Ukachukwu O Abaraogu1,2, Uzo Onah1, Onyinyechukwu D Abaraogu1, Henrietta O Fawole2,3, Michael E Kalu4, Chris A Seenan2. 1. Department of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Nigeria, Enugu. 2. School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland. 3. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. 4. School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Abstract
Purpose: In spite of the growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria and the compelling need for the active participation of physiotherapists in health promotion activities around the world, there is no evidence that physiotherapists in Nigeria are engaged in health promotion activities. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of, attitudes toward, and practice of health promotion among physiotherapists practising in Nigeria. Method: This was a cross-sectional study. We contacted members of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (n = 368) by email; the message contained a link to an online questionnaire. Results: A total of 229 (62%) physiotherapists responded. Most demonstrated a good knowledge of health promotion (approximately 70%) and indicated that they often incorporated aspects of health promotion into their patients' treatment (63%). However, fewer than one-fifth strongly agreed that health promotion was taught in their entry-level programme and had equipped them with the necessary health promotion skills. Conclusions: The majority of the physiotherapists surveyed demonstrated good knowledge and often incorporated health promotion into their routine daily practice. Nevertheless, the respondents stated that their entry-level physiotherapy education had not sufficiently equipped them for health promotion practice. These findings provide a baseline reference that can be used to track capacity building for health promotion practices. The results also highlight important gaps in the physiotherapy entry-level curriculum and the health promotion training needs of physiotherapists in Nigeria.
Purpose: In spite of the growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria and the compelling need for the active participation of physiotherapists in health promotion activities around the world, there is no evidence that physiotherapists in Nigeria are engaged in health promotion activities. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of, attitudes toward, and practice of health promotion among physiotherapists practising in Nigeria. Method: This was a cross-sectional study. We contacted members of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (n = 368) by email; the message contained a link to an online questionnaire. Results: A total of 229 (62%) physiotherapists responded. Most demonstrated a good knowledge of health promotion (approximately 70%) and indicated that they often incorporated aspects of health promotion into their patients' treatment (63%). However, fewer than one-fifth strongly agreed that health promotion was taught in their entry-level programme and had equipped them with the necessary health promotion skills. Conclusions: The majority of the physiotherapists surveyed demonstrated good knowledge and often incorporated health promotion into their routine daily practice. Nevertheless, the respondents stated that their entry-level physiotherapy education had not sufficiently equipped them for health promotion practice. These findings provide a baseline reference that can be used to track capacity building for health promotion practices. The results also highlight important gaps in the physiotherapy entry-level curriculum and the health promotion training needs of physiotherapists in Nigeria.
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Nigeria; attitudes, connaissances en matière de santé, exercice; health knowledge, attitudes, practice; health promotion; promotion de la santé; sondage; survey
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