Prof. K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama

Professor in Community Medicine

Department

Department of Community Medicine

E-mail

maheeka@sjp.ac.lk

Telephone

Office – +94 11 2881788 Ext: 4176

Academic Qualifications

  • MBBS / 1999 / University of Ruhuna / Sri Lanka
  • MSc (Community Medicine) / 2009 / Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo / Sri Lanka
  • MD (Community Medicine) / 2013 / Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo / Sri Lanka
  • PgD (Monitoring and Evaluation) / 2019 / University of Sri Jayewardenepura / Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications

  • Board Certified Specialist in Community Medicine

Memberships in Professional Organizations

  • Sri Lanka Medical Association
  • Sri Lanka College of Community Physicians
  • Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA)

Awards

  • 1995 Prof Neil Fonseka award for highest marks in Anatomy
  • 2nd MBBS – November 1995 – 1st class (Distinctions in Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology)
  • 3rd MBBS – April 1998 – 2nd class upper division (Distinctions in Microbiology and Community Medicine)
  • Final MBBS – September 1999 – 2nd class upper division (Distinctions in Medicine and Paediatrics)
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition
  • Non-communicable Disease
  • Monitoring and Evaluation

Research Interests

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Nutrition
  • Cancer
  • Systematic Reviews

ORCID ID and Link

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4182-284X

Google Scholar Link

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uV0taMQAAAAJ&hl=en

Research Gate Link

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maheeka-Seneviwickrama

Research Grants Held

  • University research grant ASP/01/RE/MED/2021/61

 

Publications and Scientific Communications

Books and Book Chapters

  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. (2022). Medical Demography: Handbook for Medical Undergraduates. Colombo: Godage Publishers. ISBN: 978-624-00-1594-3
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. (2022). Chapter 17: Research Methodology. In M. Vidanapathirana & S.R. Hulathduwa (Ed.). Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
    Colombo: Samayawardena Publishers. ISBN: 978-624-5713-35-6
  • Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2018). Essentials of Public Health in Sri Lanka. Colombo: New Asiri Printers. ISBN: 978-955-4908-57-4

