therapy at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura; a retrospective prospective cohort study. | Dr. SK De Alwis | Prof. SB Agampodi Dr. R Jayatissa Dr. BA Sadath Dr. P Rajakrishna Dr. A Munasinghe Dr. AP De Alwis Dr. MA Udagedara |
| 5 | ERC/2021/05 | Effects of selected herbal beverages on postprandial blood glucose. | Dr. SPAS Senadheera Dr. HTW Weerakoon | None |
| 6 | ERC/2021/06 | Mental health care: Adverse Sequelae of Covid-19 (MASC Pilot Study). | Dr. BAM Wickramasinghe Prof. Graham Thornicroft | Prof Shehan Williams Dr. Charlotte Hanlon Dr. Buddhijanani Kapilarathna |
| 7 | ERC/2021/07 | Study of Genetic Variants Associated with CKDu among Sri Lankans: Pedigree analysis and Whole Genome Sequencing. | Dr SMA Jayawardana | Dr D Hewabosthanthrige Dr P Weerawansa |
| 8 | ERC/2021/08 | Measuring the academic impact of the library: Explore the relationship between library circulation pattern and student performance in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Ms WMPGKT Wanasinghe | None |
| 9 | ERC/2021/09 | Exploration of stigma and discrimination related to COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka: an online survey. | Dr. HRID Wijewardana | Dr PHGJ Pushpakumara Dr. D. Rathish Dr. HRGH Wijewardana Dr. DMPLK Abeyrathna Dr. HRRP Wijewardana Dr. NMNM Navaratne |
| 10 | ERC/2021/10 | Registering of hospital-admitted occupational pesticides poisoning patients in rural Sri Lanka. | Dr. Manjula Weerasinghe | Dr. Sumith Jayakody Prof. Michael Eddleston |
| 11 | ERC/2021/11 | Chemical composition and aetiopathogenesis of Gallstones in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka; Role of gut microbiome and toxic heavy metals. | Dr. HTW Weerakoon | Prof. Kosala Weerakoon Dr. Sujeewa Thalgaspitiya Dr. S Srishankar Dr. Rasika Bulathsinghale |
| 12 | ERC/2021/12 | The professional quality of life of medical students of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata university if Sri Lanka, who are doing clinical appointments during COVID-19 pandemic. | Mr. KKD Weerasooriya Mr. WMU Wanigathunga Mr. YE Weeramanthree Ms. IAKH Weerarathne Ms. ESR Weerasingha Ms. WMRH Weerasinghe | Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka (Supervisor) |
| 13 | ERC/2021/13 | A single-centre, randomized, six month, parallel-group, study to compare the effectiveness of a combination of physiotherapy and Ayurveda treatment versus physiotherapy and placebo in ischemic stroke rehabilitation. | Ms. YMNM Wickramasinghe | None |
| 14 | ERC/2021/14 | Association of G.C.E. (A/L) examination results on undergraduate performances of medical undergraduates in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and the significance of passing grade 5 scholarship examination among them. | KKCP Kannangara MHPM Jayathilaka NHPD Jayathissa JMDK Jayawardena KANT Jayawardene RHPG Jayaweera | Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa (Supervisor) |
| 15 | ERC/2021/15 | Prevalence of paternal postpartum depression in Anuradhapura District and its association with maternal postpartum depression as a risk factor. | H.M.R.N.K. Siriwardhane T.V.M.W. Somarathna G.G.M.P. Sooriyaarachchi S.A.S.L. Subasinghe G.H.P. Sumanasekara T.A.R.P. Thalagala | Dr. D Hewabosthanthirige (Supervisor) |
| 16 | ERC/2021/16 | Isolation of pathogenic microbes, assess their antimicrobial resistance, and factors responsible for contamination of pathogenic microbes in Nuwarawewa, Tissawewa, Eruwewa, Nachchaduwa tank,Thuruwila tank and Malwathu-oya stream in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Ms. R.B.H.W.Rathmaldoowa Ms. P.S.Ranasinghe Ms. R.A.G.K.Ranasinghe Ms. H.G.M.Rathnasiri Mr. R.M.L.D.Rathnayaka Mr. R.M.N.C.N.Rathnayaka | Dr. J.A.A.S.Jayaweera (Supervisor) |
| 17 | ERC/2021/17 | A follow up study in Interstitial Lung Diseases among patients in a tertiary center in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Hiranthe Pathirathne | Dr. RMD Nipun Dr. HALU Kumara Dr. JGT Dhananjani Dr. CMCM Kulathunga Dr. WMN Darhani Dr. Janith Warnasekara |
| 18 | ERC/2021/18 | Use of herbal remedies by the family members of medical undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. | Ms. WADMP Wijesekara Ms. WADS Weerasuriya Ms. PP Wickramasinghe Ms. RMCD Wickramasuriya Ms. WMMKK Wijekoon Ms. KPYM Wijesinghe | Dr. SPAS Senadheera (Supervisor) |
| 19 | ERC/2021/19 | Design & Development of Monkey & Bat Repellent Device. | Eng. VGK Maduranga | Mrs. CK Marasinghe Mrs. DMSP Bandara |
| 20 | ERC/2021/20 | Attitudes and perceptions of the final year medical students and intern medical officers regarding the application and relevance of basic sciences in their clinical training and practice. | Ms. JHAS Chamanthi SMGSA Bandara SMGSMW Bandara BSL Biyanwila BGMS Bombugala RPNP Chandrasekara | Dr. CS Paththinige (Supervisor) |
| 21 | ERC/2021/21 | Relationship between sleep pattern and academic performance of medical students of 2 batches in FMAS, RUSL. | H.D.G.V. Hathurusinghe H.M.I.M. Herath H.M.J.N. Herath I.M.K.A. Illangasinghe S.H.O.L. Indrawansha A.S. Ishwara | Dr. C.L. De Silva (Supervisor) |
| 22 | ERC/2021/22 | Prevalence of Problematic Internet use and Its Association with Social Anxiety Disorder and Self-esteem among First Year Medical Undergraduates in Sri Lanka. | Mr.S.M.Afshan Mr.W.W.M.I.I.Aberathna Miss.N.M.Abesooriya Miss.M.N.O.Abeywickama Miss.S.M.S.C.Abhayarathne Mr.M.K.M.Afrath | Dr. Nuwan Wickramasinghe (Supervisor) |
| 23 | ERC/2021/23 | Association between climate zones and COVID 19 transmission in Sri Lanka. | Y. Anusuya W.N.Akalanka W.A.C.M.Amarasena A.A.D.M.P.M.Amarathunga D.B.P.P.Ariyapala P.G.D.M.Ariyasena | Mr.Indika Senavirathna (Supervisor) |
| 24 | ERC/2021/24 | Association of pre-existing bronchial asthma, diabetes mellites and chronic hypertension during pregnancy with pre-term delivery, birth weight and spontaneous abortions in Wellawaya medical officer of health division, Monaragala district, Sri Lanka. | M.V.S.P Munasinghe M.M.M Mohammed M. H. Aiyash Muneer M. M. F. Mushrifa M.C.F Nahrin P.H. Nanayakkara | Dr. R.M.S.I. Rajapakse (Supervisor) |
| 25 | ERC/2021/25 | Effect of Job Demand on Job Stress of nurses in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura; The mediating effect of Perceived Organizational Support. | Ms. D.M.U.N. Dahampath | None |
| 26 | ERC/2021/26 | Impact of Nurses‟ Job Stress and Fatigue on Turnover Intention in Teaching Hospital of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka : A Cross-Sectional analytical Study. | Ms. W.A.P. Nishanthi | None |
| 27 | ERC/2021/27 | Impact of training on the employee motivation with mediating effect of work engagement: with reference to the government nursing officers at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura and Peradeniya. | Ms. W.S.M.Y.U. Wanigasekara | None |
| 28 | ERC/2021/28 | Perceptions and satisfaction on available practices for accessing health-related information from private medical practitioners among the families of medical undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. M.S.M. Zafry Mr. B.G.D.C. Wijewardana Miss. P.R.V.P. Wimalasena Miss. Y.M.D.E. Yapa Miss. W.H. Yashadini | Dr. D.M.P.L.K. Abeyrathna (Supervisor) |
| 29 | ERC/2021/29 | Knowledge and attitudes on contraceptive methods among first year undergraduate students in Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. BGAK Dissanayaka Ms. EAS Dilshani Mr. ENB Dissanayaka Ms. NT Diunika Mr. DWGS Dullawa Ms. EHMIA Edirisingha | Dr. Sujanthi Wickramage (Supervisor) |
| 30 | ERC/2021/30 | The proportion, associated factors and comparison of the echogenicity in Ultrasound Scan with density in Computed Tomography density of liver for the diagnosis of fatty liver disease among patients presented to Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. | Miss: M.M.S. Sewwandi Mr: G.L.P. Sampath Mr: J.K. Sandaruwan Miss: P.G.D.D.W. Senarath Miss: M.K.U.D. Senarathne Miss: H.M.A.M. Senarathne | Mrs: K.I.S. Koralagedara (Supervisor) |
| 31 | ERC/2021/31 | Assessment of the Magnitude and Associations of COVID-19 Lockdown Period on Unplanned Pregnancies in 3 MOH Areas in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. | W.W.M.E.G.L.D.Wanasinghe U.G.C.D.S.Udunuwara M.D.H.D.Umayanga A.R.S.Waidyarathna T.N.Wanigasekara | Dr. H.M.I.U. Jayasinghe (Supervisor) |
| 32 | ERC/2021/32 | Optimizing and evaluating a novel manual capillary tube clotting time method in testing in–vitro procoagulant activity of snake venoms. | Miss. W.K.S.M. Gunasekara Miss. H.G.S.N.H. Gammaduge Miss. B.C.D. Gunasekara Miss. S.A.N.S. Gunasekara Miss. R.M.N. Harshani Mr. M.S.M. Hassan | Prof. Anjana Silva (Supervisor) |
| 33 | ERC/2021/33 | Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Leprosy among First Year Students of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | K.A.N. Udavi W.A.S. Tharushika P.T.K. Thilakarathna K.I. Thilanka W.W.L.D. Udana | Mrs. S.C. Illapperuma (Supervisor) |
| 34 | ERC/2021/34 | The association of digital device screen time with general intelligence in age 14-16 school children in Anuradhapura Education zone – A Cross sectional study. | Miss. R.M.I. Priethimali Miss. K.M.A.L. Pushpananda Mr. S.J.M.S.S. Rajapaksha Miss. H.G.E.H.K. Rajarathne Miss. W.M.I.S. Rajarathne Miss. I.M.K.C. Ramyanath | Dr. Chandana Hewawasam (Supervisor) |
| 35 | ERC/2021/35 | Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 disease prevention and control among 2016/2017 academic year undergraduates of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale. | Ms. R.M.H. Rathnayake Mr. R.M.S.P. Rathnayake Ms. M.N.F. Reenas Ms. H.N.F. Riyasa Ms. R.M.N Samankumari | Dr. Harshi Weerakoon (Supervisor) |
| 36 | ERC/2021/36 | Association between perceived academic stress and depression among undergraduates in the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | J.S.L. Perera A.A.I.E. Perera G.K.S. Perera H.B.C. Perera K.L.V. Perera | Dr. A.M.M.V. Kumari (Supervisor) |
| 37 | ERC/2021/37 | Awareness, knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination and cervical cancer among students at selected National Colleges of Education in Sri Lanka. | K.G.R.S.Menuka M.M.T.D.Mapa V.L.S.Mapatuna V.S.Marambage M.M.F.Sumaiyya A.H.M.Miyath | Dr. Selvaratnam Srishankar (Supervisor) |
| 38 | ERC/2021/39 | Perception of the Medical Students on the Effectiveness of the Diet Plans Commonly Used to Reduce Body Weight. | S.A.A.Dayananda RDN Dayananda SPSH Dayananda FHCD De Silva MSS De Silva TSL Deshapriya | Dr. Vasana Mendis (Supervisor) |
| 39 | ERC/2021/40 | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice associated with intestinal nematodes and intestinal protozoan infections among first- and second-year undergraduates of faculty of Medicine and Social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | J.M.R.I. Dasanayaka Ms. K.M.S. Chathunika Ms. P.A.R.W. Chathurangi Ms. U.D.U. Chathurika Ms. W.M.G.I.A. Dassanayaka | Prof. Kosala Weerakoon (Supervisor) |
| 40 | ERC/2021/41 | Awareness and attitude of Intimate Partner Violence among medical undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | D.K.P.G.L.V. Polgolla T.M. Phillips M.N.P. Pinto L.M.C.P. Rathnayaka M.D.V.P. Premarathne | Dr. G.S. Amarasinghe (Supervisor) |
| 41 | ERC/2021/42 | Psychological distress and health issues among the residents in villages affected by elephant attacks. | D.D Fernando R.S.I.A Ekanayaka E.M.T Ekanayake A.H.F Fazniya K.K.N.S Fernando | Y.P.J.N Warnasekara (Supervisor) |
| 42 | ERC/2021/44 | Exploration of associated factors and self-medication practices of PMS among Sri Lankan adult women of reproductive age group: an online survey. | Mr. P.M.Samarawickrama Miss. S.M.M.N.Samarakoon Miss.V.K.L.N.N.Samarasinghe Miss. W.A.R.Sewwandi Miss. M.J.F.Shazna | Dr. P.H.G.J. Pushpakumara (Supervisor) |
| 43 | ERC/2021/45 | Physical activity and pregnancy outcomes among the pregnant women from Rajarata pregnancy Cohort and delivered in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Miss. M.M.G.S.K.Bandara Miss.S.S. Askin Miss. H.M.L.N.Bandara Mr. R.M.C.M.Bandara Miss.S.B.H.S.Bandara | Prof. Suneth Agampodi (Supervisor) |
| 44 | ERC/2021/46 | Fathers’ Emotional Quotient(EQ) and Mental health(MH) status during the antenatal period of his spouse, and its effect towards postpartum mental health status of the mother. | B.K.M. Jayamanna W.A.P. Jagadeepa (Miss) B.A.R.N. Jayananda H.K.S.K. Jayarathne S.A.M.I. Jayasekara | Dr. Ayesh Hettiarachchi (Supervisor) |
