Research Topics – B.Sc (Hons) Nursing and Midwifery – Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Batch 13 (2016/2017) – 2021

No	B.Sc No.	NSG No.	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
1.	400	309	Ms. A.N. J. Alahakoon	Satisfaction of E-learning and psychological distress among nursing undergraduates during COVID -19 pandemic in selected universities of western province Sri Lanka.	Dr. M.K.D.L. Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
2.	401	310	Mr. T.M.H.S. Amaratunge	Knowledge and practices of first aid and CPR in a road traffic injury among traffic police officers in sselected police divisions in Colombo district- Sri Lanka.	Prof. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Professor in Nursing, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
3.	402	311	Ms. M.P. Amithra	Use of digital screen devices and associated vision related problems among undergraduate students in University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. C. S. Moonesinghe, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
4.	403	312	Mr. H.M.L. P. Bandara	To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards prevention of type -2 diabetes mellitus among employees in a selected company in colombo district, Sri Lanka.	Prof. T.S. Suresh, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
5.	404	313	Ms. P.R. Deshani	A study of physical activity, associated factors, and perceived barriers to physical activity amongst general population from Colombo district in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic	Prof. Savithri Wimalasekara, Professor in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
6.	405	314	Mr. W.M. Dunhinda	“Willingness, perceptions and concerns of parents on administering Covid-19 vaccine to their children in Western and Southern provinces, Sri Lanka.”	Prof. C. P. Gunasekara, Professor in Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, FMS
7.	407	316	Ms. W.G.T. Nimasha	Knowledge on Emotional intelligence and associated factors among undergraduate students at the University of Sir Jayewardenepura during COVID-19 pandemic	Prof. R.C. Fernandopulle, Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, FMS
8.	408	317	Ms. M.A. D.S. Perera	Child behavior problems and parent experience on Homeschooling during COVID-19 pandemic among children aged 6-11 years in selected schools in the Horana educational zone	Prof. G.S.H. Liyanage, Professor in Paediatrics, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS.
9.	409	318	Ms. A.P.J. M. Piumali	Anxiety Stress Depression and coping strategies among field midwives in selected MOH areas in Matara district Sri Lanka	Prof. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Professor in Nursing, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
10.	410	319	Mr. S.M. Safwan	Knowledge, attitudes and practices on urinary tract infections among school teachers in selected schools in Kuliyapitiya and Giriulla educational zones, Sri Lanka	Dr. K. A. A. Dilhari, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Basic Sciences, FAHS.
11.	411	320	Ms. K.A.A. P. Samaradiwakara	Knowledge, attitudes and practices of employees of selected banks in Gampaha and Colombo District regarding uses and disposal method of face masks and its associated factors to limit the spread of COVID 19 infection.	Prof. C.S.E. Goonewardene, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
12.	412	321	Ms. W.K.J. Sewwandi	Well-being, quality of life, and job satisfaction among school teachers during COVID-19 pandemic in Biyagama educational division, Gampaha district, Sri Lanka	Dr. I.M.P.S. Ilankoo n, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
13.	413	322	Ms. K. Sittampalam	Musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among construction workers in selected registered construction companies in Jaffna district	Prof. J. Indrakumar, Senior Professor of Medicine, Dept. of Medicine, FMS.
14.	414	323	Ms. T.M.W.V. Tennakoon	Knowledge on transmission and prevention of COVID-19 spread in the workplace and its associated factors among garment employees in selected garment factories in Sri Lanka	Dr. K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
15.	415	324	Mr. M. Thanujan	Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral cancer and its associated factors among selected group of construction site workers in Colombo district srilanka.	Dr. Kasuni Akalanka, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Basic Sciences, FAHS
16.	416	325	Ms. W.A.T. Thushanjani	Proportion and associated factors of social anxiety disorders among A/L students in selected schools in Hambantota district in Sri Lanka.	Dr. Manori Gamage, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS.
17.	417	326	Mr. W.M.C.S. Weerakoon	Nutrition knowledge, Dietary habits and Supplement use among sports club attendees in Kuliyapitiya area – Sri Lanka	Prof. Rasika Perera, Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
18.	418	327	Ms. W.H. Piyumika	“Awareness, attitudes, practice on COVID-19 prevention methods and its’ associated factors among teachers in selected schools, Deniyaya educational zone, Sri Lanka.”	Dr. M.A.M.M. Jayewardene, Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, FMS
19.	421	354	Ms. H.M.S.N. Herath	“Nurses awareness on legal aspects related to nursing practice in a selected teaching hospital in Sri Lanka”	Dr. S.M.K.S. Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
20.	422	355	Ms. P.L.D.S. Liyanaarachchi	Knowledge, practices and perceived barriers regarding patient education on inhaler use among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital, western province, Sri Lanka.	Dr. R.M.T.B. Abeyratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
21.	423	356	Ms. H.R.A.U.N. Ranasinghe	Facilitators and barriers of participation for continuing professional education among nurses in selected hospitial, in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka.	Mrs. L. C. Damayanthi, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
22.	424	357	Ms. K.S.D. Sandeepani	Depression, anxiety and stress among nurses working at critical care setting during COVID – 19 pandemic at National Hospital of Sri Lanka	Dr. M.R.S. Jayathilaka, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
23.	420	353	Ms. P.D.O. Dilhani	“Awareness, attitudes, perceived benefits and challenges towards telehealth and Tele using among nurses in a selected hospital. Sri Lanka”	Dr. I.M.P.S. Ilankoon, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.