Full Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals

  • Seneviwickrama, M., Gunasekera, S., Liyanage, G., Heiyanthuduwa, W., Jayakody, S. Availability of cytotoxic medicines in the WHO essential medicine list used in treating childhood malignancies in low and lower middle income countries: A systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 2023. 13(6). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071988
  • Menike, C., Dassanayake, R., Wickremasinghe, R., Seneviwickrama, M., De Alwis, I., Abd El Wahed, A., Ranasinghe, S. Assessment of risk of exposure to Leishmania parasites among renal disease patients from a Renal unit in a Sri Lankan endemic leishmaniasis focus. Pathogens 2022. 11, 1553. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11121553
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Liyanage, W.W.E.D., Jayasinghe, P.L.S.J., Abeyrathne, G.N.U., Goonewardena, C.S.E. Disruption to antenatal and postnatal services during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experience in a selected Medical Officer of Health area in Colombo District. Sri Lanka Journal of Perinatal Medicine. 2022; 3(2), pp 19-25. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljpm.v3i2.57
  • Liyanage, G., Karunainathan, T., Jeyarajah, L., Thevatheepan, P., Thavendra, M., Seneviwickrama, M. Body image dissatisfaction and its determinants in urban Sri Lankan adolescents. Ceylon Medical Journal. 2021; 66(4), pp 185-190. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v66i4.9509
  • Heiyanthuduwa, W., Seneviwickrama, M. Knowledge on prevention of allergic reactions and associated factors among beauticians in selected beauty salons in the Biyagama Medical Officer of Health area, Sri Lanka. Rajarata University Journal. 2021, 6(2), pp77-83
  • Fairley, J.L., Seneviwickrama, M., Yeh, S., Anthony, S., Chou, L., Cicuttini, F.M., Sullivan, K., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. Person-centred care in osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis: a scoping review of people’s needs outside of healthcare. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2021, 22(1), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04190-z
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L. Maheeka D. Theory of change: can its application really make a change? Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i4.8391
  • Kantharuban, D., Gunatilake, I., Rodrigo, C., Karunarathna, B., Talagala, I., Goonewardena, S., Jayawardana, P., Seneviwickrama, M. Technical report 14 COVID-19 pandemic versus ‘infodemic’: the lesser evil. Technical report series on COVID-19, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(esp edit), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8356
  • Goonewardena, S., Gunatilake, I., Karunarathna, B., Rodrigo, C., Kantharuban, D., Seneviwickrama, M., Jayawardana, P., Talagala, I.A. Technical report 13 Herd immunity: evidence and way forward for COVID-19. Technical report series on COVID-19, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(esp edit), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8342
  • Rodrigo, C.H., Karunarathna, B., Kantharuban, D., Gunatilake, I., Seneviwickrama, M., Goonewardena, S., Jayawardana, P., Talagala, I.A. Technical report 11 Effects of comorbidities on COVID-19. Technical report series on COVID-19, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(esp edit), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8353
  • Karunarathna, B., Rodrigo, C., Kantharuban, D., Gunatilake, I., Seneviwickrama, M., Goonewardena, S., Jayawardana, P., Talagala, I.A. Technical report 10 Clinical presentation of COVID-19 and public health implications to Sri Lanka. Technical report series on COVID-19, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(esp edit), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8342
  • Talagala, I.A., Karunarathna, B., Gunatilake, I., Rodrigo, C., Kantharuban, D., Seneviwickrama, M., Jayawardana, P., Goonewardena, S. Technical report 7 CFR of COVID-19: a comparison among different countries. Technical report series on COVID-19, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(esp edit), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8352
  • Kantharuban, D., Gunatilake, I., Rodrigo, C., Karunarathna, B., Talagala, I., Goonewardena, S., Jayawardana, P., Seneviwickrama, M. Technical report 2 Where did COVID-19 come from? Does it matter? Technical report series on COVID-19, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(esp edit), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8358
  • Seneviwickrama, M., Kantharuban, D., Rodrigo, C., Karunarathna, B., Talagala, I., Gunatilake, I., Jayawardana, P., Goonewardena, S. Technical report 1 COVID-19: the first coronavirus pandemic. Technical report series on COVID-19, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 2020, 26(esp edit), DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8354
  • Lim, Y.Z., Chou, L., Au, R.T.M., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Cicuttini, F.M., Briggs, A.M., Sullivan, K., Urquhart D.M, Wluka A.E. People with low back pain want clear, consistent and personalised information on prognosis, treatment options and self-management strategies: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 2019, 65(3), pp 124-135. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2019.05.010
  • Connelly, K., Segan, J., Lu, A., Saini, M., Cicuttini, F.M., Chou, L., Briggs, A.M., Sullivan, K., Seneviwickrama, M., Wluka, A.E. Patients’ perceived health information needs in inflammatory arthritis: A systematic review. Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2019, 48(5), pp 900-910. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.07.014
  • Chou, L., Ranger, T.A., Peiris, W., Cicuttini, F.M., Urquhart, D.M., Sullivan, K., Seneviwickrama, M., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. Patients’ perceived needs for medical services for non-specific low back pain: A systematic scoping review. PLoS ONE. 2018, 13(11): e0204885. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204885
  • Chou, L., Ellis, L., Papandony, M., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Cicuttini, F.M., Sullivan, K., Teichtahl, A.J., Wang, Y., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. Patients’ perceived needs of osteoarthritis health information: A systematic scoping review. PLoS ONE. 2018, 13(4): e0195489. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0195489
  • Chou, L., Cicuttini, F.M., Urquhart, D.M., Anthony, S.N., Sullivan, K., Seneviwickrama, M., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. People with low back pain perceive needs for non-biomedical services in workplace, financial, social and household domains: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 2018, 64(2), pp 74-83, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2018.02.011
  • Segan, J.D., Briggs, A.M, Chou, L., Connelly, K.L., Seneviwickrama, M., Sullivan, K., Cicuttini, F.M., Wluka, A.E. Patient-perceived health service needs in inflammatory arthritis: a systematic scoping review, Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 2018, 47(6), pp765-777, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.10.019
  • Chou, L., Ranger, T.A., Peiris, W., Cicuttini, F.M., Urquhart, D.M., Sullivan, K., Seneviwickrama, M., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. Patients’ perceived needs of health care providers for low back pain management: a systematic scoping review. The Spine Journal, 2018, 18(4), pp691-711, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2018.01.006
  • Chou, L., Shamdasani, P., Briggs, A. M., Cicuttini, F.M., Sullivan, K., Seneviwickrama, K. L. M. D., Wluka, A.E. Systematic scoping review of patients’ perceived needs of health services for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis International, 2017, 28(11), pp3077-3098, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-017-4167-0
  • Papandony, M.C., Chou, L., Seneviwickrama, M., Cicuttini, F.M., Lasserre, K., Teichtahl, A.J., Wang, Y., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. Patients’ perceived health service needs for osteoarthritis (OA) care: a scoping systematic review, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2017; 25(7); pp1010-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.02.799
  • Fairley, J., Wang, Y., Teichtahl, A.J., Seneviwickrama, M., Wluka, A.E., Brady S.R., Hussain, S.M., Liew, S., Cicuttini, F.M. Management options for femoroacetabular impingement: A systematic review of symptom and structural outcomes. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2016; 24(10):1682-96. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2016.04.014
  • Seneviwickrama, K. L. M. D., Samaranayake, D. B. D. L., Fonseka, P., Galappaththy, G. N. L., Höfer, S. and Oldridge, N. B.. Psychometric evaluation of the Sinhalese version of MacNew Heart Disease Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in patients with stable angina. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes; 2016;14;44. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-016-0448-0
  • Akurugodagama, M.S., Munasinghe, H.C., Silvapulle, W.S., Hansika, H.M.S., Siddeek, N.F., Shiyam, A., Amarasinghe Waas, M.D., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Perception on body-image and its associated factors among undergraduates in selected faculties of a state university in Sri Lanka. Curatio 2023. 2(1) pp 25-29.
  • Kumarasinghe, W.M.M., Wijeratne, D.C., Caldera, H.S.D., Silva, N.H.K., Ranasinghe, B.A.H.P., Hettiaratchi, U.P.K., Shiyam, A., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Learning styles and their associated factors among medical undergraduates’ of 2018/2019 intake in selected medical faculties in Sri Lanka. Curatio 2023. 2(1) pp 36-42.

