Dr. Damitha Asanga Gunawardane
Senior Lecturer
 
 
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
  1. Gunawardane, DA "Sri Lankan Newborns; Improving Survival and Well-Being." Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine 33, no. 1 (2024).
    DOI: https://sljm.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/sljm.v33i1.497

  2. Gunawardane, Damitha Asanga. "Construct Validity and Factor Structure of Sinhalese Version of Epworth Sleepiness Scale." Journal of the Ruhunu Clinical Society 28, no. 1 (2023): 34-38. https://doi.org/10.4038/jrcs.v28i1.136.

  3. Gunawardane, D. A. , Dharmaratne, S. D. ., & Rowel, D. S. (2023). Neonatal care cost of “adverse neonatal outcome” following term deliveries in SriLanka. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 22(2), 316–322.
    https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v22i2.64988

  4. Sirisena, P. , Samarakkody, S. , Subhani, B. , Gunawardana, D. , Perera, M. and Rathnayake, C. (2023) A Study on Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism and the Requirement of Thromboprophylaxis in Pregnancy and Postpartum Period in a Tertiary Care Centre in South Asian Country: A Cross Sectional Study. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 13, 403-413. doi: 4236/ojog.2023.133039.

  5. Rajindrajith, S., Gunawardane, D., Kuruppu, C., Dharmaratne, S. D., Gunawardena, N. K., & Devanarayana, N. M. J. P. o. (2022). Epidemiology of aerophagia in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta analysis. 17(7), e0271494.

  6. Gunawardane, D.A., Dharmaratne, S., & Rowel, D. (2021). Maternal risk factors for''adverse neonatal outcome” after term deliveries in Sri Lanka. Journal of the Ruhunu Clinical Society, 26(1).

  7. Gunawardane, D.A., Mallawaarachchi, S.I., Herath, P.H.M., Anwarama, R.S. and Warnasuriya, W.P.G.S., 2020. Role Stress Among Doctors Working in a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka. Journal of the Ruhunu Clinical Society, 25(1), pp.35–40. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jrcs.v25i1.94

  8. Gunawardane, D.A. (2019). Type of economic evaluations. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 25(3), pp.131–134. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v25i3.8215

  9. Gunawardane, D. A. (2018). Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination for cervical cancer prevention. Is it safe and effective? Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(3), 329-336. doi: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i3.36985

  10. Gunawardane, D., D Dharmaratne, S., & S Rowel, D. (2018). Neonatal outcomes and neonatal care received by the term neonates following initial hospital discharge in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(2), 194-199. doi: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i2.35870

  11. Gunawardane, D.A, Dharmaratne, S., & Rowel, D. (2017). Neonatal outcome of term deliveries in Sri Lanka. South East Asia Journal of Public Health, 7(2), 34-39. https://doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v7i2.38854

  12. Gunawardane, D. A., Dharmaratne, S. D., & Rowel, D. S. (2017). Relationship between maternal anthropometry and birth weight in a sri lankan cohort of term neonates. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 26(2). doi: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljm.v26i2.35

  13. Gunawardane, D. A., Dharmaratne, S. D., & Rowel, D. S. (2017). The pattern of drug use among term neonates and cost implications: results from a study in a Sri Lankan neonatal care unit. Journal of the Ruhunu Clinical Society, 22(1), 8-13.doi: http://doi.org/10.4038/jrcs.v22i1.28

  14. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2014). Level of fatigue and daytime sleepiness among heavy vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka. South East Asia Journal of Public Health, 4(1), 9-16. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21832

  15. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2013). The pattern of Road Traffic Crashes in Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2009. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 18(1), 33-34. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v18i1.6079
 
REPORTS
  1. The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP). (2022). Global Health Inequalities: Research for a fairer future; The role of research in supporting access to quality and robust health services.
    URL - https://www.interacademies.org/publication/global-health-inequalities
    research-fairer-future

  2. Gunawardane, D. A., Vithana, P. V. S. C., Danansuriya, M. N., Jayasekara, H., Mataraarachchi, D., Nazeer, I., Nupehewa, S., Gunathilake, I., Jayasundara, C. J., Gunasoma, A., Jayakody, H., Lokubalasooriya, A., & Silva, C. de. (2020). Costed Implementation Plan on Adolescent and Youth Health Sri Lanka (2020-2025). Colombo, Sri Lanka : Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.14538.54727.
    URL - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371117445_Costed_Implementation_
    Plan_on_Adolescent_and_Youth_Health_Sri_Lanka

