Col (Prof) A Balasuriya
Dean, FOM
Chair Professor in Public Health and Consultant Community Physician
Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University, Australia
Contact Details : Mobile : +94 (0)71 842 70 86
Email : ab@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Awards and Grants
Research and Publications
Involvement with Other Organizations
Other
Qualifications
- MBBS (Colombo) – 1991
- MSc – Community Medicine (Colombo) – 1996
- MD – Community Medicine (Colombo) – 2002
- PGDip Buddhist Studies (Homagama) – 2005
- MA – Buddhist Studies (Kelaniya) – 2010
Teaching Areas
- Community Medicine
- Public Health
- Elderly
- Research Methodology
- Disaster Management
- Risk and Outbreak Communication
- Health Education
- Behaviour Change Communication
- Non Communicable Diseases Epidemiology
Research Interests
- Elderly, Non Communicable Diseases, Behaviour Change Communication, Disaster Management, Health Promotion, Cancer Epidemiology
Awards and Grants
- NASTA Award – 2014. National Award for Science and Technology Achievements under category ‘Excellence in multidisciplinary team efforts in the application of science and technology’ for the Initiative on immunogenicity studies following canine anti-rabies immunization in Sri Lanka leading to revision of anti-rabies vaccination protocol http://www.nsf.ac.lk/images/stories/TD/Booklet-2014.pdf pp. 15-17
- Orator, ‘Future cancer burden in Sri Lanka: Role of the Community Physician’. Dr. A.V.K.V. de Silva Memorial Oration – 2014 of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka http://www.ccpsl.lk/images/AVKV%20de%20Silva%20Oration.pdf
- Three research grants from the National Science Foundation amounting to Rs. 5.47 million, two research grants from the Medical Research Institute amounting to Rs. 0.6 million and another from National Research Council for Rs. 782,880.00
Research and Publications
Editorial work
- Member, Editorial Board, Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka
Books
- Malwenna LI, Jayawardana P, Balasuriya A. 2012. Unmet need for family planning in Sri Lanka. Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN 978-3-659-19658-4
- Balasuriya A. 2017. From simple operational research to effective solutions. Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Humanitarian Foundation, ISBN 978-955-38083-0-1
Chapters & web documents
- Balasuriya A. 2019. Ageing issues in Sri Lanka. In: Aid for Healthy Ageing (Wedihiti diviyata athwelak). Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine, Ananda Press, Thalawathugoda, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-7159-01-0
- Balasuriya A. 2010. Disaster management In: Manual for the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspector. Ed. Fernando WP. Ministry of Health, Colombo. ISBN 978-955-0505-00-5
Referreed Journal articles
- Jothipala D, Semage S, Balasuriya A. (2023) Prevalence and Distribution of Known Associated Factors of Burnout among Military Personnel of Sri Lanka Army: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, Military Medicine, 2023;, usad221, https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usad221
- Abeygoonawardena H, Wijesinghe N, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A, Nguyen TTN, Moi ML, De Silva AD. Serological Evidence of Zika virus Circulation with Dengue and Chikungunya Infections in Sri Lanka from 2017. Journal of Global Infectious Diseases 15(3):p 113-120, Jul–Sep 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/jgid.jgid_195_22
- Fernando PAC, Wijewardana D, Balasuriya A (2023) Exploring management options for post-traumatic neuropathic pain among war-wounded army soldiers. 6th Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, Colombo, 25-26 February 2023, p52
- Sugathapala, R. D. U. P., Latimer, S., Balasuriya, A., Chaboyer, W., Thalib, L., & Gillespie, B. M. (2023). Prevalence and incidence of pressure injuries among older people living in nursing homes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 148, 104605. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104605
- Fernando H, Balasuriya A, Jayawardana P. (2023) Risk factors for dating violence among undergraduates in selected state universities in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v29i1.8565
- Gamage CKW, de Zoysa PT, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ, Jayamanne D. (2023) Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Sinhala version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) for patients diagnosed with ischemic heart disease (IHD) in Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v29i1.8563
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Abeysena C, Balasuriya A. (2023) Health seeking behaviours, dengue prevention behaviours and community capacity for sustainable dengue prevention in a highly dengue endemic area, Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health 23:507. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15404-5
- Vijewardane, SC, Balasuriya A, Johnstone AM, Myint PK. (2023) Education intervention has the potential to improve short-term dietary pattern among older adults with undernutrition. Geriatrics, 8, 56. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics8030056
- Ranasinghe BA, Balasuriya A, Wijeyaratne CN & Fernando NFJ (2023) The impact of peer-led support groups on health-related quality of life, coping skills and depressive symptomatology for women with PCOS, Psychology, Health & Medicine, 28:3, 564-573, DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2021.2019805
- Vijewardane SC, Balasuriya A, Myint PK, Johnstone AM. (2022) Determinants of undernutrition and associated factors of low muscle mass and high fat mass among older men and women in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka. Geriatrics 2022, 7, 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7020026
- Fernando E, Balasuriya A. (2022) An educational intervention to improve knowledge and attitudes to develop healthy dating relationships among undergraduates in Western Province. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v28i2.8521 JCCPSL 2022, 28 (2)
- Gamage CKW, de Zoysa PT, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ. (2022) Development of a counseling intervention protocol to improve treatment adherence of ischemic heart disease patients. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 13(9), 142-149.