Batch 12 (2015/2016) – 2020

No.	B.ScNo	NSG No	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
01	370	279	Ms. D. K. T. Amarasinghe	Knowledge and attitudes towards premarital screening among nursing undergraduates in selected state universities in Sri Lanka.	Ms. SMKS Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
02	371	280	Ms. E. D. D. Anuradhi	Knowledge and practice regarding postnatal care among postnatal mothers in Wadduwa MOH area.	Dr. MRS Jayathilake, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
03	372	281	Ms. H. D. O. P. Dharmajeewa	Factors affecting the transition period to professional roles among newly graduated B.Sc Nurses working in government, semi-government and private hospitals in Colombo district of Sri Lanka.	Dr. AATD Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
04	373	282	Ms. N. L. Galawalage	Awareness of risk factors and warning signs and treatment compliance among hypertensive patients attending medical clinics, Base Hospital Balapitiya.	Prof. R. B. Marasinghe, Professor, Dept. of Medical Education, FMS.
05	374	283	Ms. A. P. D. Hasinika	Knowledge, awareness along with already followed prevention strategies of child sexual abuse of mothers in selected MOH areas in Matara District.	Dr. H.T.D.W. Ariyarathne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, FMS.
06	375	284	Ms. S. S. Jayathunga	Knowledge on vitamin D among medical and allied health sciences undergraduates at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Prof. Guwani Liyanage, Professor in Paediatrics, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS.
07	376	285	Ms. A. P. M. Lakmali	The knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene among third year female students in University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. RMTB Abeyratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
08	378	287	Ms. K. K. S. Madhushani	Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast self-examination among final year female students in University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. RMTB Abeyratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
09	379	288	Ms. S. F. Nashath	Stress and resilience among nursing undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. IMPS Ilankoon, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
10	380	289	Ms. H. D. W. Ruchirani	Knowledge regarding prevention, identification and immediate management of allergic reactions among beauticians and workers in selected beauty salons in Biyagama MOH area.	Dr. K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
11	399	308	Ms. P. S. H. Kumari	Physical activity pattern, 6-Minutes’ Walk Test (6MWT) and glycemic control amongst type 2 Diabetic Mellitus patients attending selected diabetic clinics in Colombo district, Sri Lanka.	Prof. Savithri Wimalasekara, Professor in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
12	383	292	Ms. S. H. D. Upeksha	The perception and preference for online education among final year undergraduate students in selected state Universities in Western Province, Sri Lanka during COVID-19 Pandemic.	Dr. Manori Gamage, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS.
13	384	293	Ms. T. Weerasinghe	Knowledge, attitudes and the practices towards preventive measures of COVID-19 and associated factors among employees of selected companies in Colombo area, Sri Lanka.	Prof. Sampatha Goonewardena, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
14	386	295	Ms. S. R. M. Senarathne	Online health information seeking behavior among patients attending to the out-patient department of Dompe Divisional Hospital (E Hospital)	Dr. MKDL Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
15	388	297	Ms. M. Thilini Kumari	Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards patients’ rights in two selected teaching hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka.	Ms. SMKS Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
16	389	298	Mr. I. M. W. Abeywardena	Knowledge and practice regarding prevention and self-management of varicose veins among nursing officers in Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka.	Dr. MRS Jayathilake, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
17	390	299	Ms. P. R. M. Sigera	Knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer screening methods, risk factors and preventive measures among female undergraduates in Sri Lanka.	Dr. MKDL Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
18	391	300	Mr. R. P. S. A. Thilakarathna	Knowledge and attitudes towards sexually transmitted infections among non-medical university students in Sri Lanka.	Prof. Rasika Perera, Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
19	392	301	Mr. T. D. Wimalaweera	Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 out-break and preventive methods among non-medical undergraduates in a selected state University of Sri Lanka.	Dr. AATD Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
20	393	302	Ms. P. P. C. M. Chandrasena	Use of social media among undergraduates in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. IMPS Ilankoon, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
21	419	328	Ms. W. E. I. De Alwis	The physical activity level of the patients with diabetes mellitus attending to the diabetes clinic in General Hospital – Kalutara	Dr. AATD Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.

