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  1. The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review

    Article • PLoS ONE, May 2023, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  2. Serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in early pregnancy and changes during the pregnancy

    Article • PLOS Global Public Health, January 2023, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  3. Factors associated with early pregnancy anemia in rural Sri Lanka: Does being ‘under care’ iron out socioeconomic disparities?

    Article • PLoS ONE, October 2022, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  4. Asthma in a prospective cohort of rural pregnant women from Sri Lanka: Need for better care during the pre-conceptional and antenatal period

    Article • PLoS ONE, July 2022, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  5. Diagnostic method-based underestimation of leptospirosis in clinical and research settings; an experience from a large prospective study in a high endemic setting

    Article • PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, April 2022, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  6. The variable presence of Leptospira in the environment; an epidemiological explanation based on serial analysis of water samples

    Article • PLoS ONE, February 2022, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  7. Feasibility of incorporating mindfulness based mental health promotion to the pregnancy care program in Sri Lanka: a pilot study

    Article • F1000Research, November 2018, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Suneth Agampodi, Thilini Agampodi

  8. Baseline renal function of pregnant women in a geographical region with an epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka

    Article • Nephrology, August 2016, Wiley

    Dr Buddhika Thilanga Bandara Wijerathne, Suneth Agampodi

  9. From organophosphate poisoning to diabetes mellitus: The incretin effect

    Article • Medical Hypotheses, June 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi, Dr Devarajan Rathish

  10. Exploring beyond norms: social capital of pregnant women in Sri Lanka as a factor influencing health

    Article • SpringerPlus, April 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi, Professor Sisira Siribaddana

  11. Etiological agents causing leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: A review

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, April 2016, Medknow

    Suneth Agampodi

  12. Baseline titres of Salmonella agglutinins in the healthy population in Sri Lanka

    Article • International Journal of Infectious Diseases, April 2016, Elsevier

    Suneth Agampodi

  13. Overdose of oral contraceptive pills as a means of intentional self-poisoning amongst young women in Sri Lanka: considerations for family planning

    Article • Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, March 2016, BMJ

    Suneth Agampodi

  14. Dermatoglyphics in kidney diseases: a review

    Article • SpringerPlus, March 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Buddhika Thilanga Bandara Wijerathne, Suneth Agampodi

  15. Outbreak Investigation of Leptospirosis in Padaviya, Sri Lanka

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, December 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  16. The 2013 measles outbreak in Sri Lanka: experience from a rural district and implications for measles elimination goals

    Article • Infectious Diseases of Poverty, November 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  17. Promoting research in periphery and improving transparency in scientific evaluation process.

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi

  18. Social capital; A link towards health and wellbeing among minority pregnant women?

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi

  19. Medical students’ perception on online learning facilitation

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Dr Buddhika Thilanga Bandara Wijerathne, Suneth Agampodi

  20. Moving Beyond Routine Antenatal Exercises: Incorporating Mindful Movement into Antenatal Care in Sri Lanka

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  21. Responsive feeding practices among caregivers in rural Anuradhapura; a missing component in infant feeding!

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  22. Knowledge and perceptions on responsive feeding among primary health care providers at field level in rural Anuradhapura

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  23. Are pregnant mothers satisfied with the quality of care provided by government antenatal clinics? Rural Sri Lankan experience

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  24. Dengue and fluid leakage: is white cell count, platelet count and liver transaminases significantly different in fluid leakage group throughout hospital stay?

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  25. Massive outbreak of measles in 2013, an experience in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2015, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  26. Dermatoglyphics in hypertension: a review

    Article • Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, August 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Buddhika Thilanga Bandara Wijerathne, Suneth Agampodi

  27. A global reference for caesarean section rates (C‐Model): a multicountry cross‐sectional study

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, August 2015, Wiley

    Suneth Agampodi

  28. Risk factors associated with purchasing pesticide from shops for self-poisoning: a protocol for a population-based case-control study

    Article • BMJ Open, May 2015, BMJ

    Suneth Agampodi

  29. Measurement of social capital in relation to health in low and middle income countries (LMIC): A systematic review

    Article • Social Science & Medicine, March 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi

  30. Cost-effectiveness analyses of self-harm strategies aimed at reducing the mortality of pesticide self-poisonings in Sri Lanka: a study protocol