- Gunasekara S, Ranawaka T, Chathuranga D, Kankanamge U Balasuriya A. (2021) Importance of following proper inhalation techniques and awareness regarding asthma among clinical patients. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 15(3): 1-13. DOI:10.9734/JOCAMR/2021/v15i330266
- Kanishka GK, Sandamali H, Weerasinghe I, Binduhewa L, Dilshara C, De Silva C, Silva D and Balasuriya A. (2021) Influence of Hamstring Tightness on the Functions of Lumbar and Pelvic Regions among Sewing Machine Operators in a Garment Factory of Colombo District. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27(1), pp.315–321. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v27i1.8336
- Kumara WGC, de Zoysa P, Balasuriya A, Fernando N, Jayamanne BD. (2021) Cross-cultural adaptation of the Type D Personality Scale for use with patients diagnosed with Ischemic Heart Disease in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal, 66, 8-15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v66i1.9350
- Ranasinghe BA, Balasuriya A, Wijeyaratne CN and Fernando N. (2021) Health-related quality of life questionnaire for women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A Sinhala translation and validation study. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27(2), pp.350–359. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v27i2.8335
- Gunasekara S, Ranawaka T, Chathuranga D, Kankanamge U Balasuriya A. (2021) Importance of following proper inhalation techniques and awareness regarding asthma among clinical patients. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 15(3): 1-13. DOI:10.9734/JOCAMR/2021/v15i330266
- Herath INS, Balasuriya A, Sivayogan S. (2017) Physical and psychological morbidities among selected antenatal females in Kegalle district of Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 37(7):849-854. doi:10.1080/01443615.2017.1306697. Epub 2017 Apr 11.
- Kanishka, G.K., Sandamali, H., Weerasinghe, I., Binduhewa, L., Dilshara, C., De Silva, C., Silva, D. and Balasuriya, A., 2021. Influence of Hamstring Tightness on the Functions of Lumbar and Pelvic Regions among Sewing Machine Operators in a Garment Factory of Colombo District. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27(1), pp.315–321. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v27i1.8336
- Kumara WGC, de Zoysa P, Balasuriya A, Fernando N, Jayamanne BD. (2021) Cross-cultural adaptation of the Type D Personality Scale for use with patients diagnosed with Ischemic Heart Disease in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal, 66, 8-15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v66i1.9350
- Matheson MC, Erbas B, Balasuriya A, Jenkins MA, Wharton CL, Mimi LT, Abramson MJ, Walters EH, Hopper JL, Dharmage SC. (2007) ‘Breastfeeding and atopic disease: a cohort study from childhood to middle-age’, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 120 (5), 1051-1057.
- Pimburage R, Gunatilake M, Wimalarathne O, Balasuriya A, Perera D. (2012) Comparison of antibody titres in unvaccinated and previously vaccinated adult stray/ free roaming canines following anti-rabies immunization by Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RFFIT) – A preliminary report. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 16 (Supp 1), E459. 15th International Congress on Infectious Diseases (ICID) Abstracts. 13-16 June 2012, Bangkok, Thailand. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2012.05.661
- Pimburage RMS, Gunatilake M, Wimalaratne O, Balasuriya A, Perera KADN. (2017) Sero-prevalence of virus neutralizing antibodies for rabies in different groups of dogs following vaccination. BMC Veterinary Research. 13(1):133. doi: 10.1186/s12917-017-1038-z.
- Priyadarshanie MN, Waas MDIA, Goonewardena CSE, Balasuriya A, Senaratna BCV, Fernando DMS. (2020) Sinhala translation of the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale: a valid and reliable tool to detect anxiety disorders among antenatal women. BMC Psychiatry, 20: 381. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02757-z
- Ranasinghe BA, Balasuriya A, Wijeyaratne CN, Fernando N. (2021) Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Sinhala Translation and Validation Study. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27(2), pp.350–359. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v27i2.8335
- Ranasinghe BA, Balasuriya A, Wijeyaratne CN, Fernando NFJ. (2021) The impact of peer-led support groups on health-related quality of life, coping skills and depressive symptomatology for women with PCOS, Psychology, Health & Medicine, DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2021.2019805
- Sugathapala RDUP, Balasuriya A, Kudagammana ST, Tennakoon TMSUB. (2017) Incidence of Growth Faltering, Diarrhoeal and Upper Respiratory tract illnesses and Feeding practices during bouts of illness among children between 3 to 4 years. GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care (JNHC), [S.l.], 5(1), 1-4. 2017. ISSN 2345-7198. Available at: <http://dl6.globalstf.org/index.php/jnhc/article/view/1263>.
- Abeygoonawardena H, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A. (2015) Minimum inhibitory concentration of vancomycin in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from a selected community in Sri Lanka. Australian Journal of Medical Science, 36 (3), 76-79.
- Balasuriya A, Gnanissara SAP. (2002) Utilisation of Health Services by the Elderly in an area in Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 6, 35-42
- Fernando R, Balasuriya A, Wickramasooriya U, Amarasinghe R, Navarathna T. (2013) Prevalence, risk factors and clinical outcome of bacteraemia caused by extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing enterobacteriaceae in a district general hospital in Sri Lanka. The Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 11 (1), 44-47. ISSN 1391-930X
- Gamage A, Fernando N, Balasuriya A. (2020) Hospital-based pandemic preparedness and response: institutional outbreak management and strategies adhered to prevent a surge. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 26 (Special edition on COVID-19). DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8326
- Gunasekara S, Ranawaka T, Chathuranga D, Kankanamge U Balasuriya A. (2021) Importance of following proper inhalation techniques and awareness regarding asthma among clinical patients. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 15(3): 1-13. DOI: 10.9734/JOCAMR/2021/v15i330266.
- Herath INS, Balasuriya A, Sivayogan S. (2015) Factors associated with compliance to a course of physical exercises for a selected group of primigravida mothers in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 37(4), 72–79.
- Herath INS, Sivayogan S, Balasuriya A. (2015) Effects of physical exercises for physical and psychological problems among antenatal mothers in a district in Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 21 (1), 28-39. DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v21i1.8072
- Jayaweera GM, Singhapathirana S, Ranaweera HMSI, Beneragama APS, Balasuriya A. (2020) HIV seroprevalence of Sri Lanka Army soldiers screened before foreign assignments. Sri Lanka Journal of Military Medicine, 1(1), 2-6.
