Mr. Santhalingam Sathees

Full paper Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals

1. Santhalingam, S., Sivagurunathan, S., Prathapan, S., Kanagasabai, S., et al. (2022). The effect of socioeconomic factors on quality of life of elderly in Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. PLOS Global Public Health, 2(8), e0000916. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000916
2. Santhalingam, S., Sivagurunathan, S., Prathapan, S., Kanagasabai, S., et al. (2021). The association of health-related factors with quality of life among the elderly population in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health, 21(1), 464. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10507-3

3. Sathees, , Sivapalan, S., Thabotharan , D. and Kanagasabai, S., 2015. Students’ perception on learning environment of Allied Health Sciences, Jaffna. Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 9(2Supp), p.S26. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v9i2Supp.7575

4. Sathees, , Sivapalan, S., Thabotharan , D. and Kanagasabai, S., 2015. Factors affecting the learning of Allied Health Sciences Students,University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. DOI:10.9790/0853-1709036366 
5. Pereira, D., Senanayake, K., Jayawardana, S., Santhalingam, S., et al. (2025). Framework on core competences for physiotherapists and nurses working with older adults in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Associação Nacional de Gerontologia Social.

Abstracts

1. Kurera, W., Thanish, M.K.M., & Sathees, S. (2025). Suicidal ideation and its associated factors among the university students at the University of Jaffna.Proceedings of the Sabaragamuwa University International Research Conference, Sri Lanka.
2. Dharmadasa, U.K., Premathilake, S., Kamalarupan, L., & Sathees, S. (2024). Prevalence and maternal factors associated with preterm birth at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
3. Dassanayaka, D., Gunarathna, B., Sathees, S., & Kajavinthan, K. (2023). Risky sexual behaviours and the associated factors among undergraduates of the University of Jaffna.Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
4. Nanayakkara, N., Gunarathna, G., Sathees, S., & Kamalarupan, L. (2023). Prevalence of elder abuse and its associated factors among the elderly in Kekirawa Division of Anuradhapura District.Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
5. Jafran, M.M., Ikram, S.M., Sathees, S., & Sooriyakanthan, M. (2023). Prevalence of sleep problems and its associated factors among the elderly living at the Jaffna Divisional Secretariat Division.Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
6. Kasiyanantham, K., Jayathilaka, D.D., Sathees, S., & Kajavinthan, K. (2023). Geriatric depression and the factors associated among the elderly residing at the State Elders’ Home, Jaffna District, Sri Lanka.Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.
7. Hennayake, S.H., Samarakoon, S., Thennakoon, T., Sathees, S., et al. (2023). Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among the undergraduates of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
8. Pirashanth, K., Kamalarupan, L., Sathees, S., & Janani, T. (2022). Attitude and socio-demographic factors influencing responsible use of social media among students at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
9. Sathees, S., Sivayogan, S., Shamini, P., Sivapalan, K., & Luxmi, K. (2021). The association of health-related factors with quality of life among the elderly population in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka.Conference Abstract, Springer Nature.
10. Thennakoon, T., Sathees, S., & Subendran, M. (2021). Family members’ knowledge on family members’ support to promote the mental health of psychiatric patients attending the psychiatric clinic at Base Hospital, Tellippalai.Proceedings of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
11. Hansika, D., Sathees, S., & Chandrakumar, S. (2021). Prevalence of symptoms of computer vision syndrome and the associated factors among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.Proceedings of the 4th Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
12. Dissanayake, W.M.W., Sathees, S., & Karunaithas, R. (2021). Awareness and attitude towards thalassemia among A/L students studying in the Kurunegala Education Zone.Proceedings of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
13. Jayawansha, D., Sathees, S., & Kajavinthan, K. (2021). Assertiveness and its associated factors among undergraduate Nursing students, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.Proceedings of the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Research Symposium, University of Jaffna.
14. Jayasekara, J.G.A., Thabotharan, D., Coonghe, P.D.A., & Sathees, S. (2021). Attitude and practice on hospital information system among nurses working at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.Proceedings of the Faculty of Medicine Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya.
15. Sathees, S., Sivapalan, S., Thabotharan, D., & Kanagasabai, S. (2015). Students’ perception on learning environment of Allied Health Sciences, Jaffna.Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 9(2 Supplement), S26. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v9i2Supp.7575
16. Sathees, S., Sivapalan, K., & Sivayokan, S. (2012). Influence of personal factors on the perceived stress level of students of College of Nursing, Jaffna.Proceedings of the University of Jaffna Research Sessions.