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Bioinquirer Journal BioInquirer Journal The Official Publication of the International Institute of Health Sciences, Sri Lanka ISSN 2465-6232, Volume 2, Issue I, November 2016 (IIHS Academic Sessions 2016: Conference Proceedings) Editor in Chief- Dr. E. A. K. K. Edirisinghe Managing Editor- Dr. Dinusha Kanatiwela Niriella BioInquirer Journal The Official Publication of the International Institute of Health Sciences, Sri Lanka November 2016, Volume 2, Issue I Editor in Chief- Dr. E. A. K. K. Edirisinghe Managing Editor- Dr. Dinusha Kanatiwela Niriella Copyrights © "Opportunities Unlimited” International Institute of Health Sciences No 704, Negombo Road, Welisara, Sri Lanka Tel : +94 114 651144 Mobile: +94 766 566 078 Fax : +94 112 951292 www.iihsciences.com From the Managing Editor It is indeed with great pleasure that I write this message on the occasion of Bio- Inquirer 10 – Annual Academic Sessions, International Institute of Health Sciences, 2016. This year, IIHS together with health professionals organize this event based on the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations on the 19th of November 2016. This year, the forum facilitate abstracts categorized under several themes viz. Nursing, Medical Administration and Policies, Gender equality, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Humanitarian Issues and Health. Over 100 researches published in this conference proceedings will be presented on this day. We welcome all the conference delegates to Bio-Inquirer- 10 and hope this will encourage the interaction among intellectuals from different disciplines of health, which will lead to multidisciplinary research. In 2015, the UN implemented 17 Sustainable Development Goals to promote health and wellbeing to the world. In order to promote wellbeing, combating poverty in all its forms is essential. It is extremely vital to incorporate multi-disciplines and drive forward with a collective force to reach the goals. The targets of each goal underline the need to formulate interventions to endorse inclusivity, peace, wellbeing, security and prosperity. Though the political arena at times may not be conducive to executing appropriate systems, it is vital for institutions, public and private to unite together to formulate strategies to achieve the desired objectives. IIHS is the first institution in Sri Lanka to implement projects targeting all 17 goals. These IIHS projects are themed around empowerment prosperity, eradicating poverty, reducing inequality and promoting peace. Whilst the projects involve numerous stakeholders, it is the vision of IIHS to invest in not only the national but also the global community to promote well-being across the spectrum. Finally, I wish presenters all success and an inspiring conference for all the participants! Managing Editor BioInquirer Journal Editorial Committee 2016 Editor in Chief- Dr. E. A. K. Kithsiri Edirisinghe Managing Editor- Dr. Dinusha Kanatiwela Niriella Committee Member- Dr. Mahinda Balasuriya (Chairman-IIHS) Committee Member- Dr. Nihal de Silva (Dean- IIHS) Committee Member- Dr. Nishan Silva (Head of Academic Affairs- IIHS) Committee Member- Dr. George Perera (Head of Research & Development- IIHS) Committee Member- Mrs. P. L. Jayawardhana (Head of Faculty of Nursing) Committee Member- Sr. Geraldine Michael (Senior Lecturer of Faculty of Nursing) Committee Executive – Nadeeka Jayasinghe (Deputy Head- Faculty of Nursing) Committee Executive- Miriam Shirmila Josiah (Deputy Head- Research & Development) Committee Executive- Stephanie Gloria Anthony Luke (Asst. Manager- Research & Development Committee Member- Kalanika Gallage (Lecturer- Faculty of Nursing) Committee Member – Vannessa Morel (Student – Faculty of Biomedical Sciences) Committee Member – Umanda Ekanayake (Student – Faculty of Biomedical Sciences) Table of Contents Reference Presented By Topic Number Promoting wellbeing through Sustainable Development Key Note Dr. Sarath Samarage Goals Oral Presentations Reference Presented By Topic Number OP1 W. A. Keerthirathna Core Competencies in Nursing Compassion Fatigue associated when encountering deaths in OP2 Sadana Samarakoon Clinical Settings among Undergraduate Nursing students in Sri Lanka Hansi Kasthuri Public Awareness and Practices on Allergic Reactions in OP3 Arachchige Gampaha District Survival of Breast Cancer Patients Treated at Teaching Hospital OP4 H.R.T De Silva Karapitiya, Galle from 2004 to 2008 Evolution of Healthcare Facilities and the Healthcare System of OP5 Upendra Randeniya Sri Lanka Dr. Pramishka Effectiveness of Vertical Transportation in Multispecialty OP6 Madurapperuma Hospitals in Sri Lanka Identifying treatment gaps in Sri Lanka for bone cancer with OP7 Michell Benedict the United States Jayathri Manuja Effects of Medical Insurance for the Health and Health Seeking OP8 Wijayarathne