Batch 11 (2014/2015) – 2019

No	B.ScNo	NSG No	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
01	344	259	Ms. B.R.C.A.Biyagama	The smartphone addiction, factors & problems of smartphone addiction and preventive measures among advanced level students attending tuition classes in Nugegoda area.	Prof. U.P.K. Hettiarachchi, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
02	345	261	Ms. L.W.N.R. De Alwis	Knowledge, attitudes and practices of emergency contraceptive pills among 18 – 40 years old married females in Panadura MOH area	Prof. T.S. Suresh, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
03	347	262	Ms. C.T.M.Fernando	The severity, outcome and parental knowledge regarding minor head injuries and it’s association to mechanism and place of fall in children younger than 6 years old who presented to accident service unit of Colombo South Teaching Hospital.	Dr. Manori Gamage, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS
04	349	263	Ms. J.M.M.N.K.Jayalath	Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Menstruation and Menstrual Hygiene among School Going Middle Adolescent Girls in Selected Government Schools in Two Selected Educational Divisions in Sri Lanka.	Dr. T.M.R. Perera, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS
05	350	264	Ms. B.G.M.S.Jayawardana	Associated factors of parental feeding styles and children’s eating behaviours in selected preschools in Ibbagamuwa Divisional Secretariat in Kurunegala district.	Dr. K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
06	351	266	Ms.K.H.M.A.Y.Kariyawasam	Asthma control, Sleep quality and Physical activity level of asthmatic adults, attending to selected hospitals in Colombo district, Sri Lanka	Prof. Savithri Wimalasekara, Professor in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
07	353	268	Ms. S.N.A.M.Nawarathna	Knowledge, Attitude, Practices regarding pre hospital care after road traffic accidents among three-wheel drivers and associated factors in selected police areas in Colombo district, Sri Lanka	Prof. Sampatha Goonewardena, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
08	354	270	Ms. P.M.C.M.Ranasinghe	Factors associated with eating behaviours among adolescents in government schools in Rathnapura district.	Dr. K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
09	357	274	Ms.H.M.D.K.Thilakaratne	Knowledge and attitudes towards elderly and elderly care among nursing undergraduates in selected universities in Sri Lanka	Ms. S.M.K.S. Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
10	358	275	Ms. W.H.M.S. Wanigasekara	Association between eating behavior and nutritional status of adolescents attending a selected urban school in Kuliyapitiya Divisional Secretariat, Sri Lanka	Dr. Sanath Mahawithanage, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS
11	359	260	Mr. A.R.S.Dayananda	Preparedness for eHealth / Digital health: Students’ Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence in Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Prof. R. B. Marasinghe, Professor, Dept. of Medical Education, FMS.
12	362	267	Mr. K.K.K.K.Madusanka	Knowledge, attitudes and practice among nursing officers towards asthma management in selected hospitals of Western province	Prof. Rasika Perera, Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
13	363	269	Mr. L.C. Nawarathne	Assessment of quality of sleep of shift working among nursing officers in relation to the quality of nursing care provided in two selected government hospitals, Sri Lanka.	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
14	365	265	Ms. A.M. Kannangara	Physical activity and Diet of obese adolescents attending the Colombo South Teaching Hospital	Prof. P. Hettiarachchi, Professor in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, FMS
15	394	303	Ms. T.C. Nirukshi	Knowledge, attitudes, and associated factors regarding male involvement in antenatal care among male partners of pregnant mothers in Gothatuwa MOH area, Colombo District	Dr. M.R.S. Jayathilaka, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
16	395	304	Ms. A. Hameed	Assessment of Quality of life of caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in the National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka	Dr. M.K.D.L. Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
17	396	305	Ms. G.S.S. Kulasekara	Assessment of Awareness and knowledge of Adult Life Support resuscitation guidelines among nursing students in the Government Nurses Training Schools in the Western Province of Sri Lanka	Dr. H. Waidyasekera, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS
18	397	306	Mr. W.P.J. Priyantha	Knowledge, attitudes and practices among caregivers of patients with Schizophrenia in the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Angoda	Dr. Jayamal de Silva, Senior lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, FMS
19	398	307	Ms. E. K.A. C. P. Wijerathna	Job satisfaction among registered nurses who are working in National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka	Dr. M.R.S. Jayathilaka, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.