  3. The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP). (2019). Achieving universal health coverage in LMICs: The role of quality of care research.
    URL - https://www.interacademies.org/publication/achieving-universal-healthcoverage-lmics-role-quality-care-research

  4. Gunawardane, D. A., Karnon, J., Rowel, D.D.S., Lucas, N., Gamaethige, N., Mathota C., Ratnasiri, U. D. P., Hemachandra N. & Jayakody, H. (2018). Cost Analysis of Sri Lanka Every Newborn Action Plan to End Preventable Morbidity and Mortality. Colombo, Sri Lanka.: Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health. (ISBN: 978-955-1503-56-7)
 
REFEREED CONFERENCE PAPERS – Oral Presentations
  1. Ekanayake E.M.K.B., Gunawardane, DA, . (2024). The trends in suicide deaths in elderly population in Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo , Sri Lanka.

  2. Weerasooriya R.M.B.S, Weradoowa H.M., Wickremasinghe, W.A.M.S.,Widanagamage P.W.S.J.P., Gunawardane D.A.(2024).Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) on diabetic care, diabetic drug adherence and factors associated with them among patients attending the diabetic clinic at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  3. Rathnadivakara O.W.B.S.K., Gunawardane, DA,. (2024). Can Sri Lanka achieve global nutritional targets by 2025? time series analysis from 2012 to 2020. Paper presented at the Peradeniya University International Research Symposium and Exposition (IPURSE) 2024 , “A Resilient and Sustainable Sri Lanka: Weaving Together Diverse Threads”, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

  4. W.D.S.E. Abeykoon, V. K. I. U. A., E.M.K.B. Ekanayake, B. Gowrishanker, T. Islam, Y. Nakano, P.K.G.N.N. Thilakarathne, Y. Obayashi, D.A. Gunawardane. (2024). A Comparison of Waste Management Practices between Bangladesh, Japan and Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Peradeniya University International Research Symposium and Exposition (IPURSE) 2024 , “A Resilient and Sustainable Sri Lanka: Weaving Together Diverse Threads”, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

  5. W.D.S.E. Abeykoon, E. M. K. B. E., B. Gowrishanker, S. Koirala, S.D. Dharmaratne, D.A. Gunawardane. (2024). Comparative analysis of fatal road traffic accidents: a study of Nepal and Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Peradeniya University International Research Symposium and Exposition (IPURSE) 2024, “A Resilient and Sustainable Sri Lanka: Weaving Together Diverse Threads”, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

  6. Prasanga P.T.S., Jayamini A.G.D., Gunawardane D.A.,. "Trend of Caesarean Section Rate in Sri Lanka: 2005 - 2021." Paper presented at the 28th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2023.

  7. Prasanga PTS, Alwis VKIU, Yamaguchi M, Nandasena HMRKG, Obayashi Y, Gunawardane DA,. "Trends of Hiv Incidence over the Last Two Decades between Japan and Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study." Paper presented at the 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023.

  8. Gunawardane,D.A. (2021). Trends in cancer incidence and mortality in Sri Lanka, 2005 – 2015. Paper presented at the 14 th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  9. Gunawardane, D., D Dharmaratne, S., & S Rowel, D. (2019). Cost Analysis of Sri Lanka Every Newborn Action Plan to End Preventable Morbidity and Mortality in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Scientific Congress 2019 of Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

  10. Gunawardane, D., D Dharmaratne, S., & S Rowel, D. (2019). Maternal Risk Factors for ‘Adverse Neonatal Outcome’ Following Term Deliveries In Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Scientific Congress 2019 of Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

  11. Gunawardane, D., D Dharmaratne, S., & S Rowel, D. (2018). Time series analysis of maternal mortality in Sri Lanka: 1995 - 2015. Paper presented at the Sri Lanka Medical Association 131 Anniversary International Medical Congress, Colombo.

  12. Gunawardane, D. A., & Karnon, J. (2017). ‘Economic cost of neonatal care at public hospitals in Australia’. Paper presented at the 2017 State Population Health conference, Adelaide, South Australia.

  13. Gunawardane, D. A., & Karnon, J. (2017). Caesarean section rate in Australia: Time series analysis 1995-2014. Paper presented at the 2017 State Population Health conference, Adelaide, South Australia.

