Sustainability of urban recreational waterfront development in Colombo urban area, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.U. Rathnaweera ◽  
◽  
K.G.P.K. Weerakoon ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Waterfront Development

scholarly journals Assessment of Women participation in Agriculture in Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-162
Author(s):  
Gopalakrishnan Tharani ◽  
Mohamed Sameem Roshan Akther ◽  
Nanthakumaran Ananthini
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Women Participation

An attempt was made to assess the women contribution towards agriculture in Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka. 60 farm family households' women were randomly selected from rural and urban area of Kovilkulam AI region of Vavuniya district in Sri Lanka and the data were collected by constructed questionnaire. The objectives of this study are to identify the factors contributing women participation in agriculture, to identify the constraints faced by the women in participating agriculture and to evaluate the women participation in decision making activity in agriculture. Minitab 15 and MS excel were used for data analysis. The level of women participation in agricultural activities was found out using chi-square test and the factors contributing for women participation in agricultural activities were identified using multiple regression analysis in urban and rural areas separately (α=0.05). The results revealed that 90% of the rural women respondents and 50% of the urban respondents participated in the agricultural activities which is a significant difference. The mean values of women participation in agricultural activities in urban and rural areas were 77 hours and 836 hours per annum respectively. The multiple regression model for women participation in urban area found that the participation of women negatively correlated with status of employment, age and education level (p=0.000). In rural area, age and educational level were negatively influencing on women participation in agricultural activities (p=0.000). R-square values of fitted regression models were 72 % and 91% in urban and rural area respectively 72% and 91% variation in respective women participation were explained by these models. The obstacles for the women in participation in agricultural activities were reported as lack of knowledge and training in agriculture field, family burden, cultural and social barriers and physical constraints. 60% of women from rural areas and 90% of women from urban areas were involved in decision making especially in the selection of crops and varieties for planting and livestock rearing. Enhancing the awareness and the technical knowledge to the women in the field of agriculture would contribute to increase income from agriculture at household level, district level and finally at national level. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 3, Issue-3: 159-162

Characterization of airborne PAHs and metals associated with PM10 fractions collected from an urban area of Sri Lanka and the impact on airway epithelial cells.

Chemosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 131741
Author(s):  
Nirodha Abayalath ◽  
Indeepa Malshani ◽  
Rajitha Ariyaratne ◽  
Shizhen Zhao ◽  
Guangcai Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Airway Epithelial Cells ◽  
Airway Epithelial ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in 1-2 yrs olds in a semi-urban area of Sri Lanka

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanika LM Kumarihamy ◽  
Lushanika D Subasinghe ◽  
Prasanna Jayasekara ◽  
Sanjeewa M Kularatna ◽  
Priyaka D Palipana
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Childhood Caries

Distribution of obesity-related metabolic markers among 5–15 year old children from an urban area of Sri Lanka

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.P. Wickramasinghe ◽  
C. Arambepola ◽  
P. Bandara ◽  
M. Abeysekera ◽  
S. Kuruppu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Metabolic Markers

scholarly journals The role of haematological indices in predicting early iron deficiency among pregnant women in an urban area of Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miruna Sudharshani Kalaimani Rabindrakumar ◽  
V. Pujitha Wickramasinghe ◽  
Lallindra Gooneratne ◽  
Carukshi Arambepola ◽  
Hemantha Senanayake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Haematological Indices

scholarly journals Nutritional status of schoolchildren in an urban area of Sri Lanka

2010 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
VP Wickramasinghe ◽  
SP Lamabadusuriya ◽  
N Atapattu ◽  
G Sathyadas ◽  
S Kuruparanantha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Urban Area

scholarly journals Prevalence, knowledge and attitudes of menopausal symptoms among women aged 40-60 years and their associated factors in a semi urban area, Matara district, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 2771
Author(s):  
Samudra T. Perera ◽  
Sampatha E. Goonewardena
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Sleeping Problems ◽  
Urogenital Symptoms

Background: Menopause is naturally created milestone in a women’s life. Every woman experiences unique menopausal symptoms that may be physiological, psychological or both. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, knowledge and attitudes of menopausal symptoms among women aged 40-60 years and their associated factors in a semi urban area, Matara district, Sri Lanka.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional community-based study was carried out among 212 women ages 40-60 years in three selected Grama Niladhari divisions Matara district, Sri Lanka. Data was collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire. A validated menopausal rating scale used to measure menopausal symptoms. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23. A probability of p<0.05 was considered significant.Results: The mean age of menopause of the study population was 47.84 years (SD=4.048). The most prevalent somatic symptoms were hot flushes 157 (74.1%), joint and muscular discomfort 138 (65.1%), sleeping problems 126 (59.5%) and heart discomfort 112 (52.9%). Majority (>50%) reported having psychological symptoms and minority reported urogenital symptoms. All menopausal symptoms were more prevalent and was statistically significant in post-menopausal stage for urogenital symptoms. According to the knowledge categorization, majority (>50%) of the respondents had good knowledge regarding menopause. Mean knowledge score was 68.4±18. Married women and more educated women had better knowledge regarding menopause (p<0.05). Public health midwives were the main source of knowledge.Conclusions: Education, creating awareness and providing suitable interventions can be done to improve the quality of life of women through menopausal transitional period.

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