Article
Nursing
Odette del Risco Sanchez, Erika Tanaka Zambrano, Amanda Dantas-Silva, Mariana Kerche Bonas, Isabella Grieger, Helymar Costa Machado, Fernanda Garanhani Surita
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of domestic violence/intimate partner violence, aggressors, types of violence, and associated factors in women attending antenatal and postnatal care services in a public hospital in Brazil. The results showed that out of 600 pregnant and postpartum women interviewed, 23% had experienced abuse.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Piumee Bandara, Andrew Page, Lalith Senarathna, Judi Kidger, Gene Feder, David Gunnell, Thilini Rajapakse, Duleeka Knipe
Summary: This large case-control study examined the association between domestic violence (DV) and self-poisoning in Sri Lanka. The results showed that exposure to at least one type of DV within the previous 12 months was strongly associated with self-poisoning for both men and women. Women were most strongly associated with physical violence, while emotional abuse showed the highest risk for men. The study also found that 38% of self-poisoning cases in women and 22% in men could be attributed to DV.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Reham Elkhateeb, Ayman Abdelmeged, Samar Ahmad, Ahmad Mahran, Walaa Yehia Abdelzaher, Nermeen N. Welson, Yahea Al-Zahrani, Ahmed Mohammed Alhuwaydi, Haitham Ahmed Bahaa
Summary: The study indicates that violence against pregnant women in Minia Governorate, Egypt is common, especially emotional violence, and has adverse effects on women and their pregnancy outcomes. Various forms of violence, such as emotional, physical, sexual, and verbal abuse, are prevalent, leading to complications during pregnancy like vaginal infection, vaginal bleeding, preterm labor, and premature rupture of membrane. The fear of the husband is identified as a significant risk factor, perpetuating a cycle of violence.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tharuka Silva, Thilini Agampodi, Maggie Evans, Duleeka Knipe, Abey Rathnayake, Thilini Rajapakse
Summary: This study explores the barriers to disclosure of domestic violence to healthcare professionals among Sri Lankan women who experience domestic violence. The study reveals that barriers to help seeking include women's lack of knowledge and trust in healthcare professionals, concerns about repercussions, personal attitudes, and love and loyalty towards the perpetrator. Additionally, social and cultural constraints, such as social stigma and norms surrounding women's roles, also contribute to the barriers to disclosure.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angela Allen, Shiromi Perera, Sachith Mettananda, Rexan Rodrigo, Lakshman Perera, Thamal Darshana, Fiona Moggach, Anthony Jackson Crawford, Lesley Heirene, Christopher Fisher, Nancy Olivieri, David Rees, Anuja Premawardhena, Stephen Allen
Summary: In patients with beta-thalassemia in Sri Lanka, oxidative stress and damage are common, leading to complications such as anemia, hypoxia, and inflammation. Most patients lack adequate intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, and overall physical fitness is poor.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sajan Praveena Gunarathna, Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe, Thilini Chanchala Agampodi, Indika Ruwan Prasanna, Suneth Buddhika Agampodi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of the pandemic on household economies and health service utilization of pregnant and postpartum women. The findings showed that the income and nutritional expenditure of these women decreased during the pandemic, leading to poverty for some families. However, the majority of women were satisfied with the free public health services provided.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohamed Rishard, Fathima Fahila Fahmy, Hemantha Senanayake, Augustus Keshala Probhodana Ranaweera, Benedetta Armocida, Ilaria Mariani, Marzia Lazzerini
Summary: Poor-quality care in maternity services in Sri Lanka is indicated by the study findings, with patient satisfaction not sufficient to gauge the quality of care and improvements needed in various aspects of care provision.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arezoo Yari, Hosein Zahednezhad, Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh, Amanj Kurdi
Summary: The study found that domestic violence against women is common among Iranian women during the COVID-19 pandemic, with younger age, illiteracy/primary education, previous marriage(s), and unwanted/unwise marriage being significant risk factors. Urgent strategies are needed to prevent and reduce such domestic violence, which could include providing educational opportunities, raising awareness, promoting wanted/wise marriage, and offering social support and rehabilitation opportunities to vulnerable social groups, especially vulnerable women.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Malshani Lakshika Pathirathna, Chandraratne Mahinda Bandara Dematawewa, Kayako Sekijima, Mieko Sadakata, Yoshiyuki Muramatsu, Naoshi Fujiwara
Summary: The use of solid fuel increases the risk of respiratory symptoms among reproductive-aged women in Sri Lanka, while the use of liquid petroleum gas can lower this risk.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
A. V. Caldera, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, T. U. Munasinghe, K. M. N. Perera, Nimisha Muttiah, D. Tilakarathne, M. K. R. R. Peiris, E. Thamilchelvan, Chamilka Sooriyaarachchi, Mohamed Naseem Nasma, R. M. Manamperige, A. D. K. Ariyasena, Samanmali P. Sumanasena
Summary: This study describes the rehabilitation services available for communication disorders in Sri Lanka and evaluates the adequacy of these services in different provinces and districts of the country. The results indicate that there is a lack of specialist speech and language therapists and audiologists, particularly in government hospitals. Private centers provide a greater number of rehabilitation services, but there is still a shortage of professionals.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir Chowdhury, Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman, Salma Morium, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan, Afsana Bhuiyan, Shams El Arifeen
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of domestic violence in urban slums of Bangladesh, highlighting the need for more extensive research to identify contributing factors. Household-based intervention incorporating effective community participation, education, and counseling is necessary to address this serious issue.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Shukry Zawahir, Sarath Lekamwasam, Kjell H. Halvorsen, Grenville Rose, Parisa Aslani
Summary: The study in Sri Lanka found poor knowledge about antibiotics among the public and a high rate of self-medication with antibiotics. Factors influencing self-medication included attitudes towards access to antibiotics, situational use of antibiotics, appropriate use of antibiotics, and knowledge about prescription requirements. Public education campaigns and policy changes are recommended to address the issue of antibiotic self-medication.
EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTI-INFECTIVE THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Angela M. Parcesepe, Evette Cordoba, John A. Gallis, Jennifer Headley, Berenger Tchatchou, John Hembling, Claudian Soffo, Joy Noel Baumgartner
Summary: Pregnant women living with HIV in Cameroon have a high prevalence of probable common mental disorders and intimate partner violence. The study found that all forms of IPV assessed were significantly associated with greater odds of probable CMD.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Ezinne Eze-Ajoku, Oludolapo Fakeye, Adejare Atanda, Olukayode A. Sosina
Summary: This study evaluated whether markers of economic empowerment are associated with a tolerant attitude toward spousal physical violence (SPV) among employed married women in Nigeria. The findings suggest that lower educational attainment and disparities in income between spouses may contribute to tolerance of SPV.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Eman A. A. Hassanen, Dennis N. Makau, Mohamed Afifi, Omar A. Al-Jabr, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alshahrani, Ahmed Saif, Reham G. A. Anter, Wafaa M. El-Neshwy, Doaa Ibrahim, Rasha M. M. Abou Elez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of hygienic and cat management practices on the occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in cats and their owners in Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. Real-time PCR was used to evaluate T. gondii infection in 80 pregnant women and 29 domestic cats. Drinking raw milk and contacting stray and pet cats were significantly associated with higher odds of T. gondii infection. Not washing hands after contact with cats increased the likelihood of T. gondii infection by 6 times.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer J. Infanti, Ragnhild Lund, Munas M. Muzrif, Berit Schei, Kumudu Wijewardena
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2015)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deepika Fernando, Chamarika Jayanetti Weerasekera, W. M. Kumudunayana T. de A. W. Gunasekera, H. Chanditha Hapuarachchi, Carmen Koo, Muzrif Munas, Prasad Ranaweera
Summary: This case report discusses the recrudescence of imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a patient diagnosed and fully treated with artemether-lumefantrine under direct observation in Sri Lanka. The patient had a history of fever after arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and had visited Rwanda before. After initial treatment, the patient experienced a recurrence of falciparum malaria, possibly acquired from Rwanda.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
W. M. Kumudunayana T. de A. W. Gunasekera, Risintha Premaratne, Deepika Fernando, Muzrif Munaz, M. G. Y. Piyasena, Devika Perera, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, K. D. N. Prasad Ranaweera, Kamini Mendis
Summary: The study analyzed the effectiveness of malaria case detection strategies in Sri Lanka from 2017 to 2019, finding that Passive Case Detection (PCD) was the most effective and should be strengthened. Focus on screening travel cohorts within Reactive Case Detection (RACD) and Proactive Case Detection (PACD) yielded better results.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Natalia Lewis, Muzrif Munas, Manuela Colombini, A. F. d'Oliveira, Stephanie Pereira, Satya Shrestha, Thilini Rajapakse, Amira Shaheen, Poonam Rishal, Abdulsalam Alkaiyat, Alison Richards, Claudia M. Garcia-Moreno, Gene S. Feder, Loraine J. Bacchus
Summary: This study synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and barriers to responding to violence against women (VAW) in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). The findings indicate that some interventions can reduce the occurrence of some types of VAW and improve health outcomes, although conflicting effects were reported. Future interventions should focus on strengthening capacity across health systems, communities, and individual women, as well as tailoring support to meet women's needs and expectations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dinusha Perera, Muzrif Munas, Katarina Swahnberg, Kumudu Wijewardene, Jennifer J. Infanti
Summary: The phenomenon of obstetric violence is a persistent problem in maternity care worldwide, and this study conducted in Sri Lanka confirms its prevalence in the Colombo district. The findings indicate that obstetric violence is associated with young age, lower family income, non-majority ethnicity, and rural residency. Additionally, the study highlights the underexamination of domestic violence experiences in women who report obstetric violence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)