Batch 10 (2013/2014) – 2019

No.	B.ScNo	NSG No	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
01	313	214	Mr. G.T.N. Deshapriya	Maternal knowledge of fever control in paediatric patients admitted to Colombo South Teaching Hospital	Dr. Ruwanthi Perera, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS
02	320	235	Ms. N.T.W. Abeysekara	Knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients regarding febrile convulsions in children under six years of age	Prof. D.P.S. Gunasekara, Professor of Paediatrics, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS
03	322	237	Ms. M.T.S. Dharmasena	Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding first aid among undergraduates of the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. Amaya Ellawala, Lecturer, Dept. of Medical Education, FMS.
04	323	239	Ms. R.C. Edirisinghe	Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding Leptospirosis among farmers in Ambalantota area	Prof. Rasika Perera, Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
05	324	240	Ms. L.H.M.T.M. Gunarathna	The association between sleep quality and academic performances among the undergraduates of Faculty of Applied Sciences of University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. Lukshika Amarakoon, Lecturer, Dept. of Psychiatry, FMS.
06	325	242	Ms. P.G.I. Kalpani	Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding folic acid consumption among pregnant women in Kirinda Puhulwella MOH area in Matara District	Dr. M.R.S. Jayathilake, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
07	326	243	Ms. K.H.D. Maduwanthi	Prevalence of work place injuries and awareness of safety measures among healthcare workers in Colombo south teaching hospital	Prof. M. Vidanapathirana, Professor of Forensic Medicine, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, FMS.
08	327	244	Ms. R.M. Maduwanthi	Assessment of patient satisfaction on services of Out Patient Department (OPD) after implementing the Health Information Management System (HIMS) in Castle Street Hospital for Women (CSHW)	Prof. R. B. Marasinghe, Professor, Dept. of Medical Education, FMS.
09	328	245	Ms. W.A.P. Malsha	Knowledge and attitudes on HIV/AIDS and their associated factors among Allied Health Undergraduates of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
10	329	246	Mr. U.H.M. Nasmil	Perceived Barriers to communicate with nurses and patients by nursing students in two selected state universities during their clinical learning	Ms. S.M.K.S. Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
11	330	247	Ms. P.S.T. Perera	Prevalence, knowledge and attitudes of menopausal symptoms among women aged 40-60 years and their associated factors in a semi urban area, Matara district	Prof. Sampatha Goonewardena, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
12	331	248	Ms. I.D.C.D. Pragnarathna	Knowledge, perceptions and practices of the cervical cancer prevention among married female teachers in five selected government schools in Gampaha district.	Prof. Rasika Perera, Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
13	332	249	Ms. D.H. Siriwardana	Knowledge and Preventive practices regarding Respiratory diseases due to air pollution among traffic police officers in Colombo, Sri Lanka	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
14	333	250	Ms. S.H.J. Sudusingha	Self-care management, markers of airway inflammation, and carboxyhaemoglobin level of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, attending to a clinic at Colombo South Teaching Hospital	Prof. Savithri Wimalasekara, Professor in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
15	334	251	Ms. G. Thijakarasha	Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs about mental illness among undergraduates in a state university	Dr. Yashoda Rohanachandra, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Psychiatry, FMS.
16	335	252	Ms. W.M.M.M. Weerasinghe	Incidence and risk factors for support injuries and the selected treatment methods among university athletes in University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. H. Waidyasekara, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
17	336	253	Ms. T.M.D.Y.D. Wimalajeewa	Knowledge, attitudes and associated risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women attending selected antenatal clinics conducted in Matugama MOH area	Prof. U.P.K. Hettiarachchi, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
18	337	254	Mr. H.H. Wishwaranga	A descriptive study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices on drug abuse among 18 – 35 years old residents in two selected gramaniladari divisions in Galle district	Dr. Jayamal De silva, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Psychiatry, FMS.
19	338	241	Ms. K.A.H.N. Jayaweera	Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices regarding Pap Smear Test among women in Godigamuwa grama sewa division in the Ratnapura district	Dr. M.R.S. Jayathilake, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
20	339	238	Ms. C. Dissanayaka	Prevalence of poor oral hygiene practices and poor dietary habits among a selected population of preschool children with dental caries	Dr. Manori Gamage, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS
21	367	276	Ms. K.S. Dilrukshi	Depression, Anxiety and stress among parents with acutely ill children in pediatric wards, CSTH	Prof. Guwani Liyanage, Professor in Paediatrics, Dept. of Paediatrics, FMS
22	369	278	Ms. K.J.M.D Tharanga	Patients’ perceived responsiveness in a selected tertiary care hospital, Sri Lanka	Dr. M.K.D.L Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
23	368	277	Mr. S.A.C Sampath	Awareness of early warning signs, symptoms and risk factors of coronary heart disease among adult patients treated following acute coronary syndrome at the Cardiology Unit in the National Hospital of Sri Lanka	Prof. Indrakumar, Senior Professor of Medicine, Dept. of Medicine, FMS.