| 45 | ERC/2021/47 | Medical undergraduates’ perception of complementary and alternative medicine in FMAS, University of Rajarata, Sri Lanka. | J.P.C. Jayawardhana R.B.T.L. Jayawardhana U.L.T.D. Jayasekara S.P.R.M. Jayasinghe J.M.N.R. Jayasinghe | Dr. S.M.A. Jayawardhana (Supervisor) |
| 46 | ERC/2021/48 | Problems and Expectations of Parents of Children admitted to A Tertiary Care Hospital While Interacting with Medical Students; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. | Mr. MNM Nazmil Miss. WNSR Nawarathne Miss. TM Nayanathara Miss. JADK Nirma Miss. TLP Nisalka Miss. MPSM Pathirana | Dr. Janith Chandrakumara (Supervisor) |
| 47 | ERC/2021/49 | Awareness & Practices of Mindfulness and Exploration of the need for a stress reduction programme among medical undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Ms. S.Z. Latiff Mr. R.M.S.L Liyadipitiya Mr. K.U. Madusanka Mr. W.A.S. Madusanka Mr. K.D.T Dilshara | Prof. T.C. Agampodi (Supervisor) |
| 48 | ERC/2021/50 | Prevalence of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation among chronic kidney disease patients attending renal clinic in Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. | KMGDPM Dias KI Dhananjana HPLM Dharmathilaka KPI Dilshan SPA Dilshan | Dr. BAM Wickramasinghe (Supervisor) |
| 49 | ERC/2021/51 | Short term outcomes of primary PCI at a centre without access to on-site cardiac surgery; experiences at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Dr. A.P. Wanniarachchi | Dr. D Dharmawardena Dr. P Wijegoonewardena Dr. S Karunarathne Dr. SY Amarasinghe Dr. PN Suraweera Dr. KH Karunarathne Dr. PP Herath Dr. P Saravanan |
| 50 | ERC/2021/52 | Anaesthetic drug wastage and its financial burden in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Minura Hapugoda | Dr. H.M.S.W.Wijerathne |
| 51 | ERC/2021/54 | Non pathological lower uterine tract symptoms among late pregnant mothers in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. D.M.A.K.Dissanayake | Dr. L. Senarathne Ms. K.M.D.S.Karunarathne |
| 52 | ERC/2021/55 | Prevalence and Associated Factors of Burnout, Stress, Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms among Doctors Working in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura and Specified COVID-19 Units in Anuradhapura District in Sri Lanka During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. | Dr. G.U. Rambukwella | None |
| 53 | ERC/2021/56 | Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and practice on sitting posture and computer ergonomics among Undergraduate Medical students, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura. | Dr. Harshi Weerakoon | Ms. G.W.W. Malshani |
| 54 | ERC/2021/57 | Knowledge and attitudes on varicella zoster infection and its vaccine among parents of children presenting to a Paediatric unit in a tertiary care hospital in rural Sri Lanka. | Dr. K.M.S.S. Rathnasiri | Dr. M.G.U.S. Fernando Dr. G.G.G.T. Amarakoon |
| 55 | ERC/2021/58 | Congenital malformation patterns and characteristics among newborns in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. GGGT Amarakoon | Dr. M.R. Wijesundara Dr. P.U. Ranathunga Dr. A.H.N.P.Wijesinghe Dr. KMSS Rathnasiri Dr. HK Wijayarathne |
| 56 | ERC/2021/59 | Cost analysis in children with acute poisoning in Teaching Hospital- Anuradhapura. | Dr. GGGT Amarakoon | Dr MGUS Fernando Dr KMSS Rathnasiri Dr HK Wijayarathne |
| 57 | ERC/2021/60 | Clinical profile of down syndrome in a tertiary care center – Sri Lanka. | Dr. GGGT Amarakoon | Dr N.P.K.P.Wijerathne Dr H.K. Wijayarathne Dr. W.A.J.C. Chandrakumara |
| 58 | ERC/2021/62 | Banning of highly hazardous pesticides in Sri Lanka: a multi-methods study of stakeholder views. | Dr. Manjula Weerasinghe | Dr Lisa Schölin Prof Michael Eddleston |
| 59 | ERC/2021/63 | Proteomic and Machine Learning approach to early detection of proteins involved in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu). | Dr. Eustace Fernando | Mr. Ranjan Dissanayake Dr. Ajith Rajapaksha Dr. Kaushalya Premachandra Dr. Nishantha Nanayakkara |
| 60 | ERC/2021/64 | Effectiveness of Dharma Therapy on Psychological Distress in Adult Cancer Patients in North Central Province of Sri Lanka: A Mixed Method Study. | Rev. Gomila Gunalankara | None |
| 61 | ERC/2021/66 | Association between the level of empathy and academic performance among medical undergraduates, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. W.S.P.Karunarathna Ms. M.H.Karunarathne Ms. S.K.N.Karunasena Mr. P.M.H.Kulanjith Mr. W.G.S.Kumarawansha Ms. K.A.D.S.Kuruwita | Dr. Wasana Jayarathne (Supervisor) |
| 62 | ERC/2021/67 | comparision of the effect Intra- articular and intravenous injection of tranexamic acid on blood loss in total knee arthroplasty. | Dr. Antoine Kishan | None |
| 63 | ERC/2021/68 | Use of morphine for postoperative pain: Attitudes and perceptions among nurses in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Minura Hapugoda | Dr. H. Yashoda Perera |
| 64 | ERC/2021/74 | Exploration on Sri Lankan sloth bear, Melursus ursinus inornatus attack on humans admitted to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. S.P.B.Thalgaspitiya | Dr. Amila Siriwardena Dr. Venkat Chenthuran Dr. Buddhika T.B.Wijeratne |
| 65 | ERC/2021/75 | Lung function assessment in children aged 5 and 6 years with wheeze followed up at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: a preliminary study. | Dr. R. M. S. I. Rajapakse | Prof. S. B. Agampodi Dr. W. A. D. L. Amarasiri Dr. B. M. G. D. Yasaratne Dr. Janith Chandrakumara |
| 66 | ERC/2021/76 | Maternal delivery complications associated with antenatal obesity and overweight in a cohort of pregnant mothers in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. | Dr. UWNK Dharmasoma | None |
| 67 | ERC/2021/77 | Practices of responsive feeding and associated factors among primary caregivers of 6-18 months children in Thalawa MOH area, Anuradhapura District. | Dr. M S Satherasinghe | None |
| 68 | ERC/2021/78 | Factors Associated with Selected Nutritional Problems of Infants Aged 6-12 Months During the COVID -19 Pandemic in Nuwaragam Palatha Central (NPC) MOH Area in Anuradhapura District. | Dr. C.V Karunarathna | None |
| 69 | ERC/2021/79 | Dextran in Early Leakage Phase of Dengue prevents Shock. | Dr. Chamara Sarathchandra Dr. Ruwanthi Bandara | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana Prof. Indika Gawarammana Prof. Arjuna Madagama Dr. Senaka Pilapitiya Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa Dr. Hemal Senanayake Dr. A.M.S.T. Kumari |
| 70 | ERC/2021/80 | Surveillance and monitoring approaches during chemotherapy in cancer patients at risk of cardiac toxicity, TH Anuradhapura. | Dr. NC Lokunarangoda | Dr. PHGJ Pushpakumara Dr. NAK Mahasen Nettikumara Dr. HT Samadara Sripali |
| 71 | ERC/2021/82 | Acute undifferentiated fever in children: clinico-epidemiology and microbial aetiology. | Prof. Kosala Weerakoon | Dr. Jagath Ranasinghe |
| 72 | ERC/2021/83 | Prevalence of fungal infection among the patients with post-tuberculosis fibro-cavitatory lung disease. | Dr. Manoj Chathuranga | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana Dr. Nandika Hrischandra Dr.Chamara Sarathchandra |
| 73 | ERC/2021/84 | Public health midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, perception and practices on birth defects: A descriptive study in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. | Dr. SMA Jayawardana | Dr CS Paththinige Dr DJ Hewabosthanthrige Dr KIS Koralegedara Dr SC Jinasena Dr HMDD Herath Dr B.N.T. Gunarathne |
| 74 | ERC/2021/85 | Impact of COVID19 pandemic on diet, physical activities, and wellbeing of Sri Lankan adults. | Dr. S.P.A.S. Senadheera | Dr. H.T.W. Weerakoon Dr. P.H.N.Madhubhashini Dr. R.A.D.M.Weerakkodi Dr. K.M.O.D.K.Alahakoon |
| 75 | ERC/2021/87 | Establishment of Leishmania Spp. culture and the evaluation of host-immune responses among patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Harshi Weerakoon | Prof. Kosala Weerakoon Dr Geoffrey Gobert Dr. Buthsiri Sumanasena |
| 76 | ERC/2021/88 | Clinical presentation, associated factors and chemical composition of renal stones: A prospective cross-sectional study. | Dr. Harshi Weerakoon | Dr. Nalaka Herath Prof. Kosala Weerakoon |
| 77 | ERC/2021/89 | Prevalence, intensity, and associated factors of intestinal parasitoses among school children in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Prof. Kosala Weerakoon | Prof. Anjana Silva Prof.Susiji Wickramasinghe Prof. Nuwan Wickramasinghe Dr Nalini Jayakody Ms.PKumbukgahdeniaya Prof. Don McManus |
| 78 | ERC/2021/91 | Profile of overweight and obese patients attending the medical nutrition clinic – Teaching Hospital – Anuradhapura. | Dr. MSM Fernando | Dr. Sashi Prabha Ebell Dr. Sajitha Lakmini Jayasekera |
Approved Projects 2020
| ERC number | Research project | PI Name | Co-investigators |
| ERC/2020/02 | Factors determining the quality of life in asthmatic patients, attending the respiratory clinic of Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Mr. KWDC Kapuwatta | Ms. HMSW Karunarathna Ms. TWMSV Karunathilaka Ms. MKP Karunathilake Ms. JPHC Keshari Ms. KAVK Kodithuwakku |
| ERC/2020/03 | Barriers in occupation and service provision of the public health midwives in Anuradhapura District – A cross sectional study. | Mr. DSRL Dissanayake | Mr. DMTD Dissanayake Ms. DMMH Dissanayake Ms. TAPS Dissanayake Ms. SAT Dilshani |
| ERC/2020/04 | Effect of different types of commercially available dinner food on fasting blood glucose level and triacylglycerol (TAG) level. | Mr. SBYMCCY Bandara | Ms. KMNS Bandara Ms. WMYHKW Bandara Ms. MRPU Bandara Ms. RMMA Bandara Mr. PTS Bandara |
| ERC/2020/05 | Knowledge, Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Occupational Health Hazards among Health Care Workers in Professorial Unit, Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. | Ms. MSL Wijerathna | Ms. MDIL Wijekoon Ms. KST Wickramasingha Mr. PATAB wijesinghe Ms. UKIU Wijesinghe |
| ERC/2020/06 | Prevalence and associated factors of oral candidiasis in patients attending the Respiratory Clinic, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Mr. IN Senavirathna Mr. RMCS Siriwardana | Ms. GD Sewwandi Ms. SMAGM Sewwandia Ms. TSM Silva Ms. WAKD Silva |
| ERC/2020/07 | Assessment of microbial colonization in the canteen at Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. PASS Jayawardana | Ms. VS Jayathunga Ms. KGGS Kahagalla Ms. KSS Kahawala Ms. KMNA Kallora Ms. TP Kapuge |
| ERC/2020/08 | Distribution of Personality traits among Pre-clinical and Para-clinical medical students in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-Cross Sectional Study. | Mr. TATR Abeywardhana | Mr. A Abdul Faari Ms. AMIP Abeysinghe Ms. AMTB Adikari Ms. WCP Amarasiri Ms. CNW Arachchi |
| ERC/2020/09 | Association between epilepsy and parental risk factors among the epileptic patients attending to neurology clinic at Teaching Hospital Anuradhpura: A case control study. | Mr. LNS Randika | Ms. WA Ruwanthi Ms. DGH Ruwanthika Mr. MSM Safnas Ms. ASUDB Samarakoon Ms. SMIS Samarakoon |
| ERC/2020/10 | Prevalence of minor psychiatric morbidity among Buddhist monks in Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura. | Mr. IGSD Weerasiri | Ms. WMBS Weerasekara Ms. KBTM Weerasinghe Mr. WHAK Weerawardhana Mr. WRCCB Welipitiya Ms. WAHM Weragoda |
| ERC/2020/11 | Prevalence of crystalluria among 21 to 25 years old medical students of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. DPMSM Jayasingha | Ms. PDGDR Jayarathna Mr. DPMSM Jayasingha Ms. NM Jayasinghe Mr. WSSK Jayasinghe |
| ERC/2020/12 | Testing the efficacy of Indian Polyvalent and Australian Polyvalent Antivenoms in neutralizing the pro-coagulant effects of viper venoms from Sri Lanka. | Mr. DP Madialagan | Ms. JDD Madhushani Ms. MMH Madhushika Mr. KADC Madhushanka Ms. WMY Maduwanthi Ms. MGGNN Mahanama |
| ERC/2020/13 | Risk factor prevalence and burden of non-communicable disease among disabled soldiers and challenges to their wives. | Mr. IMMST Wijesooriya | Ms. DPYW Wijesooriya Ms. WMDS Wijesundara Mr. AMMV Wimalarathne Ms. AGSN Wijesooriya |
| ERC/2020/14 | Usage and Perceptions of Traditional Medicine among CKD Patients attending to THA. | Mr. IKMAU Ilangasinghe | Ms. IMJB Ilangakoon Ms. MFF Ishara Ms. MTF Hilma Ms. KISCK Indipalage Ms. MUF HUmaira |