    Article • BMJ Open, February 2015, BMJ

    Suneth Agampodi

  31. Glyphosate and mysterious kidney disease

    Article • Environmental Health, January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi

  32. Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka, 2003-2012

    Article • Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, November 2014, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  33. Validity of a commercially available IgM ELISA test for diagnosing acute leptospirosis in high endemic districts of Sri Lanka

    Article • Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2014, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  34. Characteristics of Rural Leptospirosis Patients Admitted to Referral Hospitals During the 2008 Leptospirosis Outbreak in Sri Lanka: Implications for Developing Public Health Control Measures

    Article • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, October 2014, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  35. An investigation into the role of alcohol in self-harm in rural Sri Lanka: a protocol for a multimethod, qualitative study

    Article • BMJ Open, October 2014, BMJ

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi

  36. Indirect causes of maternal death

    Article • The Lancet Global Health, October 2014, Elsevier

    Suneth Agampodi

  37. Massive outbreak of measles in Sri Lanka, 2013

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, September 2014, Elsevier

    Suneth Agampodi

  38. Hantavirus infection mimicking leptospirosis: how long are we going to rely on clinical suspicion?

    Article • The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, August 2014, Journal of Infection in Developing Countries

    Suneth Agampodi

  39. Globalization of leptospirosis through travel and migration

    Article • Globalization and Health, August 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  40. Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka: a missing endemic district in the leishmaniasis surveillance system

    Article • International Journal of Infectious Diseases, August 2014, Elsevier

    Suneth Agampodi

  41. Responsive feeding: the missing link in child malnutrition in Sri Lanka

    Article • Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, March 2014, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  42. Hornet Stings Presenting to a Primary Care Hospital in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

    Article • Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, March 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Buddhika Thilanga Bandara Wijerathne, Suneth Agampodi

  43. Maternal mortality revisited: the application of the new ICD-MM classification system in reference to maternal deaths in Sri Lanka

    Article • Reproductive Health, February 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  44. Regional Differences of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Observations from a Flood-Associated Outbreak in 2011

    Article • PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, January 2014, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  45. Awareness and perceptions on prevention, first aid and treatment of snakebites among Sri Lankan farmers: a knowledge practice mismatch?

    Article • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  46. Emergence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka 2008-2011

    Article • Tropical Medicine & International Health, November 2013, Wiley

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi

  47. A difficult beginning

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2013, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Professor Sisira Siribaddana, Suneth Agampodi

  48. Effect of built environment on tsunami related injuries

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, October 2013, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  49. Massive hepatitis A outbreak in Sri Lanka in 2009: an indication of increasing susceptibility and epidemiological shift?

    Article • Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases, August 2013, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  50. “Don’t forget the migrants”: exploring preparedness and response strategies to combat the potential spread of MERS-CoV virus through migrant workers in Sri Lanka

    Article • F1000Research, July 2013, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Suneth Agampodi

  51. Antenatal Depression in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and the Factor Structure of the Sinhalese Version of Edinburgh Post Partum Depression Scale among Pregnant Women

    Article • PLoS ONE, July 2013, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  52. Infant feeding behaviors in Nuwaragam-Palatha-Central (NPC) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area; a qualitative study.

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, July 2013, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  53. Predictive validity of Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) at booking visit and routine urine dip stick test (UDST) in detecting Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, July 2013, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  54. Awareness of well woman clinic services among attendees to Anuradhapura on Poson poya day: are the socially deprived at a disadvantage?

    Article • Anuradhapura Medical Journal, July 2013, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  55. Outbreak of leptospirosis after white-water rafting: sign of a shift from rural to recreational leptospirosis in Sri Lanka?

    Article • Epidemiology and Infection, June 2013, Cambridge University Press

    Suneth Agampodi

  56. Factor structure and normative data of the Sinhalese version of self reported Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for adolescents

    Article • Ceylon Medical Journal, June 2013, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  57. The role of private pesticide vendors in preventing access to pesticides for self-poisoning in rural Sri Lanka

    Article • Injury Prevention, June 2013, BMJ

    Suneth Agampodi

  58. Minor Ailments in Pregnancy Are Not a Minor Concern for Pregnant Women: A Morbidity Assessment Survey in Rural Sri Lanka

    Article • PLoS ONE, May 2013, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  59. Expectant fathers’ knowledge of maternal morbidity: a Sri Lankan experience

