Cross-cultural adaptation and preliminary validation of a zygosity determination questionnaire for twins in Sri Lanka

JA 2000

Journal ArticleCross-cultural adaptation and preliminary validation of a zygosity determination questionnaire for twins in Sri Lanka A. Sumathipala, N. De Silva, S.H. Siribaddana, M.R.N. Abeysingha & D.J.S. Fernando August 2000 Twin Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, Pages 205 – 212 doi:10.1375/twin.3.4.205 Abstract We report the process of adaptation into Sinhala of a questionnaire given to…

Establishing a twin register in Sri Lanka

JA 2000

Journal ArticleEstablishing a twin register in Sri Lanka A. Sumathipala, D.J.S. Fernando, S.H. Siribaddana, M.R.N. Abeysingha, R.W. Jayasekare, V.H.W. Dissanayake & N. De Silva August 2000 Twin Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, Pages 202 – 204 doi:10.1375/twin.3.4.202 Abstract Nearly all twin registers are based in developed countries and there is no twin register in the…

Randomized controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy for repeated consultations for medically unexplained complaints: a feasibility study in Sri Lanka

JA 2000

Journal ArticleRandomized controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy for repeated consultations for medically unexplained complaints: a feasibility study in Sri Lanka A. Sumathipala, S. Hewege, R. Hanwella and A. H. Mann July 2000 Psychological Medicine, Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 747-757 doi:10.1017/S0033291799002160 Abstract Background. Research on the management and the outcome of treatment of medically…

New approach to translating instruments for cross-cultural research: a combined qualitative and quantitative approach for translation and consensus generation

JA 2000

Journal ArticleNew approach to translating instruments for cross-cultural research: a combined qualitative and quantitative approach for translation and consensus generation Athula Sumathipala & Joanna Murray June 2000 International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 87 – 95 doi:10.1002/mpr.83 Abstract         Translation is the very essence of ethnographic…

Methods used for suicide vary between regions in the developing world

JA 1999

Journal ArticleMethods used for suicide vary between regions in the developing world Vikram Patel & Athula Sumathipala January 1999 BMJ (Clinical research ed.), Volume 318, Issue 7178, Page 259 doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.318.7178.259 Excerpt EDITOR – Eddleston et al point out that deliberate self harm and suicide are serious public health problems in developing countries. We agree with…

Establishing a twin register in Sri Lanka

AB 1998

AbstractEstablishing a twin register in Sri Lanka Sumathipala, A., Fernando, D.J.S., Jayasekara, R.W., Abeysingha, M.R.N., Siribaddene, S., Dissanayake, V.H.W., & De Silva, N. 6th June 1998 9th International Congress on Twin Studies, Helsinki, Finland | International Society for Twin Studies Twin Research and Human Genetics, Volume 1, Issue 2, Page 111, Abstract 123 doi:10.1375/twin.1.2.80 Abstract…