Publications by authors named "Nowzath Athambawa"
Background: Dental anxiety has become a major concern for both dental practitioners and patients and prevents a significant proportion of people from attending dental clinics. The present study aimed to determine dental anxiety and associated factors among adult patients attending a public outpatient dental clinic in a base hospital, in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 adults aged 18 to 75 years awaiting dental treatment.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify factors affecting knowledge and participation in FMD vaccination among traditional dairy farmers in Sri Lanka.
- The research involved 180 farmers and used statistical models to analyze data collected in 2019, revealing average FMD knowledge and hygiene scores of 54.5% and 49.2%, respectively.
- Findings indicate that farmers' knowledge of FMD is linked to factors like gender, education level, and training, while vaccination behavior is influenced by the number of animals, farming experience, and knowledge scores, suggesting a need for enhanced livestock education for better FMD control.