| ERC/2020/15 | Parents’ Knowledge and attitudes on Excess Screen Time. | Mr. GGUR Hemachandra | Mr. PHMGB Herath Ms. EMNDT Gunarathna Ms. MGNN Gunathilka Ms. HAVMK Hapuarachchi Ms. HMVP Herath |
| ERC/2020/16 | Investigation of the efficacy of antivenoms for treating systematic myotoxicity in snake envenoming. | Ms. KWSAP Thakshila | None |
| ERC/2020/17 | Effect of learning style on examination performance of medical students; a descriptive cross-sectional study. | Ms. WMDN Chandrananda | Ms. B Anne Benarrin Ms. AM Afshan Begam Mr. JMS Chanaka Mr. BMDE Chandrarathne |
| ERC/2020/18 | Comparative Analysis of Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia between Teenage and Adult Pregnant Mothers in Anuradhapura District; A cross-sectional study. | Mr. WADT Wijenayake | Ms. SN Withanaarachchi Ms. YKAS Yatiwella Ms. TF Zashna Mr. AA Zayed Ms. TKH Begam |
| ERC/2020/19 | Knowledge and attitudes regarding substance use, among second year medical students in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. WAKP Dharmarathne | Mr. RPD Dilhan Ms. IKS Dewapriya Ms. YDM Dilani Mr. MDLS Dharmasena Mr. WMSC Dilshan |
| ERC/2020/20 | The associated factors and outcomes of teenage pregnancy in teenage mothers of Anuradhapura district. | Mr. NMAS Nawinne | Mr. TDB Mapa Mr. MMR Mahara Ms. BDDS Mayamulle Ms. MMSN Munasinghe Ms. AMF Mushrrafa |
| ERC/2020/21 | Pre-retirement planning, its correlates and association with mental health status among army officers in Security Forces Headquarters Wanni. | Mr. BPSS Palliyaguruge | Ms. BP Nishamani Ms. KUDAU Nishadhi Ms. WAD Nimesha Ms. LZ Nazreen Mr. MPAC Pathirana |
| ERC/2020/22 | Adverse effect of Iron Chelation Therapy in Thalassemia Patients at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura – A cross-sectional study. | Mr. DBIWAS Bndara | Mr. MAPUM Arachchi Mr. MTAH Asjath Ms. AMBIIK Athauda Ms. S Athulugama Ms. BPM Bamunuarachchi |
| ERC/2020/23 | Exploration on sexual education and sexual behaviors among grade 9-12 students in Anuradhapura. | Mr. WPMS Godawela | Mrs. FHF Faneekka Ms. RDSS Fernando Mr. WGRL Fernando Ms. DY Gomes Ms. GSK Gonadoowa |
| ERC/2020/24 | Prevalence and awareness of Helminthiasis among pregnant mothers in Anuradhapura district Sri Lanka. | Mr. KMWLB Konara | Mr. SAI Lakshan Mr. LHMAT Lansakara Ms. BS Liyanage Ms. KDM Kularathna |
| ERC/2020/25 | Prevalence and factors associated with visual impairment and other eye-related problems among undergraduate of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. S Pravanan | Ms. KWDSP Perera Mr. WMR Praveen Mr. TKIA Premarathna Ms. PPMH Priyankara |
| ERC/2020/26 | Knowledge and Attitudes towards Antibiotic resistance and misuse among doctors in a single centre in Sri Lanka. | Ms. PPASK Ratnayake | Ms. S Rivanisha Ms. VIP Rodrigo Ms. MAFF Roshan Mr. HTLL Rupasinghe Dr. JAAS Jayaweera Dr. Anushka Ruwanpathirana |
| ERC/2020/27 | Effect of music on short term memory of 2018/2019 year medical undergraduates in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. KMG Madhushan | Ms. ST Liyanamana Mr. MRM Luthufi Ms. MRID Maddumarala Ms. KMVR Madhuhansi |
| ERC/2020/28 | Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dietary salt intake among government school teachers in Nuwaragam Palatha East educational division in Anuradhapura district. | Mr. A Samarasinghe | Mr. DMSP Senevirathne Mr. SOADR Samarasekara Ms. TD Sammani Ms. GHDM Sanjula Ms. RMJP Senarathna |
| ERC/2020/29 | Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among patients aged 20 to 65 years admitted to surgical and medical units of Base Hospital Thambuttegama, and their awareness about the disease and its management plans with comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of diagnostic tools. | Mr. EMIN Ekanayake | Ms. WD Erandi Ms. TK Edirisooriya Ms. UA Ekanayake Ms. EVI Ellewela Dr. MT Muthunyake |
| ERC/2020/30 | Reproductive Opinions and Attitudes of Parents of Children with Beta Thalassemia Major Managed in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka. | Mr. IHT Sudaraka | Mr. MHM Suhail Ms. BI Thanthirige Ms. APR Somathilaka Ms. MS Sumaiya Ms. WWGK Sithmini |
| ERC/2020/31 | Myths and believes during pregnancy and childbirth among pregnant mothers in Anuradhapura District. | Mr. SMDM Upasena | Ms. G Ushanandani Mr. WANN Weerakkodi Ms. TR Warnakulasooriya Mr. TMHS Thennakoon |
| ERC/2020/32 | Knowledge regading breast cancer among nursing students. | Mr. RMWD Rajaguru | Mr. APIS Priyashan Ms. RMSH Rajakaruna Ms. RMCHI Rajapaksha Ms. HNK Rajapaksha Ms. RC Rajasinghe |
| ERC/2020/33 | Patient’s perception and impact of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A descriptive cross sectional study. | Mr. SC Delay | Dr. B Sumanasena Mr. SH De Zoysa Ms. Colambaarachchci Mr. EGC Crishan Ms. DRWNK Dembatapitiya Ms. LMWK De Silva |
| ERC/2020/34 | Public view about professionalism lapses among Sri Lankan doctors. | Mr. RGVR Randeniya | Mr. RMPP Ranabhahu Ms. HCJ Ranawaka Mr. CU Rathnayaka Ms. KMUS Rathnayake |
| ERC/2020/35 | Analysis of the cytokine profile and clinical presentation of asymptomatic and symptomatic SARS Co V 2 infected patients. | Dr. J A A S Jayaweera | Dr. S D Pilapitiya Mr W Wkumbukgolla Dr H T Weerakoon Dr S Sumathipala |
| ERC/2020/36 | Exploring the immune modulatory effects of an ayurvedic medication regimen. | Dr. Kosala Weerakoon | Dr. Senaka Pilapitiya Dr. Harshi Weerakoon Prof. Jayanthe Rajapakshe Prof. SAM Kularathne |
| ERC/2020/37 | Understanding the impact of COVID-19 global pandemic (including self-isolation and quarantine measures) on the lives of young children aged 18 months to 3 years and their main carer: a diary study through an online multifunction messaging app. | Prof. Athula Sumathipala | Dr. Kethakie Lamahewa Dr. Rosa Lau Dr. Stephanie Satariano Dr. Ghadah Alkhaldi Dr. Kalpani Abhayasinghe Dr. Kaushalya Jayaweera |
| ERC/2020/38 | Understanding the impact of COVID-19 global pandemic on the psychological and behavioural patterns of a group of youth and young adults repatriated back to Sri Lanka from the UK due to COVID-19 and quarantined at Diyagama Quarantine Centre: a qualitative study. | Prof. Athula Sumathipala | Dr. Duminda Guruge Dr. Kalpani Abhayasinghe Ms. Navodya Weerasinghe Mr. Madura Hewamulla Mr. Lasith Dissanayake Mr. Titus Karunathilaka |
| ERC/2020/39 | Descriptive study of clinical features of COVID patients admitted to Methsiri Sevana, Anuradhapura. | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana Dr. Anuranga Senanayake | Dr. Saranga Sumathipala Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe Prof. Janaka De Silva Prof. SAM Kularathne Prof. Sarath Lekamwasam Prof. Kamani Wanigasuriya Dr. H.D.C. Rathnasooriya |
| ERC/2020/40 | Medical undergraduates’ perception of their role and willingness to assist in COVID-19 health sector preparedness and response. | Dr. WAND Wickramasinghe | Dr. SW Jayarathne Dr. SD Pilapitiya |
| ERC/2020/42 | Lived experience of Sri Lankans hospitalized with COVID 19: a mixed method study. | Prof. Athula Sumathipala | Dr. Asiri Hewamalage Dr. Enoka Wickramasinghe Dr. Kaushalya Jayaweera Prof.Suneth Agampody Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe Dr.Kalpani Abhayasinghe Dr.Buddhika Feranando |
| ERC/2020/43 | Non-financial Rewards and Job Satisfaction among Permanent Academic Staff of State Universities in Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study. | Mr. LADHR Wijayathunga | Dr. D Rathish |
| ERC/2020/44 | Factors associated with reporting and effects on pregnancy outcome after presenting with reduced or absent fetal movements among antenatal population in Anuradhapura district. | Dr. G.T Sangeeth Leelarathna | Dr. Sumith Warnasuriya Dr. G.P.M Leelarathna |
| ERC/2020/45 | Gynaecological Laparoscopy Audit at Professorial Unit, Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Dr. DMA Kumara | None |
| ERC/2020/47 | Perceived stress and associated factors among nursing students in the College of Nursing, Anuradhapura. | Mr. KAS Sunil | None |
| ERC/2020/48 | Stress and coping strategies during clinical training among 2nd year and 3rd year nursing students in school of nursing Anuradhapura. | Miss. EKNC Bandara Miss. UMM Madhumali | Ms. PGSN Ariyananda Ms. AAD Athukorala Ms. RMML Bandara Ms. BMHV Bandaranayake Ms. IDIN Fernando Ms. GMDS Gunarathna Ms. PTA Lasmini Ms. HWGD Liyanage Ms. WVMK Madhu Ms. WVP Madumini Ms. TTS Madhushani Ms. KAI Madhuwanthi |
| ERC/2020/49 | A study of perception of nursing students on current teaching and learning practices in nursing education at College of Nursing, Anuradhapura. | Ms. BACV Amarasekara Ms. SDDK Senadheera | Ms. SDRB Dissanayake Ms. DMGG Dissanayake Ms. EMSD Ekanayake Ms. EMPD Ekanayake Ms. WAND Gunarathna Ms. YA Gunasinghe Ms. IM Guruge Ms. PLGND Hemamali Ms. HMCP Herath Ms. HMPGRK Herath Ms. JNA Herath Ms. IGNM Ilukdeniya |
| ERC/2020/50 | Factors Associated for the Current Formative Clinical Evaluation among Nursing Students at College of Nursing, Anuradhapura. | Mr. KAS Shantha Mrs. WMSK Wijayasundata | None |
| ERC/2020/53 | Knowledge on disinfectants and associated factors among student nurses in college of nursing Anuradhapura. | Ms. KSS Karunasena Ms. MANT Kumari Ms. MHD Kalanika | Ms. KS Jayasundara Ms. ND Jayasundara Ms. JMDR Jayasundara Ms. PASS Jayawardana Ms. KWMPU Kandepola Ms. UGRH Kariyawasam Ms. KMNSS Kulathunga Ms. BN Kumarasinghe Ms. SS Kumari Ms. SM Kumari |
| ERC/2020/54 | Challenges faced by left –handed students in an academic setting at College of Nursing, Anuradhapura. | Ms. WBMCP Weerasekara Ms. WAH Wathsala Ms. WHMASM Weerasinghe | Ms. RP Viloshini Ms. WKASS Waththegama Ms. WMST Weerasinghe Ms. HPPS Weerasinghe Ms. KGMH Wijerathna Ms. HMMS Wijesekara Ms. WDKL Wijesinghe Ms. CS Wijesiri Ms. WMMP Wijesundara Ms. AMKU Wipulasena Ms. APIN Kumara |
| ERC/2020/55 | Satisfaction on Hostel facilities among nursing students at College Of Nursing Anuradhapura. | Ms. MTNM Rathnayake Ms. PMYM Panditharathna Ms. RNS Rathnayaka | Ms. ALM Prasangika Ms. EDAN Prabhodini Ms. KD Rajapaksha Ms. HDSP Rajakaruna Ms. MW Ranathunga Ms. PHAD Ranathunga Ms. RMSI Rathnayake Ms. PRH Paranagama Ms. PAG Piyasena Ms. PWMH Pallekumbura Mr. RRAC Ranathunga |
| ERC/2020/56 | Usage of information and communication technology for academic purposes among nursing students at College of Nursing Anuradhapura. | Ms. RMAA Rathnayake Ms. TSF Rukshana Mr. KAS Shantha | Ms. DMSC Dissanayake Ms. YGHI Rathnayake Ms. RMRA Rathnayake Ms. WGDGK Rathnayake Ms. RMMP Rathnayake Ms. JMKU Ravihari Ms. KMHM Rodrigo Ms. SS Sandamali Ms. SA Sandamali Ms. SMTC Samarakoon Ms. SN Samarasekara Ms. WPS Samarasinghe |
| ERC/2020/57 | A study on the learning styles and learning approaches among nursing students at College Of Nursing-Anuradhapura. | Ms. RN Mathagaweera Ms. IM Manawasinghe Ms. MADM Marasinghe | Ms. NS Mahanayake Ms. MS Manawadu Ms. MMRSWH Menikdewela Ms. DMN Manohari Ms. MHPDN Marasinghe Ms. MALIP Munasinghe Ms. NBNK Nawarathna Ms. KGM Nimeshani Ms. CRMP Nirmali |
| ERC/2020/58 | Training needs assessment of nursing officers at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Mrs. WMSK Wijayasundara Mr. MA Wimal | None |
| ERC/2020/60 | Student Nurses’ perception on Educational Environment of college of Nursing, Anuradhapura. | Ms. SMIH Jayasena Ms. JMDJ jayakody Ms. GMPM Jayarathna | Ms. MD Amarasinghe Ms. AKLE Jayakodi Ms. YEV Jayakaduwa Ms. GDD Jayalath Ms. MRVSA Jayasena Ms. MH Jayasinghe Ms. ADDMB Jayasinghe Ms. SS Senadeera Ms. NN Wijerathne |
| ERC/2020/63 | A study on occupation related upper limb injuries reported to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura and to Base Hospital Thambuththegama. | Dr. NS Yawasinghe | None |
| ERC/2020/64 | Single centre experience of arteriographic distribution patterns of Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia: Cross-sectional study on patients presenting to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. Amanthana Marasinghe | Dr. Gowcikan Navanesan Dr. Chalinda Samaranayake |
| ERC/2020/65 | Survey on documentation of transfer forms by medical officers in the peripheral hospitals in the Anuradhapura District. | Dr. HMSY Herath | Dr. JH Liyanage |
