Gayani Priyangika

Gayani Priyangika
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University · Department of Nursing

B Sc(Hons) in Nursing

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Introduction
Weight reduction of obese young adults
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Background: Obesity and its’ comorbidities in young adults are emerging health concerns. Obesity is a well-known risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases, type -2 diabetes, carcinomas, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and gynecological complications. Young adulthood is considered the best time period to introduce weight c...
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English as a second language (ESL) has gained much popularity during the past decades, especially in nursing education. Previous studies suggest that English language proficiency is an essential factor in determining the academic success of nursing students. This study aimed to assess the relationship between English proficiency and academic perfor...
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Multiple Intelligence (MI) is a major determinant of academic performance among undergraduates. A descriptive correlational study was conducted to assess the types of MIs and to determine the correlation between MI and academic performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates of four academic years in Kotelawala Defence University. The McKenzie’s MI I...
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Parents of toddlers are at risk of increased parenting-related stress as toddlerhood is considered as a period with challenging behaviors due to significant physical and emotional development of the child. The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study is to examine the parenting-related stress levels and identify the factors affecting stress in...
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Introduction and Objectives: Learning Styles are considered as a key determinant of academic performance among undergraduates. This study aimed to determine the correlation between learning styles and academic performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in a Sri Lankan Defence University. Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted a...
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Understanding weight reduction behaviours of obese young adults is helpful in planning weight reduction programmes. This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed the weight reduction behaviours of obese (BMI ≥ 25kgm-2) adults aged 18-35 years (N=261) attending a nutrition clinic of a teaching hospital in Colombo. An interviewer administered quest...
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Background: Young adults who got transition in to university life change their eating behaviours largely due to lack of time, stress and heavy work load. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the eating behaviours and attitudes towards eating among the allied health undergraduates of a defence university. Methods: A descriptive cross sect...
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Background/Objectives: Obesity is an emerging problem resulting in health consequences. Early weight reduction reduces obesity related complications in later life. This study explores obesity related knowledge and attitudes of young obese adults. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 261 obese (BMI ≥ 25kgm-2) adults aged 18-35 year...
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Obesity is a growing epidemic prevalent among young people. Understanding the perceived barriers and the levels of self-efficacy is important to improve adherence to a weight reduction programme. This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed the perceived barriers and self-efficacy towards weight reduction among obese (BMI ≥ 25kgm-2) adults aged...
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Abstract –Eating habits are considered as a major determinant which affects both physical and psychological health. Young adults who experience transition in to university life change their eating habits which may influence their physical and psychological health. Present study assesses the eating habits among the undergraduates of Faculty of Allie...

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The study plans to recruit participants for FGDs by open advertisement in the selected area.
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The volunteers will be identified and required number of participants will be selected randomly.
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This study aims to assess facilitators, barriers and social attitudes towards weight reduction among obese adults in order to identify factors for designing intervention for weight reduction
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The study plans to assess facilitators, barriers and social attitudes towards weight reduction.It will be conducted to identify factors to develop a health promotion program targeting obese adults

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