Publications by authors named "Sakuni Amanda"
Is it appropriate to use WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study standards to assess the growth parameters of Sri Lankan babies? A single-centre cross-sectional study.
Ishanya Ayeshini Abeyagunawardena Arundhi Abeynayake Thushani Anuththara Kasun Alawaththegama Sakuni Amanda
BMJ Paediatr Open
February 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the growth measurements of newborns in a Sri Lankan hospital against WHO standards, focusing on factors such as birth weight, length, and head circumference.
- A total of 393 newborns were analyzed, revealing that male and female newborns generally had lower birth weights and head circumferences than WHO medians, with significant associations found between birth weight and maternal factors.
- The findings suggest that the current WHO standards may not accurately reflect the growth expectations for Sri Lankan newborns, leading to the recommendation for broader studies across the island.