| ERC/2020/67 | Determining the optimal timing for surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection. | Dr. S Srishankar | Dr. SPB Thalgaspitiya Dr. P Nelihela |
| ERC/2020/68 | A prospective cohort study to investigate the transmission and burden of MRSA in households in the Anuradhapura district. | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana | Dr. Thomas Darton Dr. Thushan De Silva Dr. Rebecca Corrigan Dr. Thom Lock Dr. J.A.A.S. Jayaweera Dr. A.G.D.T.L.G. Yapa |
| ERC/2020/78 | Prevalence and associated factors for Corona virus related anxiety among Sri Lankan population: an online survey. | Dr. D Rathish | Dr. HRGH Wijewardana Dr. DMPLK Abeyrathna D r. PHGJ Pushpakumara |
| ERC/2020/80 | Traditional Medicine Dammika Bandara syrup © for mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 patients to reduce viral load: study protocol for a single centre double-blind (treating clinicians and assessors) randomized parallel-group phase 1/11 clinical trial. | Dr. SD Pilapitiya Prof. Sisira Siribaddana | Prof. Neelika Malavige Prof. Rajitha Wickramasinghe Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe Prof. Janaka De Silva Prof. Sarath Lekamwasam Prof. SAM Kularathne Prof. Kamani Wanigasuriya Prof. Anjana Silva Dr. Saranga Sumathipala Dr. Chinthaka Rathnasooriya Dr. Swarna Kaluthota |
Approved projects 2019
| ERC number | Research project | PI Name | Co-investigators
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| ERC/2019/01 | Antibiotic self-medication practices among dwellers in the Nuwaragam Palatha East Medical Officer of Health area: a community-based study. | Dr. D Rathish | Dr. WAND Wickramasinghe |
| ERC/2019/02 | Study on the in-vitro human-Hemoglobin process as an alternative to Bovine serum albumin glycation for the purpose of novel bioassay development. | Dr. SMA Jayawardana Mr. Harin Gunaratne | Dr. P Ranasinghe Mr. PKDCT Somadasa |
| ERC/2019/03 | Acute and long-term clinical outcomes of patients with urinary tract infections treated in the Professorial Medical Unit, T.H. Anuradhapura: a cohort study. | Dr. Chamara Sarathchandra Dr. Ruwanthi Bandara | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana Dr. Thushara Senanayake Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa Dr. Hemal Senanayake Dr. Niroshan Lokunarangoda Dr. Nuwan Premawardana |
| ERC/2019/06 | Quality of Life and Community Health Assets in Elderly in Rural Sri Lanka. | Dr. WAND Wickramasinghe | Prof. SB Agampodi Dr. TVRA Perera |
| ERC/2019/07 | Generating Evidence for Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths: The Rajarata Pregnancy cohort (RAPCO). | Dr. TC Agampodi | Prof. SB Agampodi Dr. ND Wickramasinghe Dr. MKL Irangani Dr. PMB Jayathilake |
| ERC/2019/08 | Clinico-epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross sectional study. | Dr. Kosala Weerakoon | Dr. Anjana Silva Dr. Suboda Waiddyanatha Dr. Buthsiri Sumanasena Dr. Deepani Munidasa |
| ERC/2019/10 | A study on snake venom induced acute kidney injury is it pre-renal or Renal? | Dr. AP Senanayake | Dr. Anjana Silva; Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa Dr. Senaka Pilapitiya Dr. Chamara Sarathchandra Dr. Hemal Senanayake Dr. N Lokunarangoda; |
| ERC/2019/12 | Study on dietary behavior related to foods that are likely to contain trans fat. | Snr. Prof. Sagarika Ekanayake | None |
| ERC/2019/13 | Prevalence and associated factors of differentiated Thyroid cancer among patients registered in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura; A hospital-based study. | Dr. HT Sripali Samadara | Dr. N Premawardana Dr. HMSPK Herath Dr. KAP Dharmasena Dr. S Sathya Udara Dr.E.J.T.S. Weerasinghe |
| ERC/2019/15 | Determining the awareness of emergency contraceptive methods among first year medical students in Faculty of medicine and Allied sciences in RUSL. | Miss. DADK Somasiri Ms. HMMK Jayasekara | None |
| ERC/2019/16 | Adolescent depression and substance use in Vavuniya District. | Prof. Athula Sumathipala | Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe Dr. Lavan Selvaratnam Dr. Buddhika Abeyrathna Dr. Kaushalya Jayaweera |
| ERC/2019/19 | Risk factors, co morbidities and complications associated with preterm birth: A case control study in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. | Dr. CS Dissanayake | Ms. HMAG Karunarathna Dr. RSC Desmen Dr. PWDCH Rodrigo Dr. KIS Koralegedara Dr. CS Paththinige; |
| ERC/2019/21 | Students’ perception of the educational environment in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Dr. SMKA Ranaweera | Dr. CS Paththinige Dr. NGGCS Nanayakkara |
| ERC/2019/22 | Association between Non-alcoholic fatty liver and development of Gestational diabetes mellitus and other pregnancy outcomes among pregnant mothers in Anuradhapura district, A Cohort study. | Dr. KIS Koralegedara | Prof. SB Agampodi Dr. KG Dayaratne |
| ERC/2019/23 | Knowledge and attitudes towards the cadaveric Organ donation among health professions in Sri Lanka. | Dr. MMNA Marasinghe | Dr. MK Gamakumbura Dr. S Sathya Udara Dr. HVSSD Dias; |
| ERC/2019/24 | Use of Anti-diabetic Herbs Among Diabetic Patients Attending VP-OPD clinic , Teaching Hospital “- Anuradhapura. | Dr. ATW Jayawardena | Dr. Anoma Bandaranayake Dr. NGSC Jinasena Dr. JAC Jayasinghe Dr. WKLT Fernando |
| ERC/2019/25 | Acute undifferentiated fever in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: clinico-epidemiology and microbial aetiology. | Dr. Kosala Weerakoon | Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa Dr. Anjana Silva Dr. Subodha Waidyanatha Prof. Sisira Siribaddana Dr. Senaka Pilapitiya Dr. Chamara Sarathchandra Dr. Hemal Senanayake Dr. Niroshan Lokunarangoda |
| ERC/2019/26 | Prevalence and associated factors of visual defects among pre-clinical medical students in the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Dr. K.M.D. Edirisooriya Dr. S.M.K.K. Samarakoon | Dr. Sujanthi Wickramage |
| ERC/2019/27 | Using smart phone technology to monitor physical activity among medical students. | Dr. DSYKK Dissanayake | Prof. SB Agampodi Dr. YPJN Warnasekara |
| ERC/2019/28 | Assess the knowledge and perception of hazards exposed by first and second year medical students during anatomy dissection. | Dr. PWDCH Rodrigo | Dr. CS Paththinige Dr. YPJN Warnasekara Dr. KIS Koralegedara Mr. HHTSM Vijithananda |
| ERC/2019/29 | Awareness, knowledge and perceptions of physiotherapy among third and fourth year students in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Ms. DMKN SenarathMs. AAK Sandamali Ms. WMMU Wijekoon | Dr. CS Paththinige Dr. Sujanthi Wickramage Dr. KIS Koralegedara; |
| ERC/2019/30 | Prevalence of asthma and atopy among preschool children of Anuradhapura district and lung function assessment in preschool children. | Dr. RMSI Rajapakse | None |
| ERC/2019/31 | Effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on psychological and psychological parameters in pregnant women in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. | Dr. SP Wickramage | None |
| ERC/2019/32 | Socioeconomic Causes of Maternal Deaths in the Anuradhapura District in Sri Lanka: A Root Cause Analysis (RCA). | Dr. MKL Irangani | Prof. SB Agampodi Dr. TC Agampodi Dr. PMB Jayathilaka Dr. RPIR Prasanna Dr. JMSB Jayasundara Mr. GSP Gunarathne |
| ERC/2019/33 | Incidences Monitoring and Occupational Exposure Study of Highly Hazardous Pesticide (HHPs) and Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations (SHPF) Among Famers in Sri Lanka. | Ms. JP Marasinghe | Dr. JA Sumith Ms. PWY Lakshani; Ms. USK Abeysinghe; Dr. M Weerasinge |
| ERC/2019/35 | Laparoscopic Myomectomy in Sri Lanaka. | Dr. DMAK Dissanayake | Dr. HMMK Jayasekara |
| ERC/2019/36 | Descriptive study on Laparoscopic Myomectomy and its complications, patient’s outcome and satisfaction in a University Laparoscopy center, Sri Lanka. | Dr. DMAK Dissanayake | Dr. HMMK Jayasekara |
| ERC/2019/40 | Development and validation of a tool to measure the quality of canteens with regard to food safety and availability of healthy foods in medical institutions. | Dr. PSMAB Padeniy | Dr. KDAR Ferdinando Dr. LN Magodaratna Dr. MAAAP De Alwis Dr. WMSKW De Alwisp Dr. AKASK Ananda Dr. JMSD Ranasinghe Munasinghe Dr. DCRR Sagara Dr. CET Gamage |
| ERC/2019/44 | Socio-cultural determinants on quality of life of end stage Chronic Kidney Disease patients in rural Sri Lanka: An empirical study in Anuradhapura District. | Ms. A.M. Wickramasinghe | None |
| ERC/2019/47 | How Women are Being Prepared for Pregnancy: Awareness and Challenges for an Effective Preconception Care from Healthcare Providers’ Angle. | Dr. SK Weerathunga | None |
| ERC/2019/48 | A follow up study in Interstitial Lung Disease among patients in a tertiary center in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Hiranthe Pathirathne | Dr. RMD Nipun Dr. HALU Kumara Dr. JGT Dhananjani Dr. CMCM Kulathunga Dr. WMN Darshani Dr. YPJN Warnasekara |
| ERC/2019/49 | Practice of Pre-operative fasting in adults patients awaiting elective surgery in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. Lakmini Perera | Dr. Minura Hapugoda Dr. AKD Nishadi |
| ERC/2019/50 | Comparison of the bedside coagulation assays for detecting venom induced consumption coagulopathy. | Dr. WASN Wedasinghe | None |
| ERC/2019/51 | Practice of requesting pre-operative investigations in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. Lakmini Perera | Dr. LY Lambiyas Dr. AKD Nishadhi Dr KMHE Samarakoon |
| ERC/2019/52 | Ultrasound guided Supraclavicular block: A prospective case series at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. Lakmini Perera Dr. Minura Hapugoda | Dr. Kariyawasam Lewan; Dr. NS Yawasinghe Dr. LY Lambiyas Dr. SDP Madushanka |
| ERC/2019/54 | Indoor Air Pollution, Ventilation and their Associations with Respiratory Health at University Hostels in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Ms. MMSA Marasinghe | None |
Approved Projects 2018
| ERC number | Research project | PI Name | Co-investigators |
| ERC/2018/01 | Powered endoscopic sinus surgery with and without computer assisted image guidance in managing Chronic Rhino-sinusitis with Nasal Polyposis at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka – A historical cohort study. | Dr. A Balasubramaniam | 01. Dr. DADG Daminda 02. Dr. MEC Muhandiram |
| ERC/2018/02 | Assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on foot care among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. | 01. Ms. RPDDK Rajapaksha 02. Ms. MDGLP Medamullegedara 03. Ms. BYMP Bandaranayake 04. Ms. MMA Udayangani | None |
| ERC/2018/03 | Clinical Profile of Patients with Dengue in Base Hospital Kuliyapitiya. | Dr. R.A.N. Ranathunga | 01. Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka 02. Dr. WAP Lakmal 03. Dr. KDP Kalupahana 04. Dr. ADYK Wickramasinghe 05. Dr. RPW Kasige |
| ERC/2018/04 | Reading books in leisure time among staff Nurses in Teaching Hospital in Anuradhapura. | 01. Mr. HMSIK Herath 02. Mr. UB Kulathilaka 03. Mr. WMA Warnasooriya 04. Mrs. N Munasinghe | None |
| ERC/2018/05 | Usage of blood and blood products in Base Hospital Kuliyapitiya Retrospective study with secondary data. | Dr. R.A.N. Ranathunga | 01. Dr. MS Priyankara 02. Dr. DMJH Kandepola 03. Dr. RMC Rathnayake 04. Dr. WMTL Wanninayake 05. Dr. SRMG Samaranayake |
| ERC/2018/07 | Estimating the role of alcohol in rural Sri Lanka injury – baseline data for a cluster randomized controlled trial. | Prof. Michael Eddleston | 01. Prof. Aisha Holloway 02. Prof. John Norrie 03. Dr. Melissa Pearson 04. Dr. Lisa Scholin 05. Prof. Sisira Siribaddana 06. Prof. Suneth Agampodi 07. Mr. Manjula Weerasinghe 08. Dr. Fahim Mohamed |
| ERC/2018/08 | Short and long term outcome of thrombolytic therapy in stroke; observations in Professorial Medical Unit, T.H. Anuradhapura. | Dr. Hemal Senanayake | None |
| ERC/2018/09 | Parental foreign migration, educational attainment and self-harm in Sri Lanka: A data linkage feasibility study. | Dr. Lalith Senarathna | 01. Dr. Duleeka Knipe 02.Thilini Rajapakse 03. Dr. Jose Lopez-Lopez 04. Dr. Judi Kidger 05. Prof. Michael Eddleston |
| ERC/2018/11 | Association between OP self-poisoning and development of Hyperglyacemia. | Ms. TKRR Senarathne | 01. Prof. Sisira Siribaddana 02. Dr. UPK Hettiarachchi 03. Prof. Hemantha Peiris 04. Ms. LV Athiththan |
