Tharuka Silva is affiliated with the South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, located in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The information regarding the affiliation was sourced from PubMed. Silva's research primarily focuses on clinical toxicology and public health issues, particularly those affecting the Sri Lankan population.
Research Contributions
Tharuka Silva has made significant contributions to the field of clinical toxicology and public health. Some of the key studies include an investigation into the barriers to help-seeking from healthcare professionals among women experiencing domestic violence in Sri Lanka, and an analysis of clinical and psychosocial factors associated with domestic violence among men and women in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Silva also contributed to the compilation of self-poisoning data from Peradeniya, covering the period from January 2019 to August 2020. These studies provide valuable insights into domestic violence and self-poisoning trends, offering a foundation for further research and intervention strategies.
