Prof. De Silva P.V.

Prof. De Silva P.V.

University of Ruhuna

H-index: 14

Asia-Sri Lanka

About Prof. De Silva P.V.

Prof. De Silva P.V., With an exceptional h-index of 14 and a recent h-index of 11 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of Ruhuna, specializes in the field of Public Health, Occupational Health, Injuries, Pain.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

School-aged Children with Down Syndrome in Galle, Sri Lanka: Relationship between Level of Disability, Resource Use and Caregiver Burden

Cancer Cachexia: A Glimpse Into a Neglected Aspect of Palliative Care in Sri Lanka

An investigation of the difficulty of implementing design for disassembly principles in the construction industry of Sri Lanka

Treatment of Used Metal Working Fluids for Environment-Friendly Disposing

Induction of somatic embryogenesis from leaf explants of Exacum trinervium (L.) Druce (Binara)

Antenatal depression in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study of public health midwives’ views and practices

Problematic level of drug use and its associated factors among illicit drug users in Sri Lanka: Experience from a multicentre study

Mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: a population-based study using a validated screening tool

Prof. De Silva P.V. Information

University

Position

Professor in Community Medicine Sri Lanka

Citations(all)

838

Citations(since 2020)

413

Cited By

585

hIndex(all)

14

hIndex(since 2020)

11

i10Index(all)

16

i10Index(since 2020)

13

Email

University Profile Page

University of Ruhuna

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Prof. De Silva P.V. Skills & Research Interests

Public Health

Occupational Health

Injuries

Pain

Top articles of Prof. De Silva P.V.

Title

Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

School-aged Children with Down Syndrome in Galle, Sri Lanka: Relationship between Level of Disability, Resource Use and Caregiver Burden

Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development

Dilani Logan

Vijitha De Silva

Shayna M Clancy

Rae-Jean Proeschold-Bell

Champa Wijesinghe

...

2023

Cancer Cachexia: A Glimpse Into a Neglected Aspect of Palliative Care in Sri Lanka

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health

Nuwan Darshana

Suraj Perera

Jayamini Horadugoda

Vijitha De Silva

Champa Wijesinghe

2023/11

An investigation of the difficulty of implementing design for disassembly principles in the construction industry of Sri Lanka

P Wickramasuriya

V De Silva

2023/6/28

Treatment of Used Metal Working Fluids for Environment-Friendly Disposing

GIP Perera

V De Silva

WAW Prasad

UADN Lakmali

MAKJ Weerasuriya

2023/6/7

Induction of somatic embryogenesis from leaf explants of Exacum trinervium (L.) Druce (Binara)

Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka

V de Silva

JP Eeswara

2022/3/1

Antenatal depression in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study of public health midwives’ views and practices

Reproductive health

Sage Wyatt

Truls Ostbye

Vijitha De Silva

Qian Long

2022/1/28

Problematic level of drug use and its associated factors among illicit drug users in Sri Lanka: Experience from a multicentre study

HEROIN ADDICTION AND RELATED CLINICAL PROBLEMS

Nuwan Darshana

Champa Wijesinghe

Vijitha De Silva

2022/10/1

Mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: a population-based study using a validated screening tool

PLoS one

Therese Røysted-Solås

Sven Gudmund Hinderaker

Lasantha Ubesekara

Vijitha De Silva

2022/5/25

Evaluation of MeTree for Family Health History Collection in Sri Lanka

Ruoyu Hu

PV De Silva

Lori Orlando

Truls Østbye

2022/5/5

Relapse rate following institutionalized rehabilitation of male heroin addicts: A Sri Lankan experience

HEROIN ADDICTION AND RELATED CLINICAL PROBLEMS

Nuwan Darshana

Champa Wijesinghe

Vijitha De Silva

2022/4/1

Predictors and occurrence of antenatal depressive symptoms in Galle, Sri Lanka: a mixed-methods cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sage Wyatt

Truls Ostbye

Vijitha De Silva

Prabodha Lakmali

Qian Long

2021/12

Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes Regarding Antibiotic Use for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Insights from Patients in Sri Lanka

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene

David T van Melle

Guus Ten Asbroek

Robert Rolfe

Sky Vanderburg

Yohanna W Abeysinghe

...

2021/12

Predictors of ambulance transport to first health facility among injured patients in southern Sri Lanka

Plos one

Lindy M Reynolds

Vijitha De Silva

Shayna Clancy

Anjni Joiner

Catherine A Staton

...

2021/6/25

Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: A population-based study

Maternal and child health journal

Monika Mitra

Lisa I Iezzoni

Jianying Zhang

Linda M Long-Bellil

Suzanne C Smeltzer

...

2015/2/1

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Co-Authors

H-index: 117
Gary J. Macfarlane

Gary J. Macfarlane

University of Aberdeen

H-index: 31
Catherine Staton

Catherine Staton

Duke University

H-index: 23
Ashley Schoenfisch

Ashley Schoenfisch

Duke University

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