| ERC/2018/12 | The mismatch between canteen guidelines and its implementation at canteens in medical institutions in Anuradhapura District. | Dr. MAAAP de Alwis | 01. Dr. R Jayatiss 02. Dr. AB Padeniya 03. Dr. JN Warnasekara 04. Dr. WMSKW de Alwis 05. Dr. KS Hendawitharana |
| ERC/2018/13 | Study of the effect of antivenoms in treating snake pre-synaptic neurotoxicity. | Miss. HU Madhushani | None |
| ERC/2018/14 | Is there an association between agrochemical exposure and occurrence of miscarriages. | Dr. VGU Deshan | None |
| ERC/2018/15 | Cardiac manifestations of snakebites in Anuradhapura – An observational study. | Dr. Lalith Attanayake | 01. Prof. Sisira Siribaddana 02. Dr. Anjana Silva 03. Dr. NC Lokunarangoda 04. Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa 05. Dr. C Sarathchandra 06. Dr. Hemal Senanayake |
| ERC/2018/16 | Clinical profile of patients with Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | 01. Dr. Nuwan Premawardana 02. Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka | 01. Dr. D Domingoarachchi 02. Dr. Rukmalai Rupasinghe 03. Dr. Manjula Caldera 04. Dr. Mindu Weerasinghe 05. Dr. KMODT Senanayaka 06. Mrs. SC Illapperuma 07. Dr. DD Jayasundara |
| ERC/2018/17 | Seroprevalence of antileptospiral and hantavirus antibodies in chronic kidney disease screening participants in North Central Province; an analysis of leftover samples. | Prof. Suneth Agampodi | 01. Dr. Roshan Sampath 02. Dr. Janith Warnasekara |
| ERC/2018/19 | Help seeking intention for symptoms of peripartum depression and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal field clinics in Anuradhapura district. | Dr. GS Amarasinghe | None |
| ERC/2018/20 | Prevalence and associations of severe fear of childbirth among pregnant women presented to specialized antenatal clinic in Badulla district: A cross sectional descriptive study. | Dr. GWVS Kithmini | None |
| ERC/2018/21 | A stepped wedge trial of the scaling up of a community-based alcohol education program in rural Sri Lankan villages and its effects on alcohol use, and associated harms, depression and social capital. | Prof. Andrew Dawson | 01. Dr. Melissa Pearson 02. Dr. Nicholas Glosier 03. Dr. Katherine Congrave 04. Dr. Kylie Lee 05. Dr. Stephen Jan 06. Prof. Sisira Siribaddana 07. Prof. Suneth Agampodi 08. Dr. Thilini Agampodi 09. Dr. Lalith Senarathne 10. Dr. Indika Gawaramanna 11. Dr. Thilini Rajapaksa 12. Dr. Janaka Pushpakumara 13. Dr. Nocholas Buchly 14. Dr. Flemming Konradsen 15. Dr. Ranil Abeysinghe |
| ERC/2018/22 | Glycaemic control, complications, drug related adverse effects and compliance with medications among a group of type 2 diabetes patients attending Endocrine clinic, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, BH Thambuththegama, BH Medawachchiya, DH Nochchiyagama and PU Mihintale. | Mr. PADU Chathuranga | None |
| ERC/2018/23 | Contributing factors to health-related quality of life in people with chronic kidney disease in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. | Mr. Harith Eranga Yapa | 01. Prof. Ann Bonner 02. Dr. Shirley Chambers 03. Dr. Louise Purtell |
| ERC/2018/24 | A randomised controlled trial of the efficacy of activated charcoal in paracetamol overdose. | Dr. NKA Silva | Prof. Geoffrey Isbister Dr. Angela Chiew Dr. Prasanna Weerawansa Dr. Hemal Senanayake Dr. Chamara Sarathchandra |
| ERC/2018/25 | Diet audit on patient satisfaction and plate wastage on meal provided at TH – Anuradhapura 2018. | Dr. WMSKW de Alwis | Dr. DDS Samaraweera  Dr. IMWJ Wickramaratne  Prof. SB Agampodi Dr. R. Jayatissa Dr. MAAAP de Alwis |
| ERC/2018/26 | Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis in women with pregnancy loss: A case-control study. | Dr. Anjana Silva Dr. Ajith Kumara Dissanayake | Dr. Nandana Hettigama Dr. Kosala Weerakoon Dr. Subodha Waidyanatha Prof. Sisira Siribaddana |
| ERC/2018/27 | Self-perceived competency in second language and its effect on patient management among doctors who have served in Northern and Eastern provinces after completion of eleven days residential second language training programme. | Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya | Dr. N Ariyarathne Dr. R Ferdinando Dr. MAJS Fernando Dr. P Colambage Dr. D Ranasinghe Dr. CN Weerakoon Dr. DW Delpagoda Mr. SMDP Maduwantha Dr. SBK Gamage |
| ERC/2018/29 | Knowledge and attitudes towards pain management among second year and third year nursing students at college of Nursing, Vavuniya. | Mrs. WMSK Wijayasundara Ms. KMMGCP Karunathilaka Ms. HADC Chandrakumari | Ms. DWGTH Chandrathilake Ms. WGMN Gunathilaka Ms. S Kawsika Ms. PGJA Chandrarathne Ms. MGPH Jayakody Ms. HMDI Herath Ms. IKPS Maduwanthi Ms. A Hemalinrekha Ms. WGIS Jayawardhana |
| ERC/2018/30 | Cluster randomized controlled trial to determine whether pesticide vendor training reduces pesticides self-poisoning in rural Sri Lanka. | Prof. Michael Eddleston | Dr. Manjula Weerasinghe Prof. Suneth Agampodi Dr. Melissa Pearson Dr. Sumith ayakody Prof. Matt Miller Dr. Thilini Agampodi Prof. David Gunnell Prof. Keith Hawton Dr. Shaluka Jayamanna Prof. Chris Metcalfe Prof. Flemming Konradsen |
| ERC/2018/32 | Validation of PUQE (Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis) scoring system to asses nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum in Sri Lanka and asses management practices of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura (ATH). | Dr. LT Maduranga | None |
| ERC/2018/33 | Epidemiology associated factors and treatment seeking behaviors of leprosy patients in Anuradhapura. | Dr. Hema S Weerakoon Dr. Ranthilaka Ranawaka Dr. Roshan Sampath Dr. Noel Udugama Dr. Palith Bandara Mr. Upali Shantha Kumara | None |
| ERC/2018/34 | Evaluation of awareness and knowledge of clinical practice guidelines for management of Dengue infection in adults among medical doctors at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. – A descriptive cross sectional study. | Dr. TCNR Peiris | Prof. Sisira Siribaddana Dr. PAJS Fernando |
| ERC/2018/35 | An analysis of three-step universal neonatal screening program at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. | Dr. A Balasubramaniam Dr. DADG Daminda | Dr. MEC Muhandiram Dr. KDNUD Jayasena Ms. WGS Niroshini Mr. RKDK Damsen |
| ERC/2018/38 | Prevalence of anaemia among final year medical students of Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya. | Dr. TD Ekanayake | Dr. Vasana Mendis Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka Dr. WMSK Wanninayake |
| ERC/2018/39 | Prevalence, associated factors, psychological effect of dandruff and isolation of fungal species belong to Malassezia genus causing dandruff among third year medical students in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. DMTD Kasunsiri Medical Student | Miss. BCTANWMRKS Kempitiya Miss. KARK Keragala Mr. SK Kumara Miss. KANN Kumarapeli |
| ERC/2018/40 | Prevalence of Varicose Veins among the Nursing Staff of Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura; A cross sectional risk group analysis. | Ms. TM Ranathunga Medical Student | Ms. RABPS Ranwala Mr. DVAT Rasanga Mr. KMD Rasanjan Ms. NRYM Rathnayaka Ms. RMSN Rathnayaka |
| ERC/2018/41 | Preferences of breaking bad news in newly diagnosed cancer patients in Anuradhapura. | Ms. SMK Sandeepani Medical Student | Ms. HAF Sapra Ms. KSSN Senanayaka Ms. DMLS Senarath Ms. AM Senevirathne Mr. PBHSM Sepala |
| ERC/2018/42 | Assessing the comparative changes of hearing, visualizing and rational thinking aspects of cognitive functions with or without breakfast in undergraduates(2016/17 batch) of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, University of Rajarata, Sri Lanka. | Miss. NSK Wettasinghe Medical Student | Ms. TAK Wickramapala Ms. CN Wickramasinghe Mr. KVMG Wickramasinghe Ms. WABSP Wickramasinghe Mr. WAPK Wijayalath |
| ERC/2018/43 | Self-medication practices among undergraduate students of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mr. KA Ramanayake Medical Student | Ms. YRB Priyadharshani Ms. NGMP Rajapaksha Ms. GAS Ranasinghe Ms. HSU Ranasinghe |
| ERC/2018/44 | Effects of Hibiscus rosasinensis on Postprandial Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure – An interventional study. | Ms. MN Solangaarachchi Mr. D Subasnghe Ms. NY Suraweera Mr. DMM Suraweera Ms. Nadeesha Dilshani Medical Students | None |
| ERC/2018/45 | Visual reaction time in heroin and cannabis addicts. | Mr. VGKM Sewwanda Ms. JFRJ Shaazina Ms. ALF Shayila Mr. VSS Soysa Ms. GK Siriwardhana Medical Students | None |
| ERC/2018/46 | Clinical Characteristics and outcome of patients with Community Acquired Pneumonia admitted to medical wards in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Ms. LLP Lekamge Medical Student | Ms. IAH Liyanage Ms. ALAWDA Liyanarachchi Mr. SAT Maduwantha Mr. MNM Mahir Ms. AJF Majeefa |
| ERC/2018/47 | Microbial Contamination of Headphones at the Information Technology Laboratory of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Ms. DAK Dissanayaka Medical Student | Ms. DMRU Dissanayaka Ms. DMAUI Dissanayaka Mr. DMCK Dissanayaka Mr. DMAA Dissanayaka Mr. DMAC Dissanayaka |
| ERC/2018/48 | Face book usage, Face book addiction and associated factors in grade thirteen students in the Chilaw educational zone. | Ms. HDMTH Dissanayake Medical Student | Ms. PDLK Dunuthilaka Mr. MEMT Fernando Ms. WID Fernando Ms. WKSK Fernando |
| ERC/2018/49 | Dietary factors affecting the formation of urinary crystals in the medical students of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Ms. MIMFA Afaf Medical Student | Mr. ADLSR Alawala Mr. AGSVS Ambagaspitiya Ms. AJMDS Aparakka Mr. KNW Arachchi Ms. MCAM Arachchi |
| ERC/2018/50 | Common bacteria, their relative abundance and presence of selected Anti-Microbial Resistant (AMR) genes in Pseudomonas spp. isolated from Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) among patients admitted to Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. | Ms. GGSY Weerasundara Medical Student | Mr. RMSH Wageesha Mr. WAKD Weerakkody Ms. WIHS Weerasinghe Ms. WWAIEK Weerathunga Ms. HS Welgama |
| ERC/2018/51 | Attitudes towards Euthanasia among Final Year Medical Students of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Ms. APWMSP Palamakumbura Medical Student | Ms. NPPMDMMD Panditharathna Ms. PDN Paranawithana Mr. MPSN Pathirana Mr. PMS Pathirana |
| ERC/2018/52 | Prevalence of fatty liver and association with BMI among the medical students in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL). | Ms. PV Melani Nimesha Medical Student | Ms. MRF Nafha Mr. WVS Narangammana Ms. FZ Nazrullah Mr. HAT Navodya Mr. DA Nawarathna |
| ERC/2018/53 | Prevalence, associated factors and medication for gastroesophageal reflex disease symptoms among final year, advanced level, private tuition attendees of Anuradhapura city: a descriptive cross sectional study. | Ms. HMDS Gunasinghe Ms. WATCS Gunawardhana Mr. HDSNC Halahakoon Ms. MSA Haneeka Ms. ALN Hanim Mr. HACP Hapuarachchi Medical Students | None |
| ERC/2018/54 | Preoperative education about the surgery and anesthetic methods of the elective surgical patients in teaching hospital anuradhapura, has an effect on the level of anxiety – intervensional study. | Mr. MY Aravinda Medical Student | Mr. SLD Ariyarathne Ms. MAF Ashfa Ms. AMSD Athapattu Mr. DMHSP Bandara Mr. JMCJ Bandara |
| ERC/2018/55 | The awareness and the attitude among school teachers of the Anuradhapura district about Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder in school children. | Ms. HMRD Wijerathna Medical Student | Ms. KDWA Wijerathna Ms. MND Wijerathna Mr. LGCD Wijerathna Ms. MGHKM Wijeratne Ms. SACM Wijesiri |
| ERC/2018/56 | Change in Body Mass Index in medical students of Rajarata University within two years and association with the diet and physical activity. | Ms. PM Nethmi Yasara Medical Student | Ms. MRR Yesmin Mr. SMD Dharmawickrama Mr. HD Depp Ms. WSV Fernando |
| ERC/2018/57 | Exploration of the association of lunar phase and snake envenoming based on traditional belief and hospital data. | Mr. BG Thennakoon Medical Student | Mr. DP Thilakarathne Ms. TM Thisera Ms. Nimali Udeshika Ms. Sanduni Udeshika Ms. Dasuni Uthpala |
| ERC/2018/58 | Prevalence of anemia, its type and factors associated with it among patients admitted to Professorial Medical Unit, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Mr. SC Hapuarachchi Medical Student | Ms. HMPR Hennayake Ms. HMAM Herath Ms. HMUT Herath Mr. WMCB Hulugalla Ms. WJMNN Jayarathna |
