Abstract
The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (JPGIM) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) of the University of Colombo (UOC), Sri Lanka. The JPGIM aims to publish articles relevant to clinicians, policymakers, and researchers on topics relating to the practice of medicine, medical education, professionalism, integrity, and ethics of the research enterprise. The JPGIM has been in publication since 2014 and publishes accepted manuscripts online immediately after copy-editing, enabling rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge. The published articles are compiled into two issues in June and December.The Journal practices a double-blind peer review policy. The JPIGM does not charge any article processing or publication fee.We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Submission Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.
Highlights
Missing teeth, especially in the anterior region, could be a challenge to the Dentist and cause considerable distress to the patient
Majority of the study participants believed that quality of the EPI vaccines is less(N=156:63.4%). 25.2% of the participants thought that immunization at private sector is more reliable than the government sector schedule. 25.2% of the participants believe that present EPI schedule is less rational. 86.2% (n=212) of the study participants had not followed the EPI schedule to immunize their children
The concept of e-training can be adopted effectively for in-service trainings of Health care workers (HCW) including those working at primary care level to conquer practical difficulties in conducting physical trainings during a pandemic
Summary
Especially in the anterior region, could be a challenge to the Dentist and cause considerable distress to the patient. Population screening for Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) is currently being carried out at Healthy Lifestyle Centers (HLC) in Sri Lanka. The aim of the study was to assess the nutritional status and associated factors among ESRF patients on maintenance haemodialysis at National Institute of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation (NINDT) Sri Lanka. Healthy Lifestyle Centers (HLC) are centers established mainly in primary care settings throughout Sri Lanka, dedicated to the screening of non-communicable diseases (NCD). Increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) has become a public health challenge in Sri Lanka. All the facilities including meals and transport were provided by the government throughout the treating period This audit was conducted by the ministry of health to assess the patient satisfaction to improve the health care service. Unplanned pregnancies are a major public health issue globally causing poor maternal and fetal outcomes and family planning is an important step to minimise the burden
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