Perspectives of stakeholders on the implementation of a dietary and exercise intervention for postpartum mothers with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): a community-based qualitative study.

Women with a history of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in their future life. Lifestyle interventions are known to reduce this progression. The success of a lifestyle intervention mainly depends on its feasibility.

Perceptions of mothers with gestational diabetes and their healthcare workers on postpartum physical activity to attenuate progression of gestational diabetes to diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study.

Background Mothers with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a high risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the future. This progression can be attenuated by appropriate lifestyle interventions. We aimed to understand the perceptions of mothers with GDM and their healthcare workers regarding postpartum physical activity with a view to design a lifestyle intervention programme.

Determinants of sleep quality among pregnant women in a selected institution in the Southern province, Sri Lanka.

Background: Sleep is a vital requirement during pregnancy for the betterment of the fetus and the mother. Sleep quality could vary due to pregnancy-specific psychological and physiological changes. To introduce a tailored programme to enhance the sleep quality of mothers, it is paramount to assess the sleep quality and determinants of sleep.

The impact of a culturally adapted lifestyle intervention on the glycaemic profile of mothers with GDM one year after delivery - a community-based, cluster randomized trial in Sri Lanka.

Background: A woman with a history of GDM has a high risk of developing type two diabetes (T2DM) in her future life. Lifestyle modifications are known to attenuate the progression of GDM to T2DM. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of a simple, cost effective, culturally acceptable lifestyle intervention programme on the trajectory towards T2DM in women with a history of GDM.

Quality of care as perceived by caregivers and residents in aged care homes in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study.

Objective: Quality of care determines the physical and psychological wellbeing of aged care residents. The study aims to explore barriers and facilitators of quality of care in aged care homes (ACHs) in Sri Lanka from the perspective of older adults and caregivers.

Methods: This qualitative descriptive exploratory study was conducted in selected five ACHs in Galle District, Sri Lanka, from May 2021 to January 2022.

Assessment of energy and nutrient intake of sri lankan mothers with prior gestational diabetes mellitus at 6-week postpartum: A community-based study.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the leading causes for the future diabetes. Diet modification is an imperative part in attenuating this progression.

Objectives: This study assessed energy and nutrient intakes of Sri Lankan mothers at 6 weeks after delivery, with the aim of developing specific dietary guidelines for postpartum mothers with GDM.

Psychological disturbances encountered by the healthcare professionals, military professionals and general public in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health concern, posing a greater risk of psychological vulnerabilities for frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), military professionals and the general public around the globe. These psychological issues appear to be long lasting and heighten the risk of mental health disorders. Therefore, this study aimed to identify psychological problems encountered by HCWs, military professionals, and the general public in Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants in Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka harbors over 3000 plant species, and most of these plants have been of immense importance in the traditional systems of medicine in the country. Although there is a rich reserve of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants, in-depth studies have not been pursued yet to compile the ethnoflora with traditional medicinal applications for the scientific community. Thus, as a continuation of our ethnobotanical inventory work in different regions in the country, the present study was carried out in one of the administrative districts in the North Central area of Sri Lanka known as Polonnaruwa district.

Perceptions on Diet and Dietary Modifications during Postpartum Period Aiming at Attenuating Progression of GDM to DM: A Qualitative Study of Mothers and Health Care Workers.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global concern. GDM mothers have a 7-fold relative risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in their later life. User-friendly and culturally acceptable dietary interventions can minimize this risk.

An Ethnobotanical Study of the Medicinal Plants Used as Anti-Inflammatory Remedies in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka.

The application of traditional medicinal plants as anti-inflammatory remedies has been practiced in Sri Lanka for thousands of years. Although there is a rich reserve of indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants, the preservation and the scientific validation of these claims are still in its infancy. Thus, the study was carried out in one of the administrative areas of Sri Lanka known as Gampaha District to assess the significance and contribution of medicinal plants in inflammatory conditions.