| ERC/2018/59 | Health seeking behavior of snake bite victims related to the snake bite, after being discharged from Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Ms. BWDV Pemarathne Medical Student | Ms. KHOTP Peiris Ms. SMGS Pemadasa Ms. HMWDS Perera Mr. KUAMJ Perera Mr. WWNU Perera |
| ERC/2018/60 | Preference of mode of delivery and influencing factors for their decision, among cohort of women attending to antenatal clinic, obstetric unit, Teaching hospital Anuradhapura: a hospital based cross sectional study. | Ms. RMGD Rathnayake Medical Student | Ms. RMGM Rathnayake Mr. BKJS Rodrigo Ms. DPAM Rupasinghe Mr. SMRTB Samarakoon Mr. LL Sampath |
| ERC/2018/61 | Awareness of first aid techniques used in emergency situations among first year students of Faculty of Social sciences and Humanities, RUSL. | Ms. Kavisha Bokaragoda Medical Student | Ms. WPN Chandrarathna Ms. ART Dayani Ms. EWU Dayawansha Mr. GGPN De Silva Mr. TSASU De Silva |
| ERC/2018/62 | Life expectations and health related barriers among rural adolescents and youth Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) in Anuradhapura district. | Ms. Iresha Dilhari Medical Student | Ms. WKP De Silva Ms. RK Deerasuriya Mr. KKUC Dharmadhasa Mr. WPN Dias Ms. KLS Dilrukshi |
| ERC/2018/63 | Identification of Microbes Present in Food Packaging Materials Collected from Anuradhapura Municipal Area. | Mr. MGDD Wijethunga Medical Student | Ms. PGKM Wimalarathne Ms. PWGDM Wimalarathne Ms. WDTD Withanamahamudhali Mr. MM Witharana |
| ERC/2018/64 | The level of knowledge & practice of foot care in patients with diabetic foot ulcer in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Ms. WMS Bandara Medical Student | Ms. BABI Basnayaka Ms. SIR Begum Mr. KJAD Buddhika Mr. N Chrishanthan |
| ERC/2018/65 | Economic cost of snake bite at the Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Mr. A Abesiriwardhana Medical Student | Ms. MHDT Aberathna Ms. AHMDN Abeyrathne Ms. KA Abewardana Ms. AMKM Adhikari |
| ERC/2018/66 | Physical Health status and the Emotional Intelligence among prisoners of Anuradhapura prison and a comparison with General Population. | Mr. HMCEB Mawilmada Medical Student | Mr. KGK Malindi Ms. PMAN Muthuhari Ms. AZA Maryam Mr. MADN Marasinghe Ms. RMIM Manike |
| ERC/2018/67 | Attitudes of health staff in selected primary, secondary and tertiary care centers, medical and nursing students, towards deliberate self-poisoning patients in Anuradhapura District. | Mr. KAKL Karunarathna Medical Student | Ms. WMPP Jayasinghe Mr. KWUI Kandewaththa Ms. MKNT Karunarathne Ms. D Karunathilake |
| ERC/2018/68 | Behavioral and emotional symptoms among institutionalized adolescents in institutions registered at child protection authority in Anuradhapura district: Descriptive study. | Ms. WSN Fernando Medical Student | Ms. HGNG Gamage Ms. GDEU Gangodawila Ms. DMD Gayesha Mr. HMMN Gunasinghe Mr. KRUS Gunathilaka |
| ERC/2018/69 | Assessing the knowledge of pregnant women in urban and rural Anuradhapura on selected antenatal care that they should receive. | Ms. BMBNKR Balasooriya Medical Student | Ms. GMS Bandara Mr. KGNM Bandara Mr. UGWSU Bandara Mr. UMALK Bandara Mr. WMBS Bandara |
Approved Projects 2017
| ERC number | Research project | PI Name |
| ERC/2017/01 | Factors related to attendance to Pap smear screening among women aged 35 – 55 years in urban council areas of Vavunia District. | Mr. B. Sunil S. De Silva |
| ERC/2017/02 | A Novel Ultrasound Technique to Detect Early Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown origin. | Dr. Janaka P Wansapura |
| ERC/2017/06 | Urinary bio-markers as early detection tool for CINAC among school children in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Channa Jayasumana |
| ERC/2017/07 | Comparison of oral hypoglycaemic treatment schedules which included dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors with that of the ones which did not include dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor treatment, among type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: an analytical cross sectional study. | Dr. D. Rathish |
| ERC/2017/08 | Relationship between presence of postmortem clots with causes of death and time since death. | Dr. SMHMK Senanayake |
| ERC/2017/10 | Comparison of vaginal prostaglandin E2 gel and tablets for the induction of labor at term: a randomized controlled trial. | Dr. K Vasantharajah |
| ERC/2017/11 | Factors related to work motivation among nurses in Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. | 01. Ms. LV Priyadarshani 02. Ms. WMSYU Wanigasekara 03. Ms. SSK Jayawardhana 04. Ms. RMCP Rajapaksha |
| ERC/2017/12 | Knowledge and practices of administering antipyretics among caregivers of Pediatrics patients at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. G.H.I. Darshika |
| ERC/2017/13 | Microbial etiologies of acute paediatric diarrhoea in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Dr. K.G. Weerakoon |
| ERC/2017/15 | Incidence and the effectiveness of methods to identify fish bone in the throat in District General Hospital Chilaw. | Dr. MC Perera |
| ERC/2017/16 | Use of Aspirin in pregnancy for prevention of preeclampsia and its complications. The gap between guideline to practice. | Dr. DMA Kumara |
| ERC/2017/17 | Knowledge and attitudes on practice of exercise and physical activity levels among undergraduates of Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Dr. SAM Nibras |
| ERC/2017/18 | Health conditions and risk behaviors affecting the daily life of Medical Students of Faculty of Medicine and Allied sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Dr. JMHP Dassanayake |
| ERC/2017/19 | Assessment of Cognitive performance in siblings of patients with dementia present to teaching hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. HECS Kumara |
| ERC/2017/21 | Prevalence of Short Sightedness and Colour Blindness among Grade 4 and 5 School Children in Nuwaragam Palatha East Divisional Secretariat Division, Anuradhapura District. | Dr. KTCP Chandrasiri |
| ERC/2017/22 | Comparison of Medication adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a fee-levying state pharmacy and selected universal – free state Pharmacies of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study. | Dr. D Rathish |
| ERC/2017/23 | Pre conceptional folic acid usage in pregnant women participating at the antenatal clinic, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area of Negenahira Nuwaragam Palatha (NNP). | Mr. SPSN Kulathunga |
| ERC/2017/25 | Adverse effect following immunization-the maternal perception. | Mr. GIG Galappaththi |
| ERC/2017/26 | Migration as an option: Career Intentions among pre-intern doctors passed out from government medical schools. | Mr. GS Jayasuriya |
| ERC/2017/27 | Prevalence, perceptions and common associated factors for dermatological complaints in university students and its psychosocial impact in study setting of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Mrs. DMPLK Abeyrathna |
| ERC/2017/28 | Barriers in early initiation and continuation of exclusive breast feeding and challenges faced by public health staff in promoting exclusive breast feeding in Anuradhapuara. | Ms. UWNK Dharmasoma |
| ERC/2017/29 | Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among schooling adolescents in Anuradhapura. | Ms. WMS Chithrani |
| ERC/2017/30 | Validation Sinhala and Tamil of Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well Being Scale (WEMWBS) for health care workers. | 01.Dr. HTTM Jayasooriya 02.Dr. K Sellappillai |
| ERC/2017/33 | Patient’s preference of mode of delivery of information via information leaflets Vs verbal communication for general surgical practices in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. NG Senanayake |
| ERC/2017/35 | Knowledge, attitudes and barriers of using intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) among Sinhala speaking married women in Nuwaragampalatha Central MOH area, Anuradhapura. | Dr. E.N. Malika |
| ERC/2017/37 | knowledge attitudes and practices on dengue in people living in dengue prevalent neighbourhoods of the Municipal Council area of Anuradhapura. | Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka |
| ERC/2017/39 | Practices and attitudes on use of information and communication technology by mothers, A across sectional descriptive study done among mothers of patients, in paediatric wards and clinics in teaching hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. WPHP Karunarathne |
| ERC/2017/40 | Adequacy of Post-Operative pain management in the University Surgical Unit, Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura and Predictors of Post-Operative pain. | Dr. HMDYT Handapanagoda |
| ERC/2017/41 | Quality of Medical Documentation with regard to Paediatric Asthma History among Intern House Officers of Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. | Dr. PSMAB Padeniya |
| ERC/2017/42 | Predictors of Failure and Reasons for Dropping-out in a Paediatric Weight Management Program. | Dr. WAJC Chandrakumara |
| ERC/2017/43 | Clinical Profile of patients with Interstitial Lung Disease at Respiratory Clinic – Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. AN Weerasundara |
| ERC/2017/44 | Knowledge, attitudes and practices of toy selection among parents of paediatric patients in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura (THA), a cross sectional descriptive study done among parents of patients in paediatric ward in teaching hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. PH Sandya |
| ERC/2017/46 | Identifying the patterns of substance use among grade 10 students in the schools in Anuradhapura municipal council area. | Dr. NB Aththanayaka |
| ERC/2017/48 | Investigation of long-term effects of envenoming in a cohort of snake envenomed patients. | Dr. WGSS Waiddyanatha |
| ERC/2017/50 | Knowledge about Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Tuberculosis Patients and Non Tuberculosis Patients in Puttalam District. | Dr. PMTO Fernando |
| ERC/2017/51 | Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Officers towards Palliative Care in General Hospital Vavuniya. | Mrs. WMSK Wijayasundara & Dr. K Sivaraman |
| ERC/2017/52 | Clinical profile of presentation who were diagnosed as cirrhosis in DGH Gampaha in 2016 & 2017. | Dr. DK Jayaweera |
| ERC/2017/53 | Awareness of breast cancer among school girls who are residents of Kandy District. A school based study. | Ms. PGMH Wickramathunga |
| ERC/2017/54 | Epidemiology and clinico-laboratory features of dengue fever in Anuradhapura – An observational study. | 01. Dr. Chamara Sarathchandra 02. Dr. Ruwanthi Bandara |
| ERC/2017/55 | Investigation of host, viral genetics and immune molecules which mediate the dengue infection. | 01. Mr. WW Kumbukgolla 02. Prof. SH Siribaddana |
| ERC/2017/58 | Awareness of melioidosis among army soldiers and clinicians in North Central Province and investigate seroprevalence of melioidosis among army soldiers in North Central Province. | 01. Mr. TMKT Jayarathna 02. Miss. SWB Nimali |
| ERC/2017/59 | An assessment of the awareness on venomous snake bites among agricultural workers in Rambewa Divisional Secretariate. | Mr. S Sathya Udara |
| ERC/2017/61 | Knowledge and attitudes towards routine vaccination among postpartum mothers at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Ms. AADLAS Saparamadu |
| ERC/2017/62 | Identification of dietary factors affecting chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology among Sinhala speaking people in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. | Mr. MRDL Kulathunga |
| ERC/2017/63 | Factors Associated with Poor Clinic Attendance among Patients of the Diabetic Clinic at Base Hospital Dambulla; a Patients’ perspective. | Mr. JVP Jayasekara |
Approved Projects 2016
| ERC number | Research project | PI Name |
| ERC/2016/02 | To study the patients’ responses (knowledge, attitude and practice) towards the health education regarding diabetic mellitus was given by professional staff at teaching hospital, Anuradhapura | Dr. Nimal Liyanage |
| ERC/2016/03 | An investigation of patients knowledge, attitudes and practices on evaluation of serum cholesterol level in Vavunia District General Hospital, Sri Lanka. | MS. KGPK Munidasa |