Abstract and Oral / Poster Presentations

  • Heiyanthuduwa, W.R., Fernandopulle, K.H.B.P., Goonewardena, C.S.E., Jayakody, S., Seneviwickrama, M. Anaemia in first trimester: proportion and selected causes in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Medical Sciences 2023. 9th of June 2023. p140-141
  • Mapatunage, T.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Hettiaratchi, U.P.K., Anusha, K., Liyanage, G. Little eaters, big impact: Preliminary findings on food group patterns and minimum dietary diversity in early childhood in selected MOH areas in Colombo District. International Conference on Medical Sciences 2023. 9th of June 2023. p72-73
  • Sriskandarajah, A., Kodithuwakku, H.N., Wijeratne, H.N., Perera, C.M.N., Karunathilaka, R.M.P.U., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Kottahachchi, J. Knowledge and attitudes towards pulmonary tuberculosis and factors associated among general public aged 20-30 in Colombo District. International Conference on Medical Sciences 2023. 9th of June 2023. p139-140
  • Wanigasooriya, S.L.D.P.A., Mirshan, S., Ranasinghe, R.A.R.C., Gunawardana, A.D.I.N., Wickramaarachchi, K.W.I.U., Shiyam, A., Seneviratne Alles, S.M.P., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge and attitudes on postpartum depression among family members of pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Rathnapura and Colombo districts. International Conference on Medical Sciences 2023. 9th of June 2023. p168-169
  • Jayamuni, N.A., Ranasinghe, R.A.R.C., Alahapperuma, S.N., Imasha, K.A.C, Athukorala, A.C.R., Kulathilake, H.W.C.K., Alagiyawanna, A.M.A.D.K., Jayasinghe, L.V., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge and its associated factors on deficiency anaemia among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in selected medical officer of health areas in Colombo District. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2023. 31st of March 2023. p134
  • Gunathunga, N.D., Kuruppu, K.D.R.T.M., Wijesuriya, M.W.A.H.S., Nanayakkara, S.K., Irosh, B.U., Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T., Shiyam, A., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Empathy level and associated factors among medical undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2023. 31st of March 2023. p77
  • Tennakoon, T.M.W.V., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge on transmission of COVID-19 among employees in selected garment factories in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2023. 31st of March 2023. p75
  • Akurugodagama, M.S., Munasinghe, H.C., Silvapulle, W.S., Hansika, H.M.S., Siddeek, N.F., Shiyam, A., Amarasinghe Waas, M.D.I., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Perception on body-image among undergraduates in selected faculties of a state university in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2023. 31st of March 2023. p73
  • Kumarasinghe, W.M.M., Wijeratne, D.C., Caldera, H.S.D., Silva, N.H.K., Ranasinghe, B.A.H.P., Hettiaratchi, U.P.K., Shiyam, A., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Learning styles and their associated factors among Medical undergraduates of 2018/2019 intake in selected Medical faculties in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2023. 31st of March 2023. p52
  • Wanigasooriya, S.L.D.P.A., Mirshan, S., Ranasinghe, R.A.R.C., Gunawardana, A.D.I.N., Wickramaarachchi, K.W.I.U., Shiyam, A., Seneviratne Alles, S.M.P., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge and attitudes on postpartum depression among family members of pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Rathnapura and Colombo districts. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2023. 31st of March 2023. p50
  • Goonewardena, C.S.E., Palihawadana, R., Ekanayake, M., Pabasara, S.A.D., Wijerathne, B., Jeyakumaran, N., Gunasekera, D., Manjika, S., Wijewickrama, G.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Senaratna, B.C.V. Sleep quality among post-surgical female breast cancer survivors followed up at Apeksha hospital, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Oncologists. 8th & 9th of December 2022. p30
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Heiyanthuduwa, H.D.W., Wijewickrama, G.K., Manjika, S., Senaratna, B.C.V., Jeyakumaran, N., Goonewardena, C.S.E. Psychological distress among female breast cancer survivors followed up at National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka. Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Oncologists. 8th & 9th of December 2022. p29
  • Karunaratne, L.S., Seneviwickrama, M. Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine compliance among nurses: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. The Annual Research Symposium 2022 of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1st & 2nd December 2022. pp1-6
  • Wijerathne, B.J., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Marasinghe, R.B., Wickremasinghe, D.R., (2022). Use of online-mode in quality assurance: experience from a medical faculty in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Ruhuna Quality Assurance Sessions 2022 (RUQAS 2022), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 21st September 2022. pp1-6
  • Karunaratne, L.S., Seneviwickrama, M. The COVID-19 vaccine: Knowledge and compliance among nurses in a selected hospital in Sri Lanka. The 8th Asian Vaccine Conference, Sri Lanka. 16th – 18th September 2022. p 39
  • Dalpatadu, S.A.C., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Ekanayake, M. T, Edirisinghe, N.K. Dalpatadu, K.C.S. Dietary habits of children aged 3-5 years in selected Medical Officer of Health areas in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. 24th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians. 24th-26th April 2022. p.169
  • Athulathmudali, O., Chandraratne, A.R., Indeewari, W.A.P.K., Sentheepan, R., Wickramasinghe, C.L., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Perceived barriers to online teaching among teachers of national schools in Colombo district. Abstract and oral presentation at 8th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) 22nd & 23rd November 2021