Batch 09 (2012/2013) – 2018

No.	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
01	Ms. A.R. Damayanthi	Psychological wellbeing of Allied Health undergraduates of the faculty of medical science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura: associated factors and correlation to academic performance.	Prof. Pradeepa Jayewardane, Professor in Pharmacology, Dept. of Pharmacology, FMS
02	Ms. M.D. Edirisuriya	Prevalence of dental caries and known risk factors among children age 6 to 7 who are attending a semi urban primary school in Piliyandala educational zone.	Prof. Sampatha Goonewardena, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
03	Mr. B.M. Faslan	Learning preference among Allied Health undergraduates in a state university, Sri Lanka	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekera, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
04	Mr. T.M.J.K. Gunasekara	Evaluation of anthropometric growth parameters in children (5-18 years with thalassemia major registered at National Thalassemia center in Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.	Dr. K.H.B.P. Fernandopulle, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
05	Mr. R.M.R.M.S.R. Gunasekara	Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding weight control strategies student in University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. H.W. Waidyasekara, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
06	Ms. U.S.M. Jayaweera	Proportion of work-related musculoskeletal problems and associated factors among field workers in Hingurana sugar factory.	Dr. D.C. Hewage, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
07	Ms.A.S.K. Kodagoda	Prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and associated coping style among undergraduates in Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. M.K.D.L. Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
08	Mr. H.D.A. Kumara	Prevalence, awareness and attitudes toward skin lighteners among student of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. Udani Kiriwandeniya, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
09	Ms. A.S. Miurangi	Respiratory function, medication adherence and beliefs among adult asthmatics in a selected teaching Hospital of Sri Lanka	Prof. Savithri Wimalasekara, Professor in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
10	Ms. N.M. Patterson	Screen time and associated psychological, academic and health problems among undergraduates at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulsuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
11	Mr. R. Piratheep	Physical activity and quality of life among undergraduates at university of Sri Jayewardenepura.: investigating self-esteem as potential mediator	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulsuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
12	Ms. R.K.R.L. Ranaweera	Knowledge and practices on premenstrual syndrome and its’ association with academic performance among female undergraduates in University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. M.K.D.L. Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
13	Mr. S.S. Susantha	Factors associated with physical health among security officers in University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. Nalinda Silva, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
14	Ms. M.A.R. Saumika	Association of diabetes self – care activities and glycemic control among adult with type 2 diabetes attending a diabetic clinical in a selected teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
15	Ms.B.P.R.W. Balasooriya	Knowledge and practices of ICU nurses regarding open – system endotracheal suctioning in the National Hospital of Sri Lanka	Ms. S.M.K.S. Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
16	Ms. P.K.U.P. Jayathilaka	Risk factors for deliberate self-harm in patient present to psychiatric clinics at CSTH and Homagama Base Hospital– A descriptive cross-sectional study	Prof. M. Vidanapathirana, Professor of Forensic Medicine, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, FMS.
17	Ms.A.A.D. Rangana	Prevalence of selected risk factors for Non-communicable Diseases and privative practices among nurses working at Colombo South Teaching Hospital.	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulsuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
18	Ms.S.A.P.D.C. Saranasinghe	Knowledge attitudes and perceived barriers for prevention of pressure ulcers among nurses in National Hospital of Sri Lanka	Ms. S.M.K.S. Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.

