Browsing by Author "Silva, KSK"

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Developing an application to incorporate essential healthcare information and child health development record (CHDR) information to promote comprehensive care and early intervention in child health
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2024) Cooray, PLSR; Dissanayake, DMRN; Thilakarathna, SS; Pehara, MWGR; Silva, KSK; Kottahachchi, J; Thanthriwatta, TM
Emergency care and education are now essential components of pediatric care, according to UNESCO. Advancements in technology and communication, coupled with the ease of accessing the World Wide Web through mobile devices, have presented both benefits and drawbacks. Although the information is easily accessible, the reliability and precision is now in doubt due to unreliable sources. Furthermore, there is a lack of attention from caregivers to maintain pertinent details in the Child Health Development Record (CHDR), which serves as the main repository for vital healthcare information and a child's developmental history.
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The Proportion of overweight and obesity and its association between physical activity and diet among school children of grades 6 to 9 in Kalutara educational zone
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2024) Cooray, PLSR; Dissanayake, DMRN; Thilakarathna, SS; Pehara, MWGR; Silva, KSK; Talagala, IA; Kottahachhi, J; Peries, WANN; Talagala, I; Samarasinghe, T; Fernando, NS; Pasqual, D; Chandran, T; Shajahan, Z
The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies overweight and obesity as a global health crisis, linked to sedentary lifestyles and influenced by factors such as screen time and dietary choices. This study aimed to assess the proportion of overweight and obesity among grades 6 to 9 school students in the Kalutara educational zone, and its association with diet and physical activity.