  • Perera, H.M.S., Perera, P.G.S.D., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Cervical cancer screening programme: Why urban Sri Lankan women do not participate? Abstract and oral presentation at 8th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) 22nd & 23rd November 2021
  • Abeysenevi, W.W.M.S.E., Amath, S.R., Biyanwila, A.I., Dharmarathne, A.D.V.D.R., Jayangani, M.K.C., Munasinghe, C., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Prevalence of anaemia during 1st trimester and its associated factors among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in selected MOH areas. 30th Anniversary Academic Sessions at the University of Kelaniya. 28th to 31st October 2021
  • Heiyanthuduwa, W.R., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge on preventive measures of allergic reactions and associated factors among beauticians in selected beauty salons in Biyagama MOH area. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Perera, P.D.C., Fernando, J.L.T.K., Jayalath, V.R., Karunarathne, K.M.T.K., Ariyathilake, P.V.J.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Dissanayake, D.M.B.T. Knowledge and attitudes regarding surgical site infections among nursing undergraduates of a national University in Colombo. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Abeysenevi, W.W.M.S.E., Amath, S.R., Biyanwila, A.I., Dharmarathne, A.D.V.D.R., Jayangani, M.K.C., Munasinghe, C., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Proportion of anaemia during 1st trimester and its associated factors among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in selected MOH areas. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Ziyani, S., Thoofa, I.F., Cooray, B.A.S., Sandaruwani, B.V.P., Safnas, A.B.F., Wass, D.A., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Patterns of mobile phone usage, its associated factors and Internet addiction among medical undergraduates in a state university in Sri Lanka. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Liyanage, W.W.E.D., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Jayasinghe, P.L.S.J., Abeyarathne, N.G.U., Goonewardena, C.S.E. Disruption to family planning services during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experience in a selected Medical Officer of Health area in Colombo District. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Ruchirani, H.D.W., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Factors associated with knowledge on prevention, identification and immediate management of allergic reactions among beauticians in selected beauty salons in the Biyagama MOH area. Abstract and poster presentation at 134th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association 21-24th September 2021
  • Somawickrama, D.N.M., Arachchi, S.S.I., Liyanage, S.D., Sathsarani, P.V.U.A., Kuruppu, N.D., Matthias, A.T., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Multimorbidity and Health Related Quality of Life among parents of medical students at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Ranasinghe, A.M., Hettiarachchi, H.T.A., Harshana, W.A.P., Gamalath, N.R., Hapuarachchi, N.H.K.S.D., Beneragama, D.H., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Factors associated with fertility preferences among antenatal clinic attendees at a tertiary care hospital. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Samarakkody, H.S., Thennakoon, M.G., Weerakkody, W.A.N.D., Weerasinghe, C.G., Werahera, A.S.A., Wijesundara, R.W.M.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Barriers for school-based comprehensive sexuality education among teachers of international schools in Sri Lanka. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th International Conference on Health Sciences 15th October 2021
  • Silva, M.B.D.Y., Harischandra, H.D.T., Jayakody, P.A.V.N., Jayalath, S.D.T.M.S., Sallay, N.S., Kathriarachchi, S., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Depression and coping strategies among adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis attending a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Abstract and oral presentation at Research Conference in Health Sciences 31st March 2021
  • Ruchirani, H.D.W., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge of beauticians and workers in selected beauty salons regarding prevention, identification and immediate management of allergic reactions in the Biyagama MOH area. Abstract and oral presentation at Research Conference in Health Sciences 31st March 2021
  • Hemachandra, S.P., Viduranga, S.K.J., Gamalath, T.R., Gunathilaka, M.D.B.J., Vidanapathirana, V.P.L., Meththananda, A.S.S., Banneheke, B.M.H.A., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge and attitudes on prevention of sports injuries among professional male athletes of division A rugby clubs in Sri Lanka. Abstract and oral presentation at Research Conference in Health Sciences 31st March 2021
  • Rathnayake, K.D.S., Jayasinghe, J.A.B., Karunarathne, A.M.J.C., Madusanka, G.L.C., Samudrika, K.A.P., Shashinika, H.G.T., Vidanapathirana, M., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Patterns of Deaths Inquired by Magistrate in a Tertiary-care Hospital in Colombo District. Abstract and poster presentation at Research Conference in Health Sciences 31st March 2021
  • Rathnapriya, D.Y., Kottahachchi, U.B., Abeywickrama, K.A.V., Ranaweera, A.G.C.J., Randika, K.D.C., Ariyaratne, H.T.D.W., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge and attitudes regarding the inquest procedure in Sri Lanka among patients attending the outpatient departments of selected hospitals in Colombo district. Abstract and oral presentation at Research Conference in Health Sciences 31st March 2021
