scholarly journals Medical Students Dynamic Effort on Understanding of RNAi Therapeutic Application in Sri Lanka

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Faiz MMT Marikar ◽  
◽  
Manel BCN Kulugammana ◽  
Karawitage RL Karawita ◽  
Aravinda S Jayathilake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Therapeutic Application

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on COVID-19 Among Medical Students in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952199366
Author(s):  
Anne Thushara Matthias ◽  
Mathotage Sathiesha Nihari Padmasiri ◽  
Uduwaka Gam Aacharige Navoda Dharani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Attitudes on euthanasia among medical students and doctors in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. M. M. T. B. Herath ◽  
K. W. S. M. Wijayawardhana ◽  
U. I. Wickramarachchi ◽  
Chaturaka Rodrigo
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Assisted Suicide ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Undergraduates

Abstract Background Euthanasia is a topic of intense ethical debate and it is illegal in most countries at present, including Sri Lanka. The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study of medical students and practicing doctors was to explore the acceptance of euthanasia and physician assisted suicide (PAS), and factors influencing this opinion. Methods A customised online questionnaire which explored opinions on euthanasia was administered to first and final year medical undergraduates in University of Colombo and practicing doctors with more than 5 years of work experience at The National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Attitudes on euthanasia and PAS were also assessed with the attitudes towards euthanasia (ATE) Scale, which is a 10-item questionnaire. Results A total of 425 individuals responded (males: 178, 42%, age: median – 27 years), which included 143 (33.6%) first-year medical undergraduates, 141 (33.2%) final-year medical undergraduates and 141 (33.2%) practicing doctors. More participants (200, 47.1%) favoured legalizing euthanasia than those directly opposing it (110, 25.9%), but a significant proportion (27%) remained undecided. The mean scores of ATE questionnaire from the whole sample were generally unfavourable towards euthanasia/PAS. Accepting euthanasia as an option for oneself (p =  < 0.001) was the strongest predictor of favouring euthanasia/PAS or supporting its legalization. Conclusion In this cross-sectional survey, more respondents supported legalisation of euthanasia in Sri Lanka than those openly opposing it. Yet, a significant minority that responded as “undecided” for legalisation, were more likely to have unfavourable ATE.

scholarly journals Value-Added Roles of Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Assessment of Medical Students’ Perceptions and Willingness in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 3187-3196
Author(s):  
Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe ◽  
Shamalee Wasana Jayarathne ◽  
Senaka Devendra Pilapitiya
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Value Added

scholarly journals Usage of Cloud Storage Facilities by Medical students in a low-middle income country, Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samankumara Hettige ◽  
Eshani Dasanayaka ◽  
Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Cloud Storage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Google Drive ◽  
Storage Facilities

Abstract Introduction Cloud storage facilities (CSF) has become popular among the internet users. There is limited data on CSF usage among university students in low middle-income countries including Sri Lanka. In this study we present the CSF usage among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. Methods We undertook a cross sectional study at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Stratified random sampling was used to recruit students representing all the batches. A self-administrated questionnaire was given. Results Of 261 (90.9%) respondents, 181 (69.3%) were females. CSF awareness was 56.5% (95%CI: 50.3% - 62.6%) and CSF usage was 50.8% (95%CI: 44.4 - 57.2%). Awareness was higher in males (P=0.003) and was low in senior students. Google Drive was the commonest CSF followed by Dropbox and OneDrive. There was no association between CSF awareness and pre-university entrance or undergraduate examination performance. Inadequate knowledge, time, accessibility, security and privacy concerns limited CSF usage. 69.8% indicated that they would like to undergo training on CSF as an effective tool for education. Conclusion CSF awareness and usage was nearly 50% among the students and Google drive is the most popular CSF. Lack of knowledge, accessibility, concerns on security and privacy limited CSF usage among students. Majority were interested to undergo training on CSF and undergraduate ICT curricula should introduce CSF as effective educational tools.

A nationwide survey of attitudes towards psychiatry among final-year medical students in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 102101
Author(s):  
A.K.A.B. Baminiwatta ◽  
W.A.V.S. Bandara ◽  
A.A.I.D. Athurugiriya ◽  
T. Yangdon ◽  
G.R. Cader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Nationwide Survey

scholarly journals Emotional intelligence in first year medical students and its correlates: a study conducted at a faculty of medicine in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
D. Edussuriya ◽  
K. N. Marambe ◽  
S. U. B. Tennakoon ◽  
R. M. I. S. D. Rathnayake ◽  
B. G. Premaratne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Medical Students

scholarly journals Usage of Cloud Storage Facilities by Medical students in a low-middle income country, Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samankumara Hettige ◽  
Eshani Dasanayaka ◽  
Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Cloud Storage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Google Drive ◽  
Storage Facilities

Abstract Introduction Cloud storage facilities (CSF) has become popular among the internet users. There is limited data on CSF usage among university students in low middle-income countries including Sri Lanka. In this study we present the CSF usage among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. Methods We undertook a cross sectional study at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Stratified random sampling was used to recruit students representing all the batches. A self-administrated questionnaire was given. Results Of 261 (90.9%) respondents, 181 (69.3%) were females. CSF awareness was 56.5% (95%CI: 50.3% - 62.6%) and CSF usage was 50.8% (95%CI: 44.4 - 57.2%). Awareness was higher in males (P=0.003) and was low in senior students. Google Drive was the commonest CSF followed by Dropbox and OneDrive. There was no association between CSF awareness and pre-university entrance or undergraduate examination performance. Inadequate knowledge, time, accessibility, security and privacy concerns limited CSF usage. 69.8% indicated that they would like to undergo training on CSF as an effective tool for education. Conclusion CSF awareness and usage was nearly 50% among the students and Google drive is the most popular CSF. Lack of knowledge, accessibility, concerns on security and privacy limited CSF usage among students. Majority were interested to undergo training on CSF and undergraduate ICT curricula should introduce CSF as effective educational tools.

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