Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health

Joint Editors: Dr Gerard Nimal Lucas/ Dr. B.J.C. Perera

ISSN: 1391-5452;(Online Print)

Frequency: 4 issues a year

Language: English

The Journal is the primary organ of Continuing Paediatric Medical Education in Sri Lanka

Open Access Peer-reviewed journal

Web site: https://www.sljol.info/index.php/SLJCH/index / https://www.slcp.lk/journal-of-child-health/

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    Re: Inserts on Panadol in Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health - June 2003.
    (2003-10) Lucas, Gerard Nimal; Perera, B J C
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    A child who vomited for two years.
    (2003-10) Amarasinghe, Ajith; Hettiarachchi, P S H; Jayawardane, B A D
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    A child with congenital factor VII deficiency.
    (2003-10) Ranjan, M; Welgama, H K
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    Successful pneumatic dilatation of achalasia cardia in a preschool child.
    (2003-10) Karunasekera, K A W; Fernando, R; Jayasinghe, A C; Rajendran, S
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    Snippets from the web.
    (2003-10) Perera, B J C
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    Learning difficulties in children attending a special clinic at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital.
    (2003-10) Wijeratne, W G D T D; Wijesekera, N W N Y; Wijesinghe, R T; Kariyawasam, S H
    Objectives To identify presentations of children with learning difficulties attending Child Psychiatry and Guidance Clinic (CPGC) at Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) and describe their socio-demographic characteristics, health-seeking behaviour and modes of referral. Design Descriptive cross sectional study. Method Children diagnosed to have learning difficulties or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), presenting to CPGC at LRH from 27 May to 10 June 2003, were included in study. Learning difficulties were diagnosed by a child psychiatrist using DSM IV criteria. A pre-tested, interviewer administered questionnaire (IAQ) was used to collect socio-demographic data, details on health-seeking behaviour and modes of referral from parents/ guardians. A checklist was used to identify presentations. Results 52 children with learning difficulties were identified and all participated in study. Presentations were with difficulties in reading (70%), mathematics (60%), writing (55%), communication (45%) and motor skills (50%). ADHD was found in 60% cases. 85% were males. Mean age was 9 years. 31% had deficit of schooling. 54% were urban dwellers. Caretaker was mother in 83% cases. Monthly income was greater than 3000 rupees in 92% cases. 89% children were identified by mother or teacher. Initial visits were made to a specialist unit (62%) or a primary health care service (31%).
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    Long term outcome of very low birth weight babies born at Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital from 1990-1995.
    (2003-10) Wasala, Rani; Ranawake, Uthpala
    • To compare growth parameters (weight, height, occipitofrontal circumference (OFC) and body mass index (BMI) of very low birth weight (VLBW) children with that of age and sex matched children of normal birth weight. • To compare neurological, cognitive, educational and behavioural outcome of VLBW children with "that of control group. Design A descriptive comparative study. Setting Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital (SJGH), Nugegoda. Method VLBW babies (<1500g), born at SJGH from 1990 January to 1995 December were compared with age and sex matched children of birthweights >2500g. These children were 6-11 years old at time of study (September-December 2001). Of 161 survivors, 92 were assessed. Their weights, heights, OFC and BMI were noted. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) and Draw-aman test were used to assess cognitive functions. Educational status was assessed using age appropriate reading, writing, arithmetic tests and grade 5 scholarship marks. Behavioural status was assessed using a check list. Results Of the VLBW children, 63 (68.5%) were preterm babies who were small for gestational age (SGA); 51 (55.4%) were born to mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH); 46 (50%) had respiratory distress; 33 (35.9%) needed mechanical ventilation; 35 (38%) had neurological disabilities. Growth parameters such as weight (P= 0.000), height (P= 0.0034), OFC (P= 0.031) and BMI (P= 0.001) were significantly lower in index group compared to control group. Cognitive function, arithmetic abilities and behaviour were not significantly different in the 2 groups. However, there was a statistically significant difference in their reading and writing abilities and scholarship marks. Conclusions The VLBW children consisted mainly of preterm babies who were SGA. PIH was the leading predisposing factor. Their catch up growth was not satisfactory and they had significant reading and writing difficulties. 38% had disabilities on neurological assessment.
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    Leprosy and the child in Sri Lanka.
    (2003-10) Atukorala, D N
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    For the discerning searcher…………
    (2003-10) Perera, B J C
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    Paracetamol in children.
    (2003-07) Ajanthan, R; Mahamithawa, U D
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    A case of diffuse neonatal haemangiomatosis.
    (2003-07) Weerasinghe, I; Jayasinghe, L S; Surubarajan, V
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    A case of rickets in a child on prolonged phenobarbitone therapy.
    (2003-07) Katugaha, B H M N; De Silva, Indrani; Rajapaksha, R P T
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    Snippets from the world wide web.
    (2003-07) Perera, B J C
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    Management of the deaf child.
    (2003-07) Yasawardene, A D K S N
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    Parental awareness on anti-epileptic treatment.
    (2003-07) Kudalugodaarachchi, J; de Alwis, Y S; Samarage, D K
    Objective To assess awareness on anti-epileptic therapy among parents of epileptic children. Setting Epilepsy clinic, University Paediatric Unit, Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Study population All patients registered in clinic, followed up for at least 3 months. Method An interviewer administered questionnaire was used covering 16 aspects of anti-epileptic therapy. Responses for each aspect were graded as excellent (70% or >), good (50-69%) or poor (<50%). Results Parents of 58 children were interviewed. 100% parents had been advised on general aspects of epilepsy and 92% on principles of anti-epileptic drug (AED) therapy. In 93% this knowledge had been imparted to parents by a medical officer. In 96% this advice had been given at onset of treatment and in 64% it had been reinforced subsequently. A 'good' or 'excellent' response was obtained in 11 aspects of AED therapy whilst a 'poor' response was obtained in the remaining 5 aspects. Conclusions Parental awareness of certain aspects of AED therapy needs to be improved.
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    A study of maternal awareness of acute diarrhoeal disease.
    (2003-07) Seneviratne, A L P de S
    Objective To determine maternal awareness regarding acute diarrhoeal disease and use of oral rehydration solution (ORS). Method Study was carried out in a suburban family practice on mothers/carers of children, presenting with acute diarrhoea, using an interview-based questionnaire to collect data. Mother's/Carer's knowledge regarding causes and transmission of diarrhoea, use of ORS and its method of preparation, were assessed. Results Knowledge about causative factors and transmission of acute diarrhoea among mothers/carers was poor. Though aware of ORS, a majority prepared it incorrectly.