  • Dharmarretnem, V., Sarathkumara, L.H.C., Madhubashini, K.V.P., Perera, P.M.G.A.P., Abeysinghe, A.Y.R., Suresh, S., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Prevalence and severity of dysmenorrhoea and its effect on quality of life among adolescent girls in selected government schools in Colombo district. Abstract and oral presentation at Research Conference in Health Sciences 31st March 2021
  • Thennakoon, M.G., Samarakkody, H.S., Weerakkody, W.A.N.D., Weerasinghe, C.G., Werahera, A.S.A., Wijesundara, R.W.M.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Perception on providing comprehensive sexuality education to school children among teachers of international schools in Colombo district. Abstract and poster presentation at Research Conference in Health Sciences 31st March 2021
  • L.M.D. Seneviwickrama, W.W.E.D. Liyanage, Pradeesha L.S. Jayasinghe, Nadeeshani G.U. Abeyrathne, C.S.E. Goonewardena. Disruption to antenatal and postnatal services during the COVID-19 pandemic: experience in a selected Medical Officer of Health area in Colombo district. Abstract and oral presentation at Annual Scientific Congress of the Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka 15-16th December 2020
  • Ranasinghe, P.M.C.M., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Eating behaviours and associated factors among adolescents in government schools in Rathnapura district, Sri Lanka. Abstract and oral presentation at 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) December 7-8
  • Jayawardhana, B.G.M.S., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. OP03- Eating behaviors of preschoolers in a semi-urban setting in Kurunegala district. Abstract and oral presentation at 5th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association 21st November 2020
  • Ranasinghe, P.M.C.M., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. OP02- Gender differences in consumption patterns of selected food items among school going adolescents aged 12-16 years in Rathnapura district. Abstract and oral presentation at 5th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association 21st November 2020
  • Jayawardhana, B.G.M.S., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Parental feeding styles of preschoolers in a semi-urban setting in Kurunegala district. Abstract and oral presentation at 13th international Research Conference of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University October 15-16th 2020
  • Priyangha, T., Lakshaniya, J., Thadchajini, K., Sorubini, M., Mathury, T., Liyanage, G., Seneviwickrama, M. OP 32 When the reflection lies: body image perception and satisfaction among adolescent school children in an urban setting in Sri Lanka. Abstract and oral presentation at 25th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka September 18
  • Ranasinghe, A.M., Hettiarachchi, H.T.A., Harshana, W.A.P., Gamalath, N.R., Hapuarachchi, N.H.K.S.D., Beneragama, D.H., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. PP 063 Timing of starting a family, the desired family size and their associated factors among women attending antenatal clinics at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Abstract and poster presentation at 133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association
  • Ranasinghe, P.M.C.M., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. PP 095 School environment factors associated with eating behaviours among adolescents in government schools in the Rathnapura District. Abstract and poster presentation at 133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association
  • Sotthivej, W., Chou, L., Seneviwickrama, M., Sullivan, K., Cicuttini, F., Wluka, A. Systematic scoping review – update of patient’s perceived needs of osteoarthritis health information (2015-9). Internal…Medicine Journal. 2020, 50(S2): https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.14932. ARA-139: Abstract and oral presentation at Australian Rheumatology Association 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, 16‐19 May 2020.
  • Zolio, L., Connelly, K., Seneviwickrama, M., Sullivan, K., Cicuttini, F., Wluka, A. Patients’ perceived health information needs in inflammatory arthritis: an updated systematic scoping review (2016-2019). Internal Medicine Journal. 2020, 50(S2): https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.14932. ARA-138: Abstract and oral presentation at Australian Rheumatology Association 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, 16‐19 May 2020.
  • Ranasinghe, A.M., Hettiarachchi, H.T.A., Harshana, W.A.P., Gamalath, N.R., Hapuarachchi, N.H.K.S.D., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Beneragama, D.H. Timing of starting a family, the desired family size and their associated factors among women attending antenatal clinics at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Abstract and poster presentation at Annual Academic Sessions of Colombo South Clinical Society 14th March 2020
  • Madhumika, M.M., Zimla, M.N.F., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Knowledge, attitudes and practices about cervical cancer among school teachers in Elpitiya education zone. Abstract and poster presentation at the Faculty of Medicine Academic Sessions (FMAS) University of Ruhuna August 8-9th 2019
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.P.D., Ellegama, E.G.D.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Association between bathing habits and disease severity among children with atopic dermatitis attending to a tertiary care hospital. 2-4th May 2019. 27th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Dermatologists 2019 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo
  • Lakshaniya, J., Thadchajini, K., Priyangha, T., Sorubini, M., Mathury, T., Liyanage, G.S.H., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Body image ideals, satisfaction and their association with anthropometric measures among Sri Lankan adolescents in Colombo education zone. Abstract and oral presentation at National Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019 March 29th at Centre for Banking Studies, Kotte