Batch 08 (2011/2012) – 2017

No.	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
01	Ms. KTAKDIM. Perera	Assessment of perceived stress among adolescent of G.C.E advance level classes of selected school in the divisional secretariat area of Wennappuwa.	Prof. S. Suresh, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
02	Ms. DMML. Dissanayake	Prevalence of post thrombotic syndrome in patient attending professorial unit anticoagulation clinic in Colombo south teaching Hospital	Dr. I.S. Wijesiriwardene, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
03	Ms. HGI. Amarabandu	Knowledge attitude and practices on preventive measures on diabetic foot ulcers among diabetic patient attending primary medical care unit in yatiyana, Matara.	Dr. Chandana Hewage, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
04	Ms. TD. Colombage	Knowledge and practices on endotracheal and tracheostomy cuff among intensive care unit nurses in national hospital Sri Lanka	Prof. Sampatha Goonewardena, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
05	Ms. SAIP. Dissanayake	Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases and work-related health problems among three-wheel drivers in Gampaha Urban council area.	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulasuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
06	Mr. SAMH. Kumara	Barriers encountered by the Nursing offers providing quality patient care in selected divisional Hospital type B type C in Colombo district.	Prof. R. B. Marasinghe, Professor, Dept. of Medical Education, FMS.
07	Mrs. RMP. Ranasinghe	Factors effecting stunting and low weight for age among children below five years attending children below five years attending child welfare clinics in a rural area.	Dr. W.A.N.Y. Silva, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
08	Mr. KMN. Sampath	Knowledge and practices, about coagulation studies among nursing offices in Colombo south teaching hospital, Homagama base hospital and Sri Jayewardenepura general hospital	Dr. K.H.B.P. Fernandopulle, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
09	Ms. NK. Nishshanka	Quality of life among patient with intestinal stoma in Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama Sri Lanka	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
10	Ms. LN. Weerakoon	Factors affecting adherence to insulin therapy among patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Colombo south teaching hospital Sri Lanka.	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
11	Ms. RDN. Rajapakshe	Knowledge attitudes and practices of farmers in Mirigama division regarding pesticides usage.	Prof. Pradeepa Jayawardena, Professor in Pharmacology, Dept. of Pharmacology, FMS
12	Ms. DR. Lasanthi	Assessment of teacher’s attitudes towards inclusion of sex education in the school curriculum in two selected school in biyagama education zone.	Prof. M.B.S. Senevirathna, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
13	Ms. WMS. Jayaratne	Participation of male partners in antenatal education to improve maternal wellbeing and associated factors in Ipalogama MOH area.	Prof. Sampatha Goonewardena, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.
14	Ms. GAOV. Somaratne	Assessment of modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases among Sri Lanka police officers in Colombo District.	Prof. M. Vidanapathirana, Professor of Forensic Medicine, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, FMS.
15	Ms. KDD. Lochana	Assessment of knowledge and attitudes of Sri Lanka advanced level class adolescent towards their future career	Dr. H. Waidyasekere, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
16	Mr. WTT. Ranasinghe	Assessment of nursers knowledge m attitudes and practices regarding use of disinfectant in Sri Lanka.	Dr. Jananie Kottahachchi, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Microbiology, FMS.
17	Ms. UHS. Chandrasekara	Occupational health problems and associated factors among tea estate in Balangoda pradeshiya saba division.	Dr. S.S.P. Warnkulasuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery
18	Ms. KID. Fernando	Knowledge and practices toward the oral hygiene among a selected population of 2^nd year undergraduates attached to non-medical faculties in university of Sri Jayewardenepura	Dr. Udani Kiriwandeniya, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
19	Ms. SADAD. Samarasinghe	Health related quality of life patient with chronic kidney disease who have undergone Hemo-dialysis in national hospital of sri lanka.	Dr. M.K.D.L. Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
20	Ms. ADNP. Wijayathunga	Knowledge and practices on patient physical safety and associated factors among intensive care nurses in national hospital of sri lanka.	Dr. M.K.D.L. Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
21	Ms. KMRP. Dharmarathna	Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses at the national hospital of Sri Lanka on the last officers of a deceased.	Ms. S.M.K.S. Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
22	Ms. JAJM. Lakshani	Occupational health problem and reported practices among solid waste collectors in Negombo municipality area, Sri Lanka.	Ms. S.M.K.S. Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
23	Ms. BVN. Harshani	Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among G.C.E (A/L) student in western province.	Dr. Dammika Gunawardena, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology FMS.