  14. Gunawardane, D. A., Dharmaratne, S. D., & Rowel, D. D. S. (2016). Time series analysis of neonatal mortality in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Scientific Sessions of Collage of Consultant Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

  15. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2014). Weight gain during pregnancy; how much is enough? Paper presented International Research Sessions University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

  16. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2014). A Sinhalese version of Epworth Sleepiness Scale: Psychometric analysis. Paper presented at the Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka Collage of Psychiatrists” Mental Health to the Fore”, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  17. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmarathne,S.D. (2012). Heavy vehicle crashes in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 44th APACPH Conference, BMICH, Colombo Sri Lanka.

  18. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmarathne,S.D. ( 2011). Pattern of road traffic crashes in Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2009. Paper presented at the Sixteenth annual academic sessions, Collage of community physicians of Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  19. Gunawardana,K.,Gunawardane,D.A.,Kariyawasam,S.S.M.,Dissanayake, D.M.P,2008, Knowledge on family planning and use of modern contraceptive methods among female nursing officers working at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya., in 30th annual academic session. Kandy Society of Medicine.

  20. Gunawardana,K.,Gunawardane,D.A.,Kariyawasam,S.S.M.,Dissanayake, D.M.P.2008, Safe motherhood needs assessment in Nuwara Eliya district, in 30th annual academic session. Kandy Society of Medicine.
 
REFEREED CONFERENCE PAPERS – Poster Presentations
  1. Ekanayake EMKB, G. B., Gowrishanker B, Abeykoon WDSE, Gunawardane DA, Vadysinghe AN,. (2024). A retrospective descriptive study of elderly deaths autopsied at the Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 10th Anniversary Annual Academic Sessions , “Enhancing the Landscape in Geriatric Medicine”, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  2. Uyangodage AS, Wanninayake WMTN, Warnasooriya DGH, Wasala WMBS,, Weerakkody WABK Weerakkodi KGDT, Weerasekara OWLK, Weerasinghe SMIP,, Weerasinghe DPTM Weerasinghe WMTM , Gurung S, Wangchuk K, Tshering K,, and Gunawardane DA. "Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Homosexuality and Their Associated Factors among Pre-Clinical Medical Students at the Faculty of Medicine Peradeniya." Paper presented at the 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023

  3. Gunawardane, D., D Dharmaratne, S., & S Rowel, D. (2019). Neonatal Care Cost Of ‘ Adverse Neonatal Outcome ’ Following Term Deliveries In Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Scientific Congress 2019 of Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

  4. Gunawardane, D., D Dharmaratne, S., & S Rowel, D. (2018). The increasing trend in caesarean section rate : Sri Lankan scenario, 2005 -2016. Paper presented at the Sri Lanka Medical Association 131 Anniversary International Medical Congress, Colombo.

  5. Gunawardane, D., D Dharmaratne, S., & S Rowel, D. (2018). Activities of lactation management centers in Western Province, Sri Lanka 2015. Paper presented at the Sri Lanka Medical Association 131 Anniversary International Medical Congress, , Colombo.

  6. Gunawardane, D. A., Dharmaratne, S. D., & Rowel, D. D. S. (2016). Neonatal care cost of most prevalent neonatal conditions among neonates in the tertiary level neonatal care unit. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Scientific Sessions of Collage of Consultant Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

  7. D.A. Gunawardane , S.D. Dharmarathna, & Rowel, D. D. S. (2016). The neonatal outcomes, maternal risk factors and neonatal care cost of ‘adverse neonatal outcome’ following term deliveries at teaching hospital kandy. Paper presented at the 129th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association 2016, Colombo. Sri Lanka.

  8. Gunawardane, D. A., Herath , H. M. P., Mallawaarachchi , S. I., Anwarama, R. S., & Warnasuriya, W. P. G. S. (2014). Role stress among doctors working in a teaching hospital. Paper presented at the lnternational Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches - 2014, University of Sri Jayewardenepura ,Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.

  9. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2014). Survey on sociodemographic characteristics, working conditions and health status of heavy vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 127th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association.

  10. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2014). Fatal Crashes on Sri Lankan Roads. Paper presented at the 127th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association.

  11. Gunawardane, D. A., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2012). Level of fatigue and day time sleepiness among heavy vehicle drivers attending National Transport Medical Institute Kandy. Paper presented at the Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Jayawardanepura.

  12. Gunawardane, D. A. & Dharmarathne,S.D. (2012). Level of fatigue among heavy vehicle drivers in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 44th APACPH Conference, BMICH, Colombo Sri Lanka.
 
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