    Article • F1000Research, May 2013, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Suneth Agampodi

  60. Is There a Risk of Yellow Fever Virus Transmission in South Asian Countries with Hyperendemic Dengue?

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Suneth Agampodi

  61. Utility and Limitations of Direct Multi-Locus Sequence Typing on qPCR-Positive Blood to Determine Infecting Leptospira Strain

    Article • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, December 2012, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

    Suneth Agampodi

  62. Anaemia in pregnancy in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka – need for updating prevalence data and screening strategies

    Article • Ceylon Medical Journal, September 2012, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  63. Case definitions in Leptospirosis: a note to Sri Lankan researchers

    Article • Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases, August 2012, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  64. Productivity Cost Due to Maternal Ill Health in Sri Lanka

    Article • PLoS ONE, August 2012, PLOS

    Suneth Agampodi

  65. Re: Severe Leptospirosis- a case series and review

    Article • Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology, April 2012, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  66. Inadequacy of the risk factor based approach to detect gestational diabetes mellitus

    Article • Ceylon Medical Journal, March 2012, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  67. Utility of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction in Leptospirosis Diagnosis: Association of Level of Leptospiremia and Clinical Manifestations in Sri Lanka

    Article • Clinical Infectious Diseases, February 2012, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Suneth Agampodi

  68. Predictors of the development of myocarditis or acute renal failure in patients with leptospirosis: An observational study

    Article • BMC Infectious Diseases, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi, Dr Champa N Ratnatunga

  69. Post partum depression – a problem that needs urgent attention

    Article • Ceylon Medical Journal, December 2011, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  70. Spatial epidemiology of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka

    Article • Epidemiology and Infection, December 2011, Cambridge University Press

    Suneth Agampodi

  71. Duration of exclusive breastfeeding; validity of retrospective assessment at nine months of age

    Article • BMC Pediatrics, September 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  72. Leptospirosis Outbreak in Sri Lanka in 2008: Lessons for Assessing the Global Burden of Disease

    Article • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, September 2011, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  73. Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in Adolescent Schoolchildren in Galle District, Sri Lanka

    Article • Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, May 2010, SAGE Publications

    Suneth Agampodi

  74. Determinants of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Study Protocol

    Article • BMC Infectious Diseases, January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  75. Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster Virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates - a five-year follow-up study from Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Infectious Diseases, January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  76. The potential emergence of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka

    Article • The Lancet Infectious Diseases, September 2009, Elsevier

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  77. Incidence and predictors of onboard injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants

    Article • BMC Public Health, July 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  78. Use of exclusive breast feeding definitions; a call for action!

    Article • Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, July 2009, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Suneth Agampodi

  79. Susceptibility of New Entrant University Students in Sri Lanka to Varicella Zoster Infection

    Article • Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, May 2009, SAGE Publications

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  80. Humanitarian crisis in Vanni, Sri Lanka

    Article • The Lancet, April 2009, Elsevier

    Suneth Agampodi

  81. Family planning prevalence among postpartum mothers attending child welfare clinics - A Sri Lankan experience

    Article • Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2009, Medknow

    Suneth Agampodi

  82. Exclusive breastfeeding in Sri Lanka: problems of interpretation of reported rates

    Article • International Breastfeeding Journal, January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  83. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of hemoglobin color scale method

    Article • Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2009, Medknow

    Suneth Agampodi

  84. Predictive values of "Recall history of chicken pox" as a reliable measure of actual immunity to the disease

    Article • Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, January 2009, Medknow

    Suneth Agampodi

  85. Effect of low cost public health staff training on exclusive breastfeeding

    Article • The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, September 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  86. Adolescents perception of reproductive health care services in Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Health Services Research, May 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  87. A preliminary study on prevalent serovars of leptospirosis among patients admitted to teaching hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka

    Article • Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, January 2008, Medknow

    Prof Emeritus Vasanthi Thevanesam, Suneth Agampodi

  88. Public-private partnership in immunization service provision in Sri Lanka

    Article • Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, January 2008, Medknow

    Suneth Agampodi

  89. Breastfeeding practices in a public health field practice area in Sri Lanka: a survival analysis

    Article • International Breastfeeding Journal, January 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Suneth Agampodi

  90. Private sector contribution to childhood immunization: Sri Lankan experience

    Article • Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, January 2007, Medknow

    Suneth Agampodi