| ERC/2016/04 | A clinical audit on inpatients who were treated as seasonal influenza at District General Hospital, Kegalle from 2015 1st of March to 31st July. | Dr. PGNS Jayathilaka |
| ERC/2016/05 | Association between Serum Total Antioxidant Capacity and Dietary pattern with serum creatinine levels & eGFR of patients with CKDu and normal people in Divisional Secretariat , Medawachchiya. | Dr. WAD Nayananjalie |
| ERC/2016/06 | Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin (CKDu) – is it the same disease in Central America and in Asia? A comparison of renal histopathology – and biochemical findings in patients with CKDu – Sri Lanka part of multi cantered study. | Dr. Channa Jayasumana |
| ERC/2016/07 | Rabies: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of inhabitants in a Grama Niladhari area of Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka | Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka |
| ERC/2016/08 | A rural Sri Lankan experience on self-medication among medical undegraduates | Dr. D Rathish |
| ERC/2016/09 | Descriptive analysis on characteristics of transfers to the Paediatric unit B, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. A Single centre experience | Dr. ORJC Ranasinghe |
| ERC/2016/10 | Body fat Vs. Socio demographic, anthropometric, dietry and biochemical parameters in normal individuals from various occupational categories | Dr. SPAS Senadheera |
| ERC/2016/11 | Medical Students’ Perception on Pre Clinical Course of Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka | Ms. SDL Sewwandi |
| ERC/2016/12 | Identifying the barriers of Zinc supplementation programme in children with acute diarrhoea less than 5 years in Teaching hospital Kandy Sri Lanka: An implementation research | Dr. ORJC Ranasinghe |
| ERC/2016/13 | Identifying the barriers to early treatment of suspected Leptospirosis patients in Nikaweratiya Medicl Officer of Health area | Dr. SMM Manoranjana |
| ERC/2016/14 | Feasibility of adupting a protocol on Tuberculosis contact screening for Kurunegala Districs Tuberculosis control programme: An implementation Research | Dr. PMRBI Pathiraja |
| ERC/2016/15 | Identifying the gaps in notification of Leishmaniasis in health institutions in Nuwaragampalatha East MOH area, Anuradhapura: an implementation research | Dr. Hema S. Weerakoon |
| ERC/2016/17 | Improving TB screeningin Anuradhapura district; an implementation research | Dr. RADKMD Waidyaratne |
| ERC/2016/19 | Epidemiology of asthma and abdominal pain predominant functional gastrointestinal disorders (AP-FGIDSs) among adolescents and assessment of their health related quality of life: A school based study in Anuradhapura District. | Dr. AMMV Kumari |
| ERC/2016/21 | Works related stress among Nursing Tutors of Government Nursing Schools in Sri Lanka. | Mr. MA Wimal |
| ERC/2016/22 | Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) in predicting the bleeding risk and monitoring the response to anti venom therapy. | Dr. Iresha Dharmasena |
| ERC/2016/23 | Knowledge and Attitudes of Sri Lankan Medical Practitioners on Applications of Genetic and Genomic Diagnostic Techniques | Dr. SMA Jayawardhana |
| ERC/2016/24 | A Study of Body Mass Index among Medical Students in Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2016 | Dr. SMPC Jayawardana |
| ERC/2016/25 | The association of social capital and self-harm in rural Sri Lanka | Dr. Melissa Pearson |
| ERC/2016/26 | Patterns of television viewing and associated factors among children in grade 9 to 11 in selected schools in the Anuradhapura Educational Zone in the Anuradhapura district. | Dr. P.R.A. Kumarathunga |
| ERC/2016/28 | Students’ use Electronic books and other electronic sources in undergraduate medical education at Faculty of Medical and Alllied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | Dr. Dhanushka Wanniarachchi |
| ERC/2016/29 | Immune Response to Hepatites B Vaccine in a group of patients on chemotheraphy for cancers | Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka |
| ERC/2016/30 | Prevence and associates of infantile colic in padaviya MOH area | Dr. DMCRK Dissanayaka |
| ERC/2016/31 | Quality of Sleep, Sleep Duration and Subjective Sleep Disturbances among medical students in Rajarata University, Sri Lanka | Dr. MRKM Gunathilaka |
| ERC/2016/33 | Knowledge and Practices of Chronic Kidney Disease among patients presented to the Anuradhapura General Hospital Sri Lanka. | Dr. AM Gunaratne |
| ERC/2016/34 | Bacteriological profile of stethoscopes owned by a group of final year medical students at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura and the effect of isoprophyl alcohol on the level of contimination of their stethoscopes | Dr. PMAT Amarasinghe,Temporary Lecturer,FMAS |
| ERC/2016/64 | Resetless Leg Syndrome aming Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in Padaviya and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. | Dr. Kalana Prasanka |
| ERC/2016/65 | Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anaemia among Patients Attending Out Patient Department in District General Hospital. | Dr. DAU Hettiarachchi |
| ERC/2016/70 | Hunga stings presented to TH Anuradhapura | Dr. SPB Thalgaspitiya |
| ERC/2016/71 | Knowledge and Attitudes on Non-communicable disease among A/L students and Adults in different occupational categories | Dr. SDLS Sewwandi Dr. SDNP Fernando |
| ERC/2016/72 | Availability of Essential medicines in selected state owned primary and secondary health care institutions of Anuradhapura: a survey | Dr. D. Rathish |
| ERC/2016/73 | A cross-cultural comparison of general hospital specialists’ attitudes toward management of psychological/psychiatric problems | Dr. Inoka Wimalaratne |
| ERC/2016/74 | Anaemia among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology-Prevalence and Pattern of Worsening with Progressive Disease | Dr. MSV Mendis |
| ERC/2016/75 | Study on social implications of directly observed treatment short course (DOTS) of tuberculosis patients in Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. | Dr. RADKMD Waidyaratne |
| ERC/2016/76 | Relationship of non fatal deliberate self-poisoning with emotional intelligence and perceived quality of social relationships among inward patients at Teaching Hospital Kurunegala | Dr. PHGJ Pushpakumara |
| ERC/2016/77 | Implication of VARK Learning Styles in Undergraduate Anatomy Education. | Dr. SMA Jayawardana |
| ERC/2016/78 | Identifying the current service gaps and ways to improve the service in dementia with a view to implement a memory clinic at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. | Dr. BAM Wickramasinghe |
| ERC/2016/79 | Type of food and beverages served in the canteens of Government Medical Faculties. | Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya |
| ERC/2016/80 | Organophosphate Poisoning and Diabetes Mellitus: finding the link. | Dr. D. Rathish |
| ERC/2016/81 | Prevalence, severity and sociodemographic correlates of substance use among patients with schizophrenia attending outpatient psychiatry clinic at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. | Dr. N. Dolawaththa |
| ERC/2016/82 | Fetal Cerebroplacental ratio at term gestation in the prediction of adverse perinatal outcome. | Dr. KGS Alwis |
| ERC/2016/83 | Determining the awareness of leptospirosis among people in Polonnaruwa and identification of asymptomatic urinary shedding of Leptospira in farmers. | Mr. S. Sathya Udara |
| ERC/2016/85 | Evaluation of eating attitudes among undregraduates and nursing students of selected universities and nursing training school of Sri Lanka | Dr. Asiri Rodrigo |
| ERC/2016/86 | Screening for prevalence and risk factors of geriatric depression among patients who are on long term medical clinic follow up. | 01. Dr. D.M. Liyanage 02. Dr. P.W.R. Tissera |
| ERC/2016/89 | Hospital Based Surveillance on Dengue in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. MGRSS Gunathilaka |
| ERC/2016/92 | Factors Associated with Teenage Pregnancies in Rambewa MOH Area. | Dr. JAC Jayasinghe |
| ERC/2016/94 | Prevalence of vestibular disorders among patients presenting with vertigo or dizziness to Ear Nose and Throat clinic of Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. | Dr. Daminda Dumingoarachchi |
| ERC/2016/95 | Study of effectiveness of Ayurveda treatments on managing Sandigathavatha: a before and after study. | Dr. TVRA Perera |
| ERC/2016/96 | Determinants and Outcomes Related to Birth Weight in Ipalogama MOH Area. | Dr. SMDNP Banda |
| ERC/2016/97 | Analysis of all consecutive patients admitted with road traffic accident to Unit B General Hospital Polonnaruwa from 01 February 2017 for 03 months period. |
Approved Projects 2015
| ERC number | Research project | PI surname |
| ERC/2015/01 | Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamase and carbapenemase producing escherichia coli in a Sri Lanka | Miss.Irina Samuelsson |
| ERC/2015/02 | Uses of and attitudes to antibiotic use in a medical ward in Sri Lanka | Ms. Sara Odehn |
| ERC/2015/03 | The use of and attitude to antibiotic treatment in a Surgical ward in Sri Lanka | Ms. Malin haggstrom |
| ERC/2015/04 | Association between usage of antiplatelets and major bleeding, and the related outcome/time lost among the patients presenting to the medical unit of Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Dr. N.P. Premawardana |
| ERC/2015/08 | Early detection of biliary atresia – is a stool colour chart a useful tool? | Dr. DMCRK Dissanayaka |
| ERC/2015/10 | Are Pregnant mothers satisfied with the quality of care provided by government antenatal clinics? Rural Sri Lankan experience. | Dr.H.M.A.H. Karunarathne |
| ERC/2015/13 | Assessmant of legibility and completeness of prescriptions received at Rajya Osu Sala (State Pharmaceutical Cooperation – SPC ) Anuradhapura | Dr. D. Rathish |
| ERC/2015/15 | Developing a mindfulness – based intervention to promote maternal mental well – being in Sri Lanka | Dr. S. katumuluwa |
| ERC/2015/16 | Effect of fasting on anthropometric and biochemical parameters of a muslim male population from Nuwaragampalatha Central MOH area, during the month of Ramazan | Dr. M.R.F. Adila |
| ERC/2015/17 | Depression, suicidal ideation and history of deliberate self – harm during pregnancy in Anuradhapura | Dr. N.S.M. Arachchi |
| ERC/2015/18 | Developing diagnostics for assessing leptospirosis burden of disease in Sri Lanka | Dr. S.B. Agampodi |
| ERC/2015/19 | Medical Student Perception on Moodle Bbased Learning Management System:Sri Lanka Experience | Dr. BTB Wijerathne |
| ERC/2015/21 | Exploring the Knowledge and Practices of Responsive Complementary Feeding among Public Health Midwives and Mother Having Infants of 9 Moths Age in Nuwaragam Palatha Central MOH Area, Anuradhapura | Dr. S.S.Senevirathne |
| ERC/2015/22 | An Evalution of School Counselors and School Counseling Service: a View From Two Rural Agricaltural Areas in Sri Lanka | Dr. P.H.G.J. Pushpakumara |
| ERC/2015/24 | Level of Knowledge regarding Reproductive Health and its Determinants in School Attending adolescents in Anuradhapura urban area | Dr. M.P.N.M.Premasiri |
| ERC/2015/25 | The Association Between Maternal Weight Gain at Term and Pregnancy Outcome of Mothers and Newborns in Base Hospital Thambuththemaga Sri Lanka | Dr. M.N.S. Weerasinghe Dr. M.A.S. Weerasooriya |
| ERC/2015/28 | Analysis of Gap in the Correct Diagnosis of Leishmaniasis at the Primary Care Level, Socio Demographic and Environmental Risk Factors of Leishmaniasis Transmission | Dr. KMHS Weerakoon |
| ERC/2015/29 | Delayed Thrombolysis in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEM) Patients: An Audit on Door to Needle Time (DNT) in DGH Mannar | Dr. HM Namawardana |
| ERC/2015/33 | Exploring Existing Clinical Practice of oressure Ulcer Prevention among Nurses in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Mr. A.A. Azees |
| ERC/2015/34 | Surgical Site Infections after Gastrointestinal Surgery; Comorbidity and risk Factors. | Mr. A. Gustafsson |
| ERC/2015/35 | Patterns of Injuries and Type of Vehicles Involved in Motor Vehicle Accidents | Mr. Christion Dimell |
| ERC/2015/36 | Detection of Microbial Etiology of Wound Infections amongst Patients Treated at the Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Dr. A.B. Jayathilaka |