  • Ganapprasanna, K., Nasshath, B.N., Kirushanth, C., Maimoona, A.B.S., Risviya, M.M., Perera, T.M.R., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Breastfeeding practices in a Muslim community in Akkaraipattu Medical Officer of Health area. Abstract and oral presentation at National Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019 March 29th at Centre for Banking Studies, Kotte
  • Dharani, U.G.A.N., Walpola, C.P., Gayashan, K.D.D., Jasenthuliyana, D.N., Walallawita, S.D., Adikarinayake, C., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Wijesekara, D.S. Asthma prophylaxis adherence and clinical improvement in paediatric clinic attendees of a teaching hospital. International Medical Undergraduate Research Conference 2019 held on 7th February 2019 at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo organized by the Department of Community Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. OP 41, pg 50. ISBN978-955-4908-82-6
  • Jeyarajah, L., Karunainathan, T., Thevatheepan, P., Markandayar, S., Thavendra, M., Liyanage, G.S.H., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Gender differences in body image perception and satisfaction among Sri Lankan adolescents in Colombo. International Medical Undergraduate Research Conference 2019 held on 7th February 2019 at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo organized by the Department of Community Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. OP 49, pg 56. ISBN978-955-4908-82-6
  • Jayasekera, K.H., Imtiaz, F.I., Dewasurendra, M.R., Wijegoonawardane, P.D.C.G., Gajasinghe, K.P., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Jayawardane, P. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents regarding antibiotic usage in treating children’s infections in paediatric units of a teaching hospital. International Medical Undergraduate Research Conference 2019 held on 7th February 2019 at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo organized by the Department of Community Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. OP 30, pg 43. ISBN978-955-4908-82-6
  • Arisha, S.H.C.N., Uthpala, H.P.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Wijesiriwardena, I.S. Comparison of haemoglobin estimation by hemocue method and gold standard cyanmethaemoglobin method for screening anaemia: interim findings among patients at haematology clinic Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Abstract and poster presentation at the International Health Conference 2018 organized by Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Wijesiriwardena, I.S., Seneviwickrama, K. L. M. D., Wijayasiri, W. A. A., Arisha, S. H. C. N., Uthpala, H. P. K. Comparison of haemoglobin estimation by hemocue method and gold standard cyanmethaemoglobin method for screening anaemia in patients at haematology clinic in Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Abstract and oral presentation at Haem Icon 2018- 19th Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Haematologists
  • Chou, L., Ellis, L., Seneviwickrama, K.L., Cicuttini, F.M., Lasserre, K., Teichtahl, A.J., Wang, Y., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. Systematic review of consumer’ perceived needs of osteoarthritis health information. OsteoArthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress on Osteoarthritis: Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis. 31 March 2016 – 03 April 2016 Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Oral presentation, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 24 (2016) S63eS534
  • Papandony, M., Seneviwickrama, K.L., Cicuttini, F.M., Lasserre, K., Teichtahl, A.J., Wang, Y., Briggs, A.M., Wluka, A.E. A systematic review of consumer’ perceived needs of health services related to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress on Osteoarthritis: Promoting Clinical and Basic Research in Osteoarthritis 31 March 2016 – 03 April 2016 Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Oral presentation, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 24 (2016) S63eS534
  • Fairley, J., Seneviwickrama, M., Cicuttini, F., Wluka, A. Consumer perceived needs of non-healthcare services in people with inflammatory arthritis. Abstract and poster presentation at 57th Australian Rheumatology Association annual scientific meeting 2016. Internal Medicine Journal (2016) 46 (Suppl. 2):31
  • Fairley, J., Seneviwickrama, M., Cicuttini, F. and Wluka, A. Consumer perceived needs of non-healthcare services related to osteoarthritis. Abstract and poster presentation at 57th Australian Rheumatology Association annual scientific meeting 2016. Internal Medicine Journal (2016) 46 (Suppl. 2):19
  • Chou, L., Ellis, L., Seneviwickrama, M., Cicuttini, F., Lasserre, K., Teichtahl, A., Wang, Y., Briggs, A. and Wluka, A. Systematic review of consumers’ perceived needs of osteoarthritis health information. Abstract and poster presentation at 57th Australian Rheumatology Association annual scientific meeting 2016. Internal Medicine Journal (2016) 46 (Suppl. 2):18
  • Lim, Y., Seneviwickrama, M., Cicuttini, F.M., Urquhart, D.M. and Wluka A.E. Systematic review of consumer perceived health information needs regarding back pain. Abstract and poster presentation at 57th Australian Rheumatology Association annual scientific meeting 2016. Internal Medicine Journal (2016) 46 (Suppl. 2): 18
  • Wluka, A.E., Cicuttini, F.M., Chou, L., Teichtahl, A.J., Lasserre, K., Wang, Y., Briggs, A.M. and Seneviwickrama, K.L. A systematic review of consumer perceived health service needs related to osteoarthritis. Abstract and poster presentation at 57th Australian Rheumatology Association annual scientific meeting 2016. Internal Medicine Journal (2016) 46 (Suppl. 2): 18
  • Connelly, K., Seneviwickrama, M., Cicuttini, F. and Wluka, A. Patient perceived health information needs in neck pain: a review of the literature. Abstract and poster presentation at 57th Australian Rheumatology Association annual scientific meeting 2016. Internal Medicine Journal (2016) 46 (Suppl. 2):14