- Kanishka GK, Sandamali H, Weerasinghe I, Binduhewa L, Dilshara C, de Silva C, Silva D, Balasuriya A. (2019) Prevalence of hamstring tightness and associated factors among sewing machine operators. Ceylon Journal of Medical Science, 56 (1), 23-29. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2122-9915. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjms.v56i1.4957
- Kanishka GK, Sandamali H, Weerasinghe I, Binduhewa L, Dilshara C, De Silva C, Silva D, Balasuriya A. (2021) Influence of hamstring tightness on the functions of lumbar and pelvic regions among sewing machine operators in a garment factory of Colombo District. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka 2021, 27 (1). 315-321.
- Kumara WGC, de Zoysa PT, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ. (2020) Cross-cultural adaptation of the Morisky Green Levine medication adherence scale for use in patients with Ischaemic Heart Disease in Sri Lanka, Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 7(1), E109 1-7. http://doi.org/10.4038/jpgim.8274
- Pimburage RMS, Harischandra PAL, Gunatilake M, Jayasinhe DN, Balasuriya A, Amunugama RMSK. (2017) Erratum to ‘a cross-sectional survey on dog ecology and dog anti-rabies vaccination coverage in selected areas in Sri Lanka’ [Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal 2017, 64:1(A): 1-9]. Erratum Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal. 2017, 64(2): 17-18
- Senanayake NP, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A. (2019) The impact of a hand hygiene workshop on improving the knowledge of hand hygiene of medical students. Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2019, 9(2): 103-110. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljid.v9i2.8241
- Subaskaran S, Balasuriya A. (2016) Development and validation of a questionnaire in parenting patterns: evidence from Tamil Culture in Northern Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 39 (2), 89-97. DOI: http://dx.doi/org/10.4038/sljss/v39i2.7443
- Wijewardane ASM, Balasuriya A. (2020) Prevalence of selected non communicable diseases and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in the Sri Lanka Army: A preliminary report. Sri Lanka Journal of Military Medicine, 1(1), 15-18.
Conference papers
Invited conference addresses
- Presidential address on Care of the Elderly in Sri Lanka. Seventeenth Annual Academic Sessions of the Population Association of Sri Lanka in 2015
Health Implications of Demographic Shifts in Sri Lanka at the Panel Discussion on Social Implications of Recent Demographic Shifts in Sri Lanka at National Science Foundation, Colombo on 27.07.2017 - Introduction to behavioural modification in NCD, in Symposium 13 – Lifestyle modification in chronic disease, 122nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 14, 18-21 March 2009, Colombo
- Breastfeeding and atopic disorders in a cohort followed up from childhood to early adulthood at Young Community Physicians Forum, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 13 October 2004
Free papers
- Amaratunga LTDS, Dalpatadu SAC, Bandara WASS, Bandara MRDP, Amjad MHM, Aarish M, Ariyasinghe DS, Abegunawardana PAR, Abdullah S, Balasuriya A. (2022) Knowledge on HIV/AIDS and Attitude towards People Living with HIV/AIDS among Healthcare Workers at District General Hospital Kalutara. Proceedings of the 14th International Research Conference, KDU, Ratmalana.
- Balasuriya A, Gangodawila UC. (2021) Prevalence of home accidents among children aged 1-4 and its association of knowledge, attitude and first aid practices of mothers in Sri Lanka. Proceedings Medicine. International Research Conference 2021. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 9-10 Sept 2021.
- Fernando EHK, Balasuriya A, Jayawardana PL. (2021) Associated factors of dating violence among state university undergraduates in the Western Province. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 21.
- Fernando EHK, Balasuriya A, Jayawardana PL.(2021) Risk factors for dating violence among state university undergraduates in the Western Province. (Poster) Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 52.
- Fernando PAC, Wijewardana D, Balasuriya A (2023) Exploring management options for post-traumatic neuropathic pain among war-wounded army soldiers. 6th Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, Colombo, 25-26 February 2023, p52
- Fonseka N, Balasuriya A (2020) Health related problems and factors associated with health seeking behaviour among the elders in Colombo district. Abstracts of oral and poster presentations, 25th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 16-18 September 2020, Colombo. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Silver Jubilee edition, Sept 2020
- Fonseka N, Balasuriya A (2020) Perception and expectations of elders on community healthcare services for the elders in Colombo district. Abstracts of oral and poster presentations, 25th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 16-18 September 2020, Colombo. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Silver Jubilee edition, Sept 2020
- Gamage A, Fernando N, Balasuriya A. (2020) Hospital-based pandemic preparedness and response: institutional outbreak management and strategies adhered to prevent a surge. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 26 (Special edition on COVID-19). DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v26i0.8326
- Gunawardana GEE, Kandegedara WMST, Perera AY, Ramdina MDL, Rathnayake RMVS, Thilsath MHM, Praveena T, Balasuriya A. (2020) The relationship between static foot posture and chronic bilateral knee osteoarthritis among the patients attending Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (General), National Hospital, Sri Lanka. (Poster) Programme book 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 15-16 October 2020, Ratmalana.
- Kumara WGC, de Zoysa PT, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ. (2021) A Counselling Intervention to Improve Treatment Adherence of Ischemic Heart Disease Patients: The Development of a Protocol. Proceedings Allied Health Sciences. International Research Conference 2021. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 9-10 Sept 2021.
- Kumara WGC, Zoysa PD, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ, Jayamanne BDW. (2021) Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the hospital anxiety and depression scale for ischemic heart disease patients in Sri Lanka. Book of proceedings of Research Conference in Health Sciences 2021. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura. 31 March 2021. P.44 http://health.sjp.ac.lk/rchs/rchs-2021-proceedings.pdf
- Rajapaksha CN, Perera NP, Wickramathunga PM, Nelumdeniya RM, Balasuriya A. (2021) Prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions in medical clinics at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Book of proceedings of Research Conference in Health Sciences 2021. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura. 31 March 2021. P.43 http://health.sjp.ac.lk/rchs/rchs-2021-proceedings.pdf
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Abeysena HTCS, Balasuriya A. (2021) Pilot intervention to assess the efficacy of a complex- intervention package to prevent dengue in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 12.