Batch 07 (2010/2011) – 2016

No	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
01	Ms.P.V.A.C. Jayamali	Knowledge, Attitudes and practices regarding management of childhood diarrhea among mothers attending MOH clinic in Ambalangoda area.	Prof. Pradeepa Jayewardane, Professor in Pharmacology, Dept. of Pharmacology, FMS
02	Ms.A.L.K.Gunasekara	Knowledge, Attitudes and ability to identify school children who are at risk of iron deficiency by school teachers in Walasmulla Educational Zone.	Dr. I.S. Wijesiriwardene, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS
03	Mr.K.S.D.Pathirana	Knowledge, Attitudes and practices regarding breast cancers among school teachers.	Ms. SMKS Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
04	Ms.W.A.N.Wasana	Prevalence and awareness of thalsassaemia trait among the students of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. Dammika Gunawardena, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology FMS.
05	Ms.J.G.Piyarathna	Knowledge and attitudes towards patient safety among students in three selected state universities.	Ms. SMKS Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
06	Ms.K.K.R.Gunawardena	Knowledge, Attitudes and practices of dengue control among nursing students at School of Nursing Kalutara	Prof. L.V. Athiththan, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
07	Mr.L.G.M.Weerasinghe	Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices of biomedical waste management and its associated factors among nurses of Colombo South Teaching Hospital.	Dr. AATD Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
08	Ms. K.D.S. Fernando	Assess & compare the health-related quality of life among elders (>60 years) who live in their own home and elderly care home	Dr.M.K.D.L. Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
09	Ms.H.M.M.T. Kumari	Knowledge, Attitudes and practices regarding osteoporosis among women above 35 years of age who are attending child welfare clinics and well women clinics in Dewinuwara MOH area	Prof. Rasika Perera, Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
10	Ms.S.N.B.M.I.P.Thilakarathna 0771570318	Analysis of demographic characteristics, knowledge regarding the disease and socioeconomic problems of a cohort of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in North Central Province	Dr. Udani Kiriwandeniya, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS
11	Ms.D.B.N. Jayawardena 0711793871	Association between socio – economic status and demographical factors with health-related quality of life of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are attending to the rheumatology clinic of Colombo South Teaching Hospital	Dr. D.C. Hewage, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
12	Mr.U.G.I. Abeygunathilaka	Association of demographic, socioeconomic and environmental factors with physical activity among walking tract users in Colombo district	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulsuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS
13	Ms.H.S.D. Hewavitharana	Knowledge and attitude regarding stress coping strategies among advanced level students in a national school of Sri Lanka.	Prof. R. B. Marasinghe, Professor, Dept. of Medical Education, FMS.
14	Ms.G.W.T.Madhumali	Prevalence of migraine symptoms, associated factors, treatment seeking behavior and its impact on academic performance among students at University Of Sri Jayewardenepura	Prof. T.S. Suresh, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
15	Ms.T.L.C. Lasanthika	Assessment of knowledge, associated factors and prevalence of health problems related to mobile phone usage among 2^nd and 3^rd year undergraduates in University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Prof. U.P.K. Hettiarachchi, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
16	Ms.W.L.K.Abhayarathna	The prevalence, risk factors and prevention practices regarding occupational health problems among gem mining workers in Eheliyagoda pradeshiya sabha division	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulsuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS
17	Ms.Kulangi Ayodya Akuressage	Prevalence of occupational health problems among employees working at karadiyana sanitary land filling waste management site	Dr.P.H.Dissanayake, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Anatomy, FMS
18	Ms.R.M.Rathnayaka	Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding prevention and immediate management of work-related injuries among farmers in Angunukola pelassa area	Dr. H. Waidyasekera, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS
19	Mr. W.S.Udayana	Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDS) among bus drivers at the central bus stand Colombo, Sri Lanka	Dr. K.H.B.P. Fernandopulle, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, FMS.
20	Ms.K.K.L.K.Piyadasa	Knowledge, attitude, belief and practices regarding menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls age above 15 years in a selected school in Tangalle educational division.	Prof. Sampatha Goonewardena, Professor in Community Medicine, Dept. of Community Medicine, FMS.