  • Connelly, K., Seneviwickrama, M., Teichtahl, A., Cicuttini, F. and Wluka, A. Patient perceived health service needs relating to neck pain: a systematic review. Abstract and poster presentation at 57th Australian Rheumatology Association annual scientific meeting 2016. Internal Medicine Journal (2016) 46 (Suppl. 2):14
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Fonseka, P., Galappaththy, G. Impact of coronary angioplasty on health-related quality of life and its predictors among stable coronary artery disease patients. Abstract and oral presentation at 18th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
  • Kariyawasam, P.S., Jayasinghe, S., De Silva, S.H.P., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Kumari, P.B.V.R. Vulnerability Assessment Matrix- as a monitoring and evaluation tool. Abstract and oral presentation at National Conference on public health innovations
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Weerasinghe, M.C. Hidden costs in a free health service: a case from Sri Lanka. Abstract and poster presentation at the 42nd Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Weerasinghe, M.C. Financial burden on patients seeking treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. Abstract and poster presentation at 123rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association
  • Seneviwickrama, M., Weerasinghe, M.C. Disability in osteoarthritis patients: a growing public health concern. Abstract and poster presentation at Geneva Health Forum
  • Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Weerasinghe, M.C. Measuring disability: modifying and adapting Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Scale. Abstract and poster presentation at 14th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
  • Ragunathan, R.W., Ekanayake, A., Seneviwickrama, M., de Silva, H., Kularathna, L. Cutaneous tuberculosis: not an uncommon problem. Abstract and oral presentation at the 60th Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association
  • K.M.K.Premarathne, D. R Wickremasinghe, R. B. Marasinghe, K. L. M. D. Seneviwickrama. Student participation in quality assurance activities: experience from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Ruhuna Quality Assurance Sessions 2023 (RUQAS 2023), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 21st September 2023. pp13-21 https://opac.lib.ruh.ac.lk/ebooks/RUQAS2023/mobile/index.html
  • Indika N.L.R., Seneviwickrama K.L.M.D., Pereira M., Deutz N.E.P., Engelen M.P.K.J., Peiris H., Perera P.P.R. Systematic review and meta-analysis of blood levels of branched-chain amino acids in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder versus typically developed controls. Annual Sessions 2023 of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka,
  • De Silva K.G.B., Seneviwickrama K.L.M.D., Heiyanthuduwa W., Somawickrama D.N.M., Gamage H.M., Chamara K.A.Y., Manjika S., Nandasena M., Wijesinghe K. Knowledge and practices of breast cancer screening and its associated factors among female patients diagnosed with breast cancer in Sri Lanka. Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Oncologists. 13-15th October 2023. p30
  • Mapatunage, T.K., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M., Hettiaratchi, U.P.K., Jayaratne, K., Anusha, K., Liyanage, G. Unmasking the silent threat: prevalence of ferritin deficiency among 9-12 month old infants in Colombo District – A preliminary study. Abstract and poster presentation at Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference 16-20th October 2023.
  • de Silva, G., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Heiyanthuduwa, W., Somawickrama, N., Chamara, Y., Gamage, H., Nandasena, M., Wijesinghe, K. Knowledge and attitudes on breast cancer among female patients diagnosed with breast cancer in Sri Lanka. 52nd Sri Lanka Surgical Congress 14-16th September 2023.
  • de Silva, G., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Heiyanthuduwa, W., Somawickrama, N., Chamara, Y., Gamage, H., Nandasena, M., Wijesinghe, K. Delays in the presentation and diagnosis of breast cancer in Sri Lanka: A retrospective observational study. 52nd Sri Lanka Surgical Congress 14-16th September 2023
  • Tennakoon, G.M.J., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Work environment at home and associated psychological stress among work from home-based software engineers in Sri Lanka. Abstract and oral presentation at 28th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka 24-26th August 2023.
  • Karunaratne, L.S., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Attitude and compliance towards COVID-19 vaccination among nursing officers in a selected hospital in Sri Lanka. Abstract and poster presentation at 28th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka 24-26th August 2023.
  • Goonewardena, C.S.E., Fernando, C.S., Manjika, S., Wijewickrama, G.K., Senaratna, B.C.V., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D., Somawickrama, D.N.M., de Silva, K.G.B. Histological types, treatment and associated factors among female breast cancer survivors followed up at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association 25-28th July 2023. Ceylon Medical Journal 68 (Suppl) p168-69
  • Tennakoon, G.M.J., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Non-communicable disease profile and associated factors among work from home based software engineers in Sri Lanka. 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association 25-28th July 2023. Ceylon Medical Journal 68 (Suppl) p71-72
  • Tennakoon, G.M.J., Seneviwickrama, K.L.M.D. Professional life stress & associated factors among work from home based software engineers in Sri Lanka. 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association 25-28th July 2023. Ceylon Medical Journal 68 (Suppl) p72