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Abeysena HTCS, Balasuriya A. (2021) Pilot intervention to assess the efficacy of a complex-intervention package to prevent dengue in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka, Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021:27(special Issue):12
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Abeysena HTCS, Balasuriya A. (2021) Surge capacity of the curative sector healthcare institutions for the management of dengue in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. (Poster) Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 62.
- Abeygoonawardena H, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A, Gunawardane M. (2014) A community- Senanayake NP, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A. (2014) Knowledge of hand hygiene among the medical students at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Proceedings Medicine. International Research Conference 2014. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 21-22 Aug 2014. pp 10-14.
- Senanayake NP, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A. (2014) Knowledge of hand hygiene among the medical students at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Proceedings Medicine. International Research Conference 2014. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 21-22 Aug 2014. pp 10-14.
- Subaskaran S, Balasuriya A. Sivayogan S. (2015) Quality of parenting and effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve parenting among parents of 13-15 year old school going adolescents in Jaffna district. Proceeding of the 1st International Conference on Public Health, Vol. 1, 2015, pp. 47-59 DOI: 10.17501/ icoph 2015-1108
- Sugathapala RDUP, Balasuriya A, Kudagammana ST, Tennakoon TMSUB. (2017) Incidence and correlates of “growth faltering” among children between 3 to 4 years: A preliminary study from Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. Annual international conference proceedings of the 6th Global Healthcare Conference, Singapore, 24-25 July 2017. Pp 35-37.
- Abeygoonawardena H, Mayuran S, Jayawardena J, Wijesinghe RANK, Navaratne PBV, Balasuriya A, de Silva AD. (2019) Detection of anti-DENV IgG or past DENV infection using two commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbant assays. Book of abstracts, 8th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions, Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology, Kandy, 25 October 2019. Vol 7, p 5.
- Amarasinghe PMTU, Balasuriya A, Fernando NN and Bandara EAJS. (2011) Assessment of life skills among school going mid adolescents in Kalutara district and an interventional study, (Poster) Proceedings of the sixteenth Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, September 2011
- Balasuriya A, Dharmage SC, Jenkins MA, Wharton CL, Giles GG, Abramson MJ, Walters EH, Hopper JL. (2004) Breastfeeding and atopic disorders in a cohort followed up from childhood to early adulthood. Proceedings of the 2004 Australian Asthma Conference, Melbourne, Australia, February 2004.
- Balasuriya A, Fonseka P. (2001) Case control study to identify factors associated with institutionalisation of the elderly in the Kalutara district. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2001. p 12.
- Balasuriya A, Jayawardena N, Perera R, Morgan A. (2008) Challenges faced by Public Health Midwives in Sri Lanka: a qualitative research using novel Photovoice methodology. Proceedings of the 121st Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, March 2008. 19.
- Balasuriya A. (2011) A comparative study of the Buddhist perspective of elderly care. Proceedings of the 7th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 17-18 December 2011. p 20.
Chandrasekara P, Balasuriya A, Rajapakse H, Deshapriya K (2019) Evaluating the effectiveness of a psycho educational intervention to reduce the burden of caregivers of spinal cord injury patients. Proceedings of the 1st South East Asia regional group meeting of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and the 24th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 19-21 September 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 25 (Suppl), 39-40. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v25i3.8229 - Edirisuriya SC, Balasuriya A. (2010) Routine immunisation information system in Sri Lanka: data quality and associated factors, Proceedings of the 10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association, Colombo, 23-26 May 2010
- Fernando E, Balasuriya A, Banneheke D. (2017) Economic impact of cancer and supportive services expected by patients with breast and oral cancer seeking treatment at the national cancer institute, Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific hospice conference 26-29 July 2017, Singapore
- Fernando EHK, Balasuriya A, Jayawardana PL. (2021) Associated factors of dating violence among state university undergraduates in the Western Province. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 21.
- Fernando R, Balasuriya A, Amarasinghe R, Navarathna A. (2013) Late Onset Neonatal Meningitis with Group B Streptococcus showing reduced susceptibility to penicillin in Sri Lanka: A Case Report, 9th International Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (ISAAR), Kuala Lumpur, 13-15 March 2013
- Fernando R, Fernando A, Balasuriya A, Nathaniel DA, Silva KRS, Yapa YHBA, Perera JADRS. (2018) Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of causative organisms of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) in a District General Hospital in Sri Lanka. KDU 11th IRC, Ratmalana. 13-14 September 2018.
- Fernando R, Wickramasooriya U, Balasuriya A. (2013) The Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteraeciae in Urinary Isolates in a District General Hospital In Sri Lanka, 9th International Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (ISAAR), Kuala Lumpur, 13-15 March 2013
- Fernando TRP, Karunaratne GKD, de Silva S, Ranjani GAD, Balasuriya A. (2007) Audit on the standards of practice and the environment for infection control in a tertiary care hospital in Colombo. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Colombo, 2007
- Fernando TRP, Somaratne P, Balasuriya A. (2007) Seroprevalence and factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection among asymptomatic adults in an area in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Colombo, 2007
- Fonseka N, Balasuriya A (2020) Health related problems and factors associated with health seeking behaviour among the elders in Colombo district. Abstracts of oral and poster presentations, 25th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 16-18 September 2020, Colombo. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Silver Jubilee edition, Sept 2020
- Fonseka N, Balasuriya A (2020) Perception and expectations of elders on community healthcare services for the elders in Colombo district. Abstracts of oral and poster presentations, 25th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 16-18 September 2020, Colombo. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Silver Jubilee edition, Sept 2020
- Gunarathna NKC, Sivayogan S, Balasuriya A, Wijayasiri WA. (2013) An Intervention for Personal Hygiene related to Influenza among School Children in Kalutara District, Proceedings of International Conference on Public Health Innovations, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kalutara, 2-4 May 2013
- Huang KL, Carmichael H, Balasuriya A. (2007) Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care workers and other key informants regarding disability and disability issues in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Conference abstracts of Advanced Medical Science Conference, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, 25 May 2007
- Jayasinghe L, Balasuriya A, Semage S (2019) Prevalence of tobacco use and characteristics of smokers among army soldiers in Security Forces Headquarters West. Proceedings of the 1st South East Asia regional group meeting of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and the 24th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 19-21 September 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 25 (Suppl), 39. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v25i3.8229
- Jayasinghe L, Balasuriya A, Semage S (2019) Tobacco use: Perceptions and associated factors in army soldiers. Proceedings of the 1st South East Asia regional group meeting of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and the 24th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 19-21 September 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 25 (Suppl), 103. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v25i3.8229
- Jayasinghe LV, Balasuriya A, Semage SN (2020) Prevalence of tobacco use and characteristics of smokers among army soldiers in Security Forces Headquarters West. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, 13-15 March 2020, Attidiya, Sri Lanka.
