Images in Health-related Communications from Sri Lanka: Is there a Racial Bias?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumal Kuruppu ◽  
Thrangani Rupasinghe ◽  
Saroj Jayasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Racial Bias ◽  
Health Related

Health-related Quality of Life among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) of an agricultural Community in Kebithigollawa, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishantha Kumarasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: The significant increase in the burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) of Sri Lanka has led to evaluate the factors related to physical, social and mental aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in CKDu patients. Methods: The quality of life of 84 CKDu patients (stages 1-5) were assessed by means of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short-Form survey (KDQOL™-36) Version 1.3 along with biomarkers and patient demographics. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula. Results: KDQOL™-36 scores impaired substantially across all stages of CKDu and comparatively lower scores were present in later stages of the disease than the initial stages. The mental composite summary (MCS) scores were more impaired when compared to physical composite summary (PCS) scores during the early stage of the disease. Poor KDQOL™-36 scores were present in males than in females with a significant difference in MCS and social support scales. Biochemical parameters showed a significant correlation with the majority of KDQOL™-36 dimensions while urine albumin to creatinine ratio did not. Conclusion: CKDu patients in any stage of the disease despite their age and gender have a significant physical and mental health burden. Thereby, early assessment of health-related quality of life will help to identify high-risk patients, and modifying these factors may provide a better active and healthy lifestyle.

EQ-5D-3L-Derived Health-Related Quality of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. 2778-2786
Author(s):  
Shilanthi Seneviratne ◽  
Samitha Ginige ◽  
Sanjeewa Kularatna ◽  
Nalika Gunawardena
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals EQ-5D-3L Derived Population Norms for Health Related Quality of Life in Sri Lanka

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e108434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeewa Kularatna ◽  
Jennifer A. Whitty ◽  
Newell W. Johnson ◽  
Ruwan Jayasinghe ◽  
Paul A. Scuffham
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Population Norms ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals CHALLENGES ON URBAN AGEING IN HIGH DENSITY SETTLEMENTS: Relationship of built-environment attributes and lifestyle of elderly in Western province, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.N. Jayaratne ◽  
◽  
I. Rajapaksha ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Health Related

Urbanization and population aging are two key phenomena in the twenty-first century that concerns the elders living in cities, especially those in low- and middle-income countries like Sri Lanka. In such a setting, understanding the responsiveness of the built environment for active aging is crucial. However, even the few available studies are prioritized on health rather than the built environment attributes. Therefore, this study aims to assess the built environment attributes related to elders, for the first time, in developing countries like Sri Lanka. The assessment method composes of two case studies in Colombo, Sri Lanka with a questionnaire survey, an axial map, and a frequency analysis using the SPSS software. The case studies comprise of a middle-income and a low-income settlement both with high population density. The analysis results explicitly informed that, in comparison, the middle-income settlement is more adversely affected by the built environment response related to health and social relationships. This finding is further supported by the prominence in health-related issues of loneliness (ρ-value .042) and lack of freedom (ρ-value .014) in the middle-income settlement. The built environment attributes were ranked based on their significance in correlation with the Quality-of-Life measures and the individual age-related characteristics. This was further developed for an appraisal that assesses health-related aspects of built environment response for vulnerable age groups like elders. The findings and the appraisal could support the future decision-making process of the National health budget and future urban design interventions since Sri Lanka has the highest South Asian aging population.

Health-Related Information and COVID-19: A Study of Sri Lanka and Thailand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramathi Bandaranayake ◽  
Pirongrong Ramasoota ◽  
Ashwini Natesan ◽  
Arthit Suriyawongkul
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals The influence of perceived racial bias and health-related stigma on quality of life among children with sickle cell disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Anna M. Hood ◽  
Lori E. Crosby ◽  
Eva Hanson ◽  
Lisa M. Shook ◽  
Jeffrey D. Lebensburger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Racial Bias ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Health Related

Perceived Racial Bias and Health-Related Stigma Among Youth with Sickle Cell Disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily O. Wakefield ◽  
Jill M. Popp ◽  
Lourdes P. Dale ◽  
James P. Santanelli ◽  
Ashley Pantaleao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Racial Bias ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Health-related Quality of Life Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) of an Agricultural Community in Kebithigollawa, Sri Lanka  

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vindika Suriyakumara ◽  
Thilina Anuradha Samarathunga ◽  
Dhanuja Gunaratne ◽  
Chaminda Karunarathne ◽  
Raveena Gajanayaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract BACKGROUND – The significant increase in the burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) of Sri Lanka has led to evaluate the factors related to physical, social and mental aspects of health related quality of life (HRQOL) in CKDu patients. METHOD – The quality of life of 84 CKDu patients (stages 1-5) were assessed by means of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short-Form survey (KDQOL™-36) Version 1.3 along with biomarkers and patient demographics. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula. Patients were divided into four groups according to their eGFR; group A with eGFR range 90-60 ml/min/1.73 m2, group B with eGFR range 30–59 ml/min/1.73m2, group C with eGFR range 15–29 ml/min/1.73m2 and group D with eGFR<15 ml/min/1.73m2. RESULTS – The KDQOL™-36 scores impaired substantially across all stages of CKDu and comparatively lower scores were present in latter stages of the disease than the initial stages. The mental composite summary (MCS) scores were more impaired when compared to physical composite summary (PCS) scores during the early stage of disease. Poor KDQOL™-36 scores were present in males than in females. A significant variance in scores was not observed between the gender and younger (<65 years) and elderly (≥65 years) populations. Biochemical parameters showed a statistically significant correlation with majority of KDQOL™-36 dimensions while interestingly urine albumin to creatinine ratio did not. CONCLUSION - Our findings reveals that CKDu patients in any stage of the disease despite their age and gender have a significant physical and mental health burden, and this burden is alarmingly increased among patients as the disease worsens. Thereby, early assessment of health related quality of life will help to identify high risk patients and modifying these factors may provide better active and a healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Health Related Quality of Life of Children with Thalassemia Major in Two Selected Hospitals in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.A.S.V. Silva ◽  
H.H. Peiris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Blood Transfusions ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Introduction: Thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder. There are two types; thalassemia major and minor. Thalassemia major directly affects children’s physical, emotional, social and school functions. Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important indicator to assess the health of human. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted using 60 children (age 2-12 years) with thalassemia major who attended clinics in two selected hospitals in Sri Lanka from July to September 2018. Demographic data and risk factors were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. HRQoL data were collected using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Version 4.0 Generic Core Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: Mean values of the total functioning scores of physical, emotional, social and school were 89.42 (±9.20), 87.83 (±10.43), 95.00 (±7.53) and 78.75 (±14.13) respectively. Age of the children was significantly associated with emotional functioning (p=0.046), school functioning (p=0.023), psychosocial health (p=0.021) and the total summary score (p=0.006). Total number of blood transfusions per year of the patient was significantly associated with physical functioning (p=0.002), psychosocial health (p=0.045) and total summary score (p=0.034). Conclusions: Age and the total number of blood transfusions per year significantly affect the HRQoL of children with thalassemia major. Gender, type of iron chelation and age at first blood transfusion did not affect HRQoL of the children.Keywords: HRQoL, Thalassemia major, Haemoglobin disorder

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