 

Research Collaborations

  • 2017 to date: Co-investigator of a collaborative study on non-communicable diseases with the University of Cambridge titled Strengthening Health systems by Improving Noncommunicable disease Epidemiology in Sri Lanka (SHINES)
  • 2014- 2021: Team member of a complex systematic review on patient perceived needs in common musculoskeletal diseases conducted by the University of Monash, Australia

 

Awards

  • 2016 National Research Council merit award for scientific publication
    L. M. D. Seneviwickrama, D. B. D. L. Samaranayake, P. Fonseka, G. N. L. Galappaththy, S. Höfer and N. B. Oldridge. Psychometric evaluation of the Sinhalese version of MacNew Heart Disease Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in patients with stable angina’; Health and Quality of Life Outcomes; 2016;14;44
  • 2018 Best oral presentation
    S. Wijesiriwardena, K. L. M. D. Seneviwickrama, W. A. A. Wijayasiri, S.H. C. N. Arisha, H. P. K. Uthpala. Comparison of haemoglobin estimation by hemocue method and gold standard cyanmethaemoglobin method for screening anaemia in patients at haematology clinic in Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Abstract and oral presentation at Haem Icon 2018- Sri Lanka College of Haematologists
  • 2018 Poster presentation 2nd place
    H.C.N. Arisha, H.P.K. Uthpala, K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama & I.S. Wijesiriwardena. Comparison of haemoglobin estimation by hemocue method and gold standard cyanmethaemoglobin method for screening anaemia: interim findings among patients at haematology clinic Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Abstract and poster presentation at the International Health Conference 2018 organized by the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • 2019 Best oral presentation
    Jeyarajah L, Karunainathan T, Thevatheepan P, Markandayar S, Thavendra M, Liyanage GSH & Seneviwickrama K.L.M.D. Gender differences in body image perception and satisfaction among Sri Lankan adolescents in Colombo. International Medical Undergraduate Research Conference 2019. OP 49, pg 56. ISBN 978-955-4908-82-6
  • 2021 Best undergraduate poster presentation
    Abeysenevi W.W.M.S.E., Amath S.R., Biyanwila A.I., Dharmarathne A.D.V.D.R., Jayangani M.K.C., Munasinghe C. & Seneviwickrama K.L.M.D. Proportion of anaemia during 1st trimester and its associated factors among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in selected MOH areas. International Conference on Health Sciences 2021 organized by the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Other Faculties of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

  • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies

Other Universities

  • Postgraduate Institute of Medicine University of Colombo
  • Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
  • Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
  • Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
  • University of Uppsala, Sweden
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