- Jayawardane P, Balasuriya A, Fernando H. (2020) Magnitude of dating violence among state university undergraduates in the Western Province. Abstracts of oral and poster presentations, 25th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 16-18 September 2020, Colombo. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Silver Jubilee edition, Sept 2020
- Jayawardena N, Balasuriya A. (2007) What challenges, if any, do public health midwives in Beruwala, Sri Lanka face? What are their roles and expectations, and what is the impact of their current training and supervision? Conference abstracts of Advanced Medical Science Conference, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, 25 May 2007
- Jayaweera GM, Singhapathirana S, Ranaweera HMSI, Benaragama APS, Balasuriya A. (2017) HIV seroprevalence of Sri Lankan army soldiers screened before foreign assignments. Proceedings of the Inaugural Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, Colombo, 10-11 March 2017
- Jothipala D, Semage S, Monaragala R, Balasuriya A. (2018) Prevalence & associated factors of depression among Army personnel in Security Forces Headquarters area Jaffna. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 14-15 September 2018. Colombo.
- Jothipala D, Semage S, Monaragala R, Balasuriya A. (2019) Prevalence and associated factors of depression among army personnel in Security Forces Headquarters area, Jaffna. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Academic Sessions 2019, Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, 22-24 March 2019, Sri Lanka
- Kanishka GKB, Sandamali KPH, Weerasinghe NPUI, Binduhewa SL, de Silva JC, Ranasinghe RADCD, Silva MDC, Balasuriya A. (2019) Body mass index and its relationship with prolonged sitting and gender among sewing machine operators in a selected garment factory in Colombo district. Abstract book of National Health Research Symposium 2019. 22-23 October 2019.
- Kulatunga R, Balasuriya A. (2007) Infant feeding in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka: What is common knowledge and practice among new mothers, and what are the factors that influence them? Conference abstracts of Advanced Medical Science Conference, School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, 25 May 2007
- Kumara WGC, de Zoysa P, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ. (2019) The cross-cultural adaptation of Morisky Green Levine medication adherence scale for use with diagnosed patients of ischemic heart disease in Sri Lanka. Proceedings 2019. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences 2019. Kelaniya, 25 October 2019.
- Kumara WGC, Zoysa PD, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ, Jayamanne BDW. (2021) Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the hospital anxiety and depression scale for ischemic heart disease patients in Sri Lanka. Book of proceedings of Research Conference in Health Sciences 2021. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura. 31 March 2021. P.44 http://health.sjp.ac.lk/rchs/rchs-2021-proceedings.pdf
- Kumara WGC, Zoysa PD, Balasuriya A, Fernando NFJ, Jayamanne BDW. (2021) Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the hospital anxiety and depression scale for ischemic heart disease patients in Sri Lanka. Book of proceedings of Research Conference in Health Sciences 2021. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura. 31 March 2021. P.44 http://health.sjp.ac.lk/rchs/rchs-2021-proceedings.pdf
- Kumara, WGC, de Zoysa, P, Balasuriya, A, & Fernando, NFJ. (2019) The cross-cultural adaptation of the Type D Personality Scale (DS-14) for use with patients diagnosed with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium-2019. University of Colombo. 22 Nov 2019. http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/research/handle/70130/4725
- Liyange SSC, Alagiyawanna MAP, Amunugama S, Balasuriya A, de Silva RAD, Fernando S. Weerasinghe NDRP, Palugaswewa KR, Bandara DRW. (2010) Settings as a prime scope for health promotion practice and appraisal, Proceedings of the 10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association, Colombo, 23-26 May 2010
- Malwenna LI, Jayawardana PL, Balasuriya A. (2012) Effectiveness of a community based health education intervention in reducing unmet needs for modern methods of family planning among ever married reproductive age women in the Kalutara district, Sri Lanka. 5th International Online Medical Conference (IOMC 2012)
- Malwenna LI, Jayawardane PL and Balasuriya A. (2011) Effectiveness of a community based health educational intervention in reducing unmet need for family planning among ever married reproductive age women in the Kalutara district, Proceedings of the sixteenth Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 16-17 September 2011
- Malwenna LI, Jayawardane PL and Balasuriya A. (2011) Prevalence and correlates of unmet need for family planning among ever married reproductive age women in the district of Kalutara, Proceedings of the sixteenth Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 16-17 September 2011
- Malwenna LI, Jayawardane PL and Balasuriya A. (2013) Contraceptive prevalence and unmet need for family planning among ever married reproductive aged women in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International Conference on Public Health Innovations, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kalutara, 2-4 May 2013
- Malwenna LI, Jayawardane PL and Balasuriya A. (2013) Effectiveness of a Community Based Health Educational Intervention in Reducing Unmet Need for Family Planning among Women in Reproductive Age in Kalutara district, Proceedings of International Conference on Public Health Innovations, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kalutara, 2-4 May 2013
- Mendis NH, Balasuriya A. (2018) Study on the prevalence of high cholesterol among aircrew members of Sri Lanka Air Force. Proceedings of 57th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine, 14-16 September 2018, Bangalore. p 37-38.