Behavior of Urban Early and Middle aged Adults in Sri Lanka The contribution of empowered South Asian women to the OP9 Charlotte Blundell Sustainable Development Goals OP10 Senani Perera Harassment in Public Transport in Sri Lanka Assessment of the Effects of Street Harassment on Female OP11 Noor Rashad Youth in Maldives- A preliminary study for assessment of effect of street harassment among female youth in Maldives A Study on Woman’s role in the Fishing Industry in Southern OP12 Kowmica Skandarajah and Northern Coastal area of Sri Lanka OP13 Samitha Jayalath Awareness on Post Natal exercises among women in Sri Lanka Dhanusun A study on assessing the Risk characteristics for the Initiation OP14 Rajarathnam of Smoking Practices and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Consumption and OP15 Sudharaka Fernando Driving among Urban Youth Total energy intake and dietary risks associated with the use of OP16 Shaluni Tissera alcohol among urban Sri Lankan adults OP17 Navoda Senanayake Calorie composition in traditional sweets in Sri Lanka OP18 Lachitha Chenuka Body dissatisfaction among Advance Level students –Sri Lanka Hearing impairment and risk factors among Urban Youth in Sri OP19 Damsith Ashen Lanka Knowledge of the usage of DNA evidence among Police OP20 Eashaan Dassanayaka Officers in Sri Lanka Assessment of knowledge and practices of Medical Laboratory OP21 Vannessa Morel Technologists regarding universal work precautions in Clinical Laboratories in Colombo and Gampaha Districts Knowledge and Attitude of General Population in Matara OP22 Buddhisha Kalhara district towards Ayurvedic Medicine. Assessment of Self-medication Practices among urban Sri OP23 Umanda Ekanayake Lankan adults Establishing a Small Scale Bio-gas Plant and evaluating its OP24 Raveesha Rajapaksha Effectiveness with different types of Raw Material Assessing the awareness of Sri Lankan adults on Pre- OP25 Malika Perera preparation Requirements for Clinical Laboratory Tests Assessing the usability of Stroke Riskometer™ to evaluate OP26 Anusha Jayathilake stroke risk among urban Sri Lankan Adults Public awareness and attitude towards Dementia in Colombo OP27 Sudarshan Rajaratnam district Effectiveness of chest compressions and rescuer's fatigue OP28 Tharindu Dewalegama during cardio pulmonary resuscitation among practicing Nurses in Sri Lankan Kalyani Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices on Cigarette OP29 Lokugalappaththi Smoking among the male patients with ST Segment Elevation Investigation on Awareness on Rabies among Health Science OP30 Muditha Atapatthu Students and other Students in University of Peradeniya A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Blood OP31 Kalanika Gallage Donation among Undergraduate Students in the University of Peradeniya Self management Practices among Patient with Hypertension OP32 Renu Kalhari in Selected Rural areas in Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka Knowledge Attitudes and Practices regarding Arthritis OP33 Nadun Rathnayake treatments among patients attend to teaching hospital Karapitiya OP34 Dr. Nihal Silva Maternal and Child Health services in the USA Assessment of the Public Attitude towards the Importance of OP35 Mariyam Shazra Mental Health Care and Mental Health Services provided in Maldives Perception and Attitude of Sri Lankan adults on OP36 Ashfaq Nazeer Institutionalized Aged Care Assessing the External Changes in Fish containing Formalin as a OP37 Gowri Bandara Preservative Knowledge and awareness on Cervical Cancer preventing OP38 Saumaya Edirisinghe Vaccine among women in suburban areas in Sri Lanka OP39 Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe Use of Evidence in Policy making Comparative study on Cost Analyzing of Interventional Cardio OP40 Sriyani Padmalatha Thoracic services in Sri Lanka- 2016 Improvement of Service Delivery and Quality in Government OP41 Stephany Gloria Sector Nurses Training Using Modern Technology OP42 Harshana Perera Higher Educational Needs among Student Nurses Dharshana Assessing the willingness of urban adults to spend on Alcohol OP43 Tissaweerasinghe and cigarette consumption in relation to health promotion Creating an Evidence Framework to support Universal Health OP44 Dr. Nishan Silva Coverage Family Violence: What are the barriers for women seeking OP45 Dr. Lata Satyen help? Introduction to Smart Phone-based Program to improve OP46 Dr. Clint Gurtman Insomnia Knowledge and Attitude of Youth on Consanguineous OP47 Kashumi Kaushalya Marriages in Southern Province Assessment of Attitudes of Undergraduate students regarding OP48 Suresh Subramaniyam Pseudoscience phenomena Assessment of Exercise related characteristics of those who OP49 Minelli Bernard practice walking as an Aerobic Exercise in Sri Lanka Awareness on Physiotherapy among elders in North Western
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