| ERC/2015/37 | The Alvarado Score for Predictiong Diagnosis of Acte Appendicitis in a Tertiary Hospital (Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura) | Dr. G H Arc |
| ERC/2015/40 | Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections, Common Causative Organisms of Urinary Tract Infections among Patients in Medical Wards of two Hospital Settings in Sri Lanka | Dr RAN Ranathunga |
| ERC/2015/42 | Knowledge on beta Thalassemia among Pregnant Mothers Presenting to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Dr. NWAJK Premadasa |
| ERC/2015/43 | A Study on the Patient Satisfaction on Services Provided by the OPD at TH Anuradhapura | Dr. DMS Samaraweera |
| ERC/2015/44 | Feasibility of full House Powered Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Nasal Poiyposis in a Tertiary Care Hospital Setting in Sri Lanka | Dr. D Dumingoarachchi |
| ERC/2015/45 | Knowledge and Practices of Managing Pyrexia among Mothers of below Five years Children in Anuradhapura TH, North Central Province, Sri Lanka | Mrs. Munidasa |
Approved Projects 2014
| ERC number | Research project | PI name |
| ERC/2014/001 | Factors affecting memory improvement: student nurses experience | Ms.D.K.W.M.T.Senavirathne |
| ERC/2014/006 | Measles outbreak in Anuradhapura district 2013/14 in comparison to the national outbreak and clinical and biochemical profile of measles patients admitted to professorial unit, THA | Dr.N.J.Dahanayaka |
| ERC/2014/007 | Current surveillance practices in selected hospitals in order to assess the potential for missed malaria cases in a previously high endemic region in Sri Lanka | Prof. (Ms) D.Fernando |
| ERC/2014/008 | Evaluation of the coverage and effective use of long lasting impregnated bed nets distributed to selected areas of the Anuradhapura district | Prof. (Ms) D.Fernando |
| ERC/2014/010 | Identifying and describing common mental health problems encountered by war affected community in Northern Sri Lanka: a qualitative study | Dr.B.Abeyrathne |
| ERC/2014/014 | A qualitative investigation of alcohol’s role in self-harm in rural Sri Lanka | Ms.J.B.Soerensen |
| ERC/2014/018 | Assessment of the quality of maternity statistics returns of government hospital having maternity units in Anuradhapura District | Dr.Sanjeewa Nalin Bandara Premadasa |
| ERC/2014/019 | Social and health status of the children whose family members having chronic renal disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Anuradhapura district | Dr.J.A.A.S.Jayaweera |
| ERC/2014/020 | The prevalence of Transient Ischemic Attacks in apopulation of patients with Diabetes and Hypertension in Anuradhapura district | Dr.A.B.N.N.Premarathna |
| ERC/2014/021 | Anticholinesterase (Organophosphorus or Carbamate) Insecticides or Herbicides on Pancreatic Function: A Feasibility Study. | Prof. Michael Eddleston |
| ERC/2014/023 | Profile of animal bites with relation to rabies and post exposure prophylaxis in a suburban population in Anuradhapura District,Sri Lanka | Dr.G.M.Jayasena Thennakoon |
| ERC/2014/025 | The Epidemiology, clinical features and outcomes associated Staphylococcus aureus isolates atTeaccching Hospital Anuradhapura | Miss.Sarah Snow |
| ERC/2014/026 | Analysis of factors which contribute to road traffic accidents patients admitted to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Dr.V.Y.Sabarathnam |
| ERC/2014/027 | A descriptive cross sectional study to determine the prevalence of internet addiction, factors associated and pattern and mode of internet use among medical student of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka | Mr.R.M.M.D.B.Rathnayake |
| ERC/2014/028 | Mental Health Status and its socio-demographic factors and contextual correlates of medical undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine And Allied Sciences,Universith of Rajarata,Sri Lanka | Dr.Prabuddhhi Keshila Thenuwara |
| ERC/2014/029 | Outcome and economic impact of trap gun injuries | Dr.S.P.B.Thalgaspitiya |
| ERC/2014/030 | Knowledge ,Attitudes and practices regarding infant’s nutrition and ECCD Among Employed and Unemployed Mothers in Anuradhapura District | Dr.G.S.Amarasinghe |
| ERC/2014/032 | Occupational injuries among patients admitted to teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Dr.S.P.B.Thalgaspitiya |
| ERC/2014/033 | Pattern of injuries among children admitted to pediatric surgical ward in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Dr.S.P.B.Thalgaspitiya |
| ERC/2014/034 | Analysis of patients admitted with intimate partner violence to a surgical unit B General Hospital Polonnaruwa for 8 months period | Dr.W.A.K.WeerawardhanaV |
| ERC/2014/035 | Study the validity of using Urine Albumin as a Screening Tool for Chronic Kidney Disease in North Central Province | Dr.R.T.Dasanayaka |
| ERC/2014/040 | A Qualitative Study to Explore the Perception of Body Image, Impact on Family Life and Social Stigmata on Patients Following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer | Ms. N.P.G.C.R.Naotunna |
| ERC/2014/044 | An inveastigation in to the cardiovascular risk of CKDu in Sri Lanka | Dr.F.Gifford |
| ERC/2014/045 | Third year student nurses knowledge and practices regarding prevention of pressure ulcer | Mr.A.M.Karunadasa |
| ERC/2014/046 | Feasibility of community hair sampling in order to assess chronic exposure to pesticides | Mrs.M.d.W.Knipe |
| ERC/2014/048 | Impact of traditional food based midday meals on nutritional status, aymptoms of mental health problems and renal functions of school children in North Centerl Province | Dr.S.B.Agampodi |
| ERC/2014/049 | knowledge and attitude on rabies and practice of responsible pet ownership in a suburbun community in Anuradhapura Disitrict, Sri Lanka | Dr.D.N.A.Dikkumbura |
| ERC/2014/050 | Analysis of injury pattern and the factors contributing to blast injury due to elephant fire crackers in patietns admitted to the Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura | Dr.V.Y.Sabarathnam |
| ERC/2014/051 | Final year medical students’ attitudes towards towards learning communication skills and factors affecting learning of communication skills during clinical training | Dr.W.M.R.S.Wickramasinghe |
| ERC/2014/053 | Knowledge, attitude and practices of cervical cancer and screening among Sri Lanka Young adults: across sectional study | Ms. J.E.E.Osth |
| ERC/2014/054 | Anemia among pregnant mothers who attend to antenatal clinic B – District General Hospital, Kegalle, Sri Lanka | Dr.P.G.N.S.Jayathilaka |
| ERC/2014/055 | Examine knowledge and attitudes regarding mode of delivery among antenatal mothers | Ms.N.T.H.Jayawardana |
| ERC/2014/056 | Profile of major exposure animal bites with relation to rabies among animal bite victims presenting to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura,Sri Lanka | Dr.U.A.C.piyasiri |
| ERC/2014/057 | Prevalence of burnout, Its correlates and association of burnout with work engagement among grade thirteen students in sinhala medium government schools in the mawanella educational zone | Dr.W.A.N.D.Wickramasinghe |
| ERC/2014/058 | Trigger factors of migraine in patients presenting to a neurology unit in North Central Sri Lanka | Dr.K.P.G.D.Thusitha |
| ERC/2014/059 | Gaps identification and an assessment of patient satisfaction of hospital dietary services in North Central Province | Dr.N.C.D.Ariyarathna |
| ERC/2014/060 | Developing a tool to assess knowlede, attitudes and practices of responsive complimenary feeding | Mr. Pallewaththa |
Approved Projects 2013
| ERC number | Research project | PI surname | PI initial |
| ERC/2013/001 | Patterns of substance use disorders in pateints with Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder: An observational study in urban and rural outpatient psychiatric setting in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka | Dharmawardene | V |
| ERC/2013/002 | Low birth weight (LBW) and selected associated factors in children born in Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura | Wijayasundara | WMSK |
| ERC/2013/003 | Serological response of Rh D negative patients admitted to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura following transfusion of Rh D positive red blood cells in the field during the humanitarian war of North | Yawasinghe | NS |
| ERC/2013/004 | An exploratory study to determine the occurence of Jarish- Herxheimer reaction among patients with leptospirosis | Weerawansa | MRP |
| ERC/2013/005 | Attitude and perception towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among students in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, RUSL | Pilapitiya | SD |
| ERC/2013/006 | Typhus outbreak among army personnel in Vanni, Sri Lanka | Dahanayaka | NJ |
| ERC/2013/007 | An exploratory study to determine the occurence of rhabdomyolysis among patients with snake bite | Weerawansa | MRP |
| ERC/2013/008 | Prevalence of headache among school children in Polonnaruwa education zone | Perera | KDCT |
| ERC/2013/009 | When East meets West: Recognizing the benefits of Sri Lanka’s pluralistic medical system | Saia | BN |
| ERC/2013/010 | Effectiveness of auto wart implantation in the treatment of multiple cutaneous warts | Madarasingha | NP |
| ERC/2013/011 | Awareness among healthcare workers on cutaneous leishmaniasis – a study done in an endemic area | Weerakoon | KMHS |
| ERC/2013/013 | Effectiveness of a community based health promotional intervention to address underlying determinants for physical inactivity of adult women from Vavuniya | Rahini | M |
| ERC/2013/015 | Prediction of stature from the ulnar length for the Sinhalese population | Senevirathne | AB |
| ERC/2013/016 | Effect of a single dose intravenous methyl prednisolone in adult patients who develop severe dengue in febrile phase – A double blind placebo controlled trial | Premaratna | BAHR |
| ERC/2013/017 | Dengue, leptospirosis and typhus as leading causes of fever among patients admitted to the professorial medical unit, Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura | Dahanayaka | NJ |
| ERC/2013/018 | Cultural adaptation and validation of a tool to assess ‘social capital’ related to maternal health in Anuradhapura district | Agampodi | TC |
| ERC/2013/019 | Investigation of the neurotoxic effects of snake envenoming in Sri lanka | Silva | NKA |
| ERC/2013/020 | Effectiveness of a health promotion intervention that addresses the perceived determinants of teenage pregnancies among teenage school girls in a rural setting in the district of Anuradhapura | Siriwardana | PH |
| ERC/2013/021 | Study on level of control of Bronchial Asthma in a peripheral paediatric unit in Sri Lanka | Amarasiri | DCN |
| ERC/2013/023 | The effect of a biscuit containing the extract of Salacia reticulata on the reduction of blood glucose levels in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus | Siribaddana | SH |
| ERC/2013/024 | Indicators of onset and peak of third space fluid accumulation and onset of recovery phase in Dengue haemorrhagic fever | Dahanayaka | NJ |
| ERC/2013/025 | Determine clinically useful variables to predict difficult airway and intubation in Sri Lankan population | Kudavidanage & Godage | BP & CS |
| ERC/2013/026 | Effectiveness of a health promotion intervention in reducing physical and emotional abuse of children by the parents and the other caregivers by addressing knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of parents in Ralapanawa Janapadaya village in Nochchiyagama M.O.H. area in Anuradhapura district | Withanage | TC |
| ERC/2013/027 | Preventing pesticide suicides by restricting access through vendors – exploratory and pilot studies | Weerasinghe | M |
| ERC/2013/028 | Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia among the blood culture obtained for ABST in Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura from 2011 March to 2012 December | Jayaweera | JAAS |
| ERC/2013/029 | An audit on current knowledge of intern house officers and medical officers on CPR at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura | Kudavidanage & Janoss | BP & AC |
| ERC/2013/030 | Outcome of tympanic membrane defects repair with fat and tetrachlorodecaoxide | Abeysundara | UB |
| ERC/2013/031 | Association between dermatoglyphics and chronic kidney disease of unknown origin in Sri Lanka | Wijerathne | BTB |