- Perera SN, Paranagama N, Jayanthi N, Nilaweera I, Balasuriya A, Ariyaratne Y, Kasthuriratne A. (2011) Experience of commencing the process of establishing first population based cancer registry in Sri Lanka, Programme and Abstract book of 33rd Annual Meeting of International Association of Cancer Registries, Balaclava, Mauritius, 11-13 October 2011. p 54.
- Pimburage RMS, Balasuriya A, Amunugama S, Gunatilake M, Edirisuriye DT. (2011) An audit on dog anti-rabies immunization and sterilization program conducted in National Institute of Health Sciences field practice area. Proceedings of the 3rd Rabies in Asia Conference RIACON 2011, Colombo, 28-30 November 2011
- Pimburage RMS, Gunatilake M, Wimalaratne O, Balasuriya A, Perera KADN, (2011) Determination of antibody titres in adult stray/free roaming and domestic canines against anti-rabies immunization by RFFIT- A preliminary report. Proceedings of the 3rd Rabies in Asia Conference RIACON 2011, Colombo, 28-30 November 2011
- Premathilake SJMNN, Lakmani DA, Nanayakkara GVCLB, Karunathilaka WCM, Pathmani MNP, Sugathapala RDUP and Balasuriya A. (2019) Parents’ awareness about leisure time physical activity of children aged nine years in Kesbewa educational division, Sri Lanka. KDU IRC, 11-12 Sept 2019. Ratmalana.
- Priyadarshanie MN, Fernando DMS, Waas MDIA, Senaratna BCV, Goonewardena CSE, Balasuriya A. (2018) Prevalence and factors associated with anxiety disorders during the antenatal period in a tertiary care hospital in Colombo district. Book of proceedings, International conference on health sciences 2018, 7-9 October 2018, Colombo
- Priyadarshanie MN, Waas MDIA, Fernando DMS, Senaratna BCV, Goonewardena CSE, Balasuriya A. (2018) Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS): A valid tool to detect anxiety among pregnant women. CMJ 63 Suppl 1, 112-113. 131st Anniversary International Medical Congress Abstracts, July 2018, Colombo
- Priyadarshanie MN, Waas MDIA, Fernando DMS, Senaratna BCV, Goonewardena CSE, Balasuriya A. (2018) Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) as a valid tool to detect anxiety among pregnant women. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Academic Sessions – Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists 8-10 June, 2018, Colombo
- Priyadarshanie MN, Waas MDIA, Fernando DMS, Senaratna BCV, Goonewardena CSE, Balasuriya A. (2018) Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) as a valid tool to detect anxiety among pregnant women. 4th International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2018). Bangkok, Thailand 19th – 21st July, 2018 https://publichealthconference.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ICOPH-2018-Book-of-Abstracts.pdf
- Rajapaksha CN, Perera NP, Wickramathunga PM, Nelumdeniya RM, Balasuriya A. (2021) Prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions in medical clinics at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Book of proceedings of Research Conference in Health Sciences 2021. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura. 31 March 2021. P.43 http://health.sjp.ac.lk/rchs/rchs-2021-proceedings.pdf
- Rajapaksha N, Abeysena C, Balasuriya A. (2019) Dengue Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviours and the Community Capacity for Dengue Prevention in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. Book of abstracts of International Conference on Public Health and Well-being 2019. 4-5 April 2019. Negambo, Sri Lanka.
- Rajapaksha N, Abeysena C, Balasuriya A. (2019) Planning a behaviour change intervention on dengue prevention in highly epidemic area in Kurunegala district. Proceedings of the 1st South East Asia regional group meeting of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and the 24th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 19-21 September 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 25 (Suppl), 41-42. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v25i3.8229
- Rajapaksha N, Abeysena C, Balasuriya A. (2019) Prevalence of Dengue and knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and capacity of the community for Dengue prevention in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 1st South East Asia regional group meeting of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA) and the 24th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 19-21 September 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 25 (Suppl), 51. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v25i3.8229
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Abeysena HTCS, Balasuriya A. (2021) Pilot intervention to assess the efficacy of a complex- intervention package to prevent dengue in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 12.
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Balasuriya A. (2019) A capacity of the medical officers for the management of mass casualty incidents following disasters at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. International conference on capacity building for research and innovation in disaster resilience – Book of abstracts and proceedings. p. 23-24. 14-18 January 2019. Colombo.
- Sandamali H., Kanishka B., De Silva C., Binduhewa L., Weerasinghe I., Ranasinghe C., Silva D., Balasuriya A. (2019) Association of hamstring tightness with trunk and lumbar range of motion during forward bending among sewing machine operators. Abstract book of National Health Research Symposium 2019. 22-23 October 2019.
Senanayake NP, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A. (2017) Knowledge relating to use of antibiotics at a university in Sri Lanka, Abstracts of the 11st ISAAR & ICIC 2017, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 50 S1, S112 - Subaskaran S and Balasuriya A. (2013) Knowledge, attitudes and practices on food hygiene in school canteens in Colombo Municipal area, Proceedings of International Conference on Public Health Innovations, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kalutara, 2-4 May 2013
- Vijewardane S, Balasuriya A (2020) Status of under-nutrition and associated factors among the elderly in Colombo district. Abstracts of oral and poster presentations, 25th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 16-18 September 2020, Colombo. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Silver Jubilee edition, Sept 2020
- Wijewardane ASM, Balasuriya A. (2017) Prevalence of chronic non communicable diseases and selected risk factors for cardio vascular disease in the Sri Lanka army: a pilot study. Proceedings of the Inaugural Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, Colombo, 10-11 March 2017
- Abeygoonawardena H, de Silva AD, Wijesinghe RANK, Navaratne PBV, Balasuriya A, Mayuran S, Jayawardena J. (2020) Detection of past exposure to arboviral infections in a suburban community in Sri Lanka. (Poster) Programme book 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 15-16 October 2020, Ratmalana.