Batch 06 (2009/2010) – 2015

No.	Name	Title of the Research Project	Name of the Supervisor
01	Ms. AMNT. Bandara	Knowledge, attitudes regarding newborn care and associated factors among mothers who are admitted in to antenatal wards at CSTH.	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
02	Ms. TGP. Dilashini	Knowledge and attitudes regarding daily salt intake among students of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. H.T.D.W. Ariyarathne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, FMS.
03	Ms. TC. Dodangoda	Attitudes and willingness to participate for Pap Smear Test among 35- 60 old married women in Ingiriya MOH area	Dr. M.K.D.L.Meegoda, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
04	Ms. RAT. Harshani	Knowledge regarding IV drug administration among 2^nd and 3^rd year Nursing students in University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Nursing Training School in Sri Jayewardenepura.	Mr. R.A.D.U. Cosman, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery
05	Ms. JAAU. Jayasinghe	Knowledge and practices regarding preventive measures on dengue among patients attending Infectious Disease Hospital, Sri Lanka	Dr. Jananie Kottahachchi, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Microbiology, FMS.
06	Mr. KG. Kalpitha	Knowledge regarding coronary Angiogram (CAG) among patients who are admitted for the procedure in the cardiology unit National Hospital Sri Lanka.	Dr. D. C Hewage, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
07	Ms. DI. Lakmali	Knowledge, associating factors and utilization patterns of self-medication with antibiotics among school teachers in 2 selected schools in Kegalle educational zonal division	Prof. Pradeepa Jayawardena, Professor in Pharmacology, Dept. of Pharmacology, FMS
08	Ms. EN. Madubani	The knowledge regarding ophthalmologic complications as a result of diabetic among patients attending diabetic clinic in base hospital in Balapitiya	Prof. Savithri Wimalasekara, Professor in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
09	Ms. NGA. Maheesha	Knowledge and attitudes of final year nursing students of national school of nursing, Colombo, on infusion phlebitis	Prof. L.V. Athiththan, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
10	Mr. P. Muralitharan	Knowledge regarding complications of mechanical ventilation among ICU nurses at Colombo South Teaching Hospital and Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.	Ms. S.M.K.S.Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
11	Mr. SAC. Nishantha	Knowledge and usage and side effects of Alendronic acid among osteoporosis patients attending in clinics in the Colombo district.	Dr. H. Waidyasekara, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
12	Mr. RPNT. Pathmasiri	Oral cancer knowledge among 25- 60 aged people in Pahala Kottaramulla No 497 Gramasewa division.	Prof. T. S. Suresh, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
13	Ms. HJC.Piyumi	Knowledge and practices regarding computer ergonomics among non-academic staff in university of Sri Jayewardenepura.	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulasuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
14	Ms. PLS.Prasangika	Proportion of correlated factors for muscular skeletal pain among teachers in Nugegoda division.	Dr. W.A.N.Y.Silva, Senior lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, FMS.
15	Ms. RMTN. Premachandra	knowledge, regarding iodine deficiency disoders among women in child bearing age group (15- 49years) in Thalgahadeniya and Algama Grama Sewa Division.	Prof. Rasika Perera, Professor in Clinical Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
16	Mr. JP.Rohan	Knowledge and practices among nurses regarding insertion and care of indwelling urinary catheter of female patients at Colombo South Teaching Hospital	Dr. A.A.T.D. Amarasekara, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
17	Mr. AGLA. Sameera	Knowledge and awareness about follow up care among post- kidney transplant recipients of National Hospital Sri Lanka.	Prof. C.A. Wanigathunga, Professor of Pharmacology, Dept. of Pharmacology, FMS
18	Mr. DN. Seram	Knowledge about osteoporosis, its complications and treatment among osteoporosis patients, attending a clinic at Colombo South Teaching Hospital	Mr. R.A.D.U. Cosman, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery.
19	Ms. LADNL. Wijethunga	Knowledge on childhood asthma and attitudes and practices towards child with asthma among primary school teachers in selected five schools in Anuradhapura Educational Division.	Prof. U.P.K. Hettiarachchi, Professor in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry, FMS.
20	Ms. WMPDS. Wijekoon	Study on knowledge, attitudes practices regarding post-operative pain management among nurses of Colombo South Teaching Hospital and Sri Jayewardenepura general Hospital.	Ms. S.M.K.S.Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
21	Ms. UMKK. Senarath Bandara	current knowledge and practices among ICU nurses regarding Central Venous catheter care in National Hospital Colombo.	Ms. S.M.K.S.Seneviratne, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.
22	Ms. GHPDS. Wijayarathne	Types and patterns of injuries among patients and challenges and barriers faced by nurses in provision of care in Accident and orthopedic services (AOS), National Hospital Sri Lanka.	Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulasuriya, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS.