Publications by authors named "Inosha Alwis"
Background: Outpatient care is central to both primary and tertiary levels in a health system. However, evidence is limited on outpatient differences between these levels, especially in South Asia. This study aimed to describe and compare the morbidity profile (presenting morbidities, comorbidities, multimorbidity) and pharmaceutical management (patterns, indicators) of adult outpatients between a primary and tertiary care outpatient department (OPD) in Sri Lanka.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence and associated factors of depression in Sri Lanka: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- The review aimed to gather and analyze existing studies to determine the overall prevalence of depression in Sri Lanka and its variations among different age groups and populations.
- A total of 33 studies with over 52,000 participants found that the pooled prevalence of depression was approximately 19.4%, with the highest rates in young individuals at 39%.
- The findings highlight significant differences in depression rates across age groups and suggest that the diversity of study methodologies introduces challenges in interpreting the results conclusively.*