- Balasuriya A, Seneviratne M, Ajantha PM, Dissanayake N, Wijegunawardane C, Attanayake R. (2018) Knowledge and practices on weight reduction and association with Body Mass Index of a cohort of obese and overweight clinic patients in Sri Lanka (Poster). Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 14-15 September 2018. Colombo.
- Balasuriya A, Gajaweera HCN. (2012) Infection and traumatic injury patterns of Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. [Poster] Sixth Asia Pacific Military Nursing Exchange, Colombo, 6-10 August 2012
- Chandrasekara KPSDS, Balasuriya A, Rajapaksha H, Wijesinghe CJ. (2017) Validation of the modified caregiver strain index as an assessment tool of burden among caregivers of patients with spinal cord injuries (Poster), National Health Research Symposium 2019, 22-23 October, 2019, Battaramulla
- Fernando EHK, Balasuriya A, Jayawardana PL.(2021) risk factors for dating violence among state university undergraduates in the Western Province. (Poster) Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 52.
- Fernando R, Balasuriya A, Amarasinghe R and Navarathna A. (2013) What oral antibiotics available for paediatric UTI? Oral antibiotic sensitivity pattern of Enteriobacteriaceae, [Poster] 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Colombo. 25-26 July 2013
- Fernando R, Balasuriya A, Amarasinghe R, Navarathna T, Wijerathna L. (2013) A case of Arcanobacterium haemolyticum associated with abscess formation and cellulitis. [Poster] 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Colombo. 25-26 July 2013
- Gunawardana GEE, Kandegedara WMST, Perera AY, Ramdina MDL, Rathnayake RMVS, Thilsath MHM, Praveena T, Balasuriya A. (2020) The relationship between static foot posture and chronic bilateral knee osteoarthritis among the patients attending Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (General), National Hospital, Sri Lanka. (Poster) Programme book 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 15-16 October 2020, Ratmalana.
- Karunarathne WADP, Karunathilaka BLL, Kumara BKCK, Balasuriya A. (2013) Knowledge and associated factors regarding periconceptual folic acid supplementation among pregnant mother attending antenatal clinics. (Poster) Annual International Symposium 2013, KDU. 22-23 August 2013
- Lathaharan A, Balasuriya A. Prevalence and the associated factors of stunting among children in the second year of life in Nuwara Eliya MOH area, (Poster) Proceedings of the 10th South East Asia Regional Scientific Meeting of the International Epidemiological Association, Colombo, 23-26 May 2010
- Liyanage LPGI, Sandharenu KLKTD, Jayaneththi HPJH, Thilakarathne AGLN, Wijewardhana RGMSD, Wijesiri HSMSK and Balasuriya A. (2019) Knowledge towards Elderly Care among Nursing Undergraduates at KDU, Sri Lanka. (Poster) KDU IRC, 11-12 Sept 2019. Ratmalana.
- Madhuwanthi TGMI, Kumari MKK, Vithanagama KN, Yashodha UGG, Dissanayake DMSS, Wijesiri HSMSK and Balasuriya A. (2018) Study of dysmenorrhoea and its effects on daily activities and self-managing techniques among female factory workers in Piliyandala MOH Area, Sri Lanka. (Poster) KDU 11th IRC, Ratmalana. 13-14 September 2018.
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Abeysena HTCS, Balasuriya A. (2021) Surge capacity of the curative sector healthcare institutions for the management of dengue in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. (Poster) Proceedings of the 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. 15-17 July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27, 62.
- Rajapaksha RMNU, Balasuriya A. (2017) Management of mass casualty incidents following disasters: a capacity assessment of the medical officers at teaching hospital, Kurunegala. (Poster) Proceedings of the Inaugural Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, Colombo, 10-11 March 2017
- Rajapksha N, Abeysena C, Balasuriya A. (2020) Surge capacity of the public sector preventive healthcare institutions for the management of dengue in Kurunegala district (Poster). Abstracts of oral and poster presentations, 25th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 16-18 September 2020, Colombo. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, Silver Jubilee edition, Sept 2020
- Senanayake NP, Navaratne V, Balasuriya A. (2014) Self-reported practices of hand hygiene among the medical students. [Poster] 23rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Colombo. 14-15 Aug 2014. The bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 12 (1),
Unpublished thesis
- Balasuriya A. (1995) Utilisation of Health Services by the Elderly in an area in Sri Lanka, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo [MSc Dissertation]
- Balasuriya A. (2001) Factors affecting institutionalisation of the elderly in a district in Sri Lanka, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo [MD Thesis]
- Balasuriya A. (2010) A comparative study of the Buddhist perspective of elderly care, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya [MA Essay]
Graduate supervision
- Prevalence, associated factors with burnout and preventive and coping strategies among Sri Lanka Army military personnel. MD (Community Medicine), Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo. Dr. (Maj) PASD Jothipala (2022)
- Psychological well-being, associated factors and psycho-social consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and evaluation of the effectiveness of peer support, PhD, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Achini Buddhika Ranasinghe) 2020
- Attitudes towards and willingness to engage in caring the elderly people among nursing students in Western Province, Sri Lanka, MSc in Management, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (WDAN Kumari) 2020
- Factors affecting Health and Safety Issues of Migrant and local Workers in the construction industry of Port City Project, MSc in Management, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Cdr RMG Rathnayake) 2020
- A competency framework based on experiences, competencies and development needs of medical leaders in Sri Lanka, PhD, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Surg RAdm NELW Jayasekera) 2020
- Reintegration of Disabled Officers to the Sri Lanka Army and the society, MSc in Management, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Brig HJ Seneviratne) 2014
- Reconciliation through Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement in the North & East: A case study of Mulliyaweli in Mullaitivu, MSc (Defence Studies) in Management, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Brig AS Ariyasinghe) 2014
- Post war psychiatric changes on the mind of artillery soldiers, Masters in Defence Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sapugaskanda (Maj DLS Jayalal) 2014
- Suicidal phenomenon in Sri Lankan society, Masters in Defence Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sapugaskanda (LCdr PEMD Ekanayake) 2014
Middle East employment of Sri Lankan mothers and its effect to the society, Master of Science in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sapugaskanda and Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Maj WMT Wijekoon) 2013 - Knowledge and level of application of life skills among the 13-15 years old school going adolescents in Kalutara district and to assess the effectiveness of a life skills promotion package (MD-Community Medicine. Dr PMTU Amarasinghe) August 2010
- Prevalence and correlates of unmet need for family planning and effectiveness of a community based health education intervention in reducing unmet need for family planning among ever married reproductive age women in the Kalutara district (MD-Community Medicine. Dr LI Malwenna) August 2010
- Physical and psychological problems associated with pregnancy and benefits of physical exercises among primigravida antenatal mothers in the district of Colombo (MD-Community Medicine, Dr. INS Herath)
- Epidemiology of Adverse Events Following Immunization in infants vaccinated in the public health sector and spatial accessibility to Adverse Events Following Immunization management services in Kaluthara district (Dr. CS Edirisuriya, MD-Community Medicine)
- Quality of parenting of adolescents: level, associated factors, and an intervention to improve parenting (Dr. S Subaskaran, MD-Community Medicine)
- Serological response following anti-rabies immunization in a representative canine population in Sri Lanka (Dr. RMS Pimburage, PhD-University of Colombo)
- Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes and practices related to management of hypertension among hypertensive patients attending the medical clinics at General Hospital Kalutara (MSc-Community Medicine. Dr Waruna GDWK Seneviratne) December 2010
- Level and factors associated with knowledge and coping capacity on disaster among grade 10 students in Soranathota Education Zone in Badulla (MSc-Community Medicine. Dr Thusitha AMTK Attanayaka) December 2011
- Effectiveness of behavioural change communication intervention on personal hygiene and sanitation in school children with special reference to avian influenza (MD-Community Medicine) Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr NKC Gunarathne, August 2012
- Reporting of adverse effect following immunization and factors associated with mothers’ knowledge and practices on immunization. Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr NKC Gunarathne, 2006
- Fathers’ participation regarding infant feeding: associated factors and mothers’ satisfaction in Kalutara MOH area. Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr Indrani Godakanda, December, 2009
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care workers and other key informants regarding disability and disability issues in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/65646/AMS_Conf_Abs_2007_Web_Version.pdf. Advanced Medical Science Conference, 25 May 2007, Melbourne, Australia
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health care workers, non-government organizations and disabled persons organizations regarding disability and disability issues in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. University of Melbourne, Khai Lin Huang, 2006
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of community members in Sri Lanka regarding the early care and development of young children. University of Melbourne, Patrick Ruane, 2005
- What is the role of Public Health Midwives in Sri Lanka? Are their working conditions, training and supervision adequate to fulfil these roles; and what challenges, if any, do they face? University of Melbourne, Nelu Jayawardena, 2007
- Infant feeding practices of new mothers in the district of Kalutara, Sri Lanka. University of Melbourne, Rashini Kulatunge, 2007
- Patient satisfaction, pattern of utilization and costs for Magnetic Resonance Image scanning at the Neurosurgical Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Dr AW Sarathchandra, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, 2005
- Prevalence and factors associated with work related musculo skeletal disorders among rubber tappers in the Kalutara district. Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr KAT Tharanga Navodani, December, 2009
- Quality and selected factors affecting routine immunization information system data in Kaluthara district, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr SC Edirisuriya
- Factors associated with mental health status in 60-74 year old elderly in Matara Municipal Council area, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr IE Gunaratne, December, 2009
- Prevalence and associated factors of stunting among children in second year of life in Nuwara Eliya MOH area, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr A Lathaharan, December, 2009
- Factors associated with health care services for the patients attending to the renal clinic, Medawachchiya hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr WM Palitha Bandara
- Difficulties and limitations of field work of Public Health Midwives and the attitudes of people regarding their services, Ms GH Jayakody, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
- Level of food hygiene in school canteens and knowledge, attitudes and practices on food hygiene among food handlers in school canteens in Colombo Municipal Council area, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, the University of Colombo, Dr S Subaskaran, December, 2009
- Quality of social support for the elderly population in Divisional Secretariat area, Panadura, Diploma in Health Development, University of Colombo, Dr KDK Kuruppu
- [In summary, 3 PhDs, 12 MDs, 1 MPhil, 24 MSc, 4 PG Diplomas, 8 Masters in Defence Studies, 19 undergraduate research]
Involvement with Other Organizations
Current involvements
- Life Member, Sri Lanka Medical Association
- Life Member, College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
- Life Member, Population Association of Sri Lanka
- Member, Mensa International
- Visiting lecturer, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine and faculties of medicine, Universities of Colombo, Ruhuna, Sri Jayawardanapura and Eastern University of Sri Lanka
- Visiting lecturer, Faculties of Graduate Studies and Allied Health Sciences, KDU
Executive & other positions on boards of international, national organization
Current involvements
- Chairman, Specialty Board in Health Sector Disaster Management, Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Study Courses, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo
Past involvements
- President, Vice President, Secretary, Editor, Assistant Secretary, Council Member of Population Association of Sri Lanka
- Secretary and Council Member of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
- Secretary and Member, Specialty Board in Health Sector Disaster Management
- Member, Specialty Board in Elderly Medicine
- Member, Board of Study in Community Medicine of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo
Other
- Faculty coordinator, Centre for Disaster Management Research, KDU
- Chairman, Ethics Review Committee of Faculty of Medicine, KDU (2019-2022)
- Member, Ethics Review Committee of Faculty of Medicine, KDU (2011-2019)
- Chairman, Ethics Review Committee, KDU (from 2021)