Awareness and Attitude Towards Physiotherapy Among Higher Secondary Students: A Pilot Survey Study

Harikrishnan, Reshma; Kamalambal, H

doi:10.16965/ijpr.2016.203

IJPR

2017

DOI: 10.16965/ijpr.2016.203

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Awareness and Attitude Towards Physiotherapy Among Higher Secondary Students: A Pilot Survey Study

Reshma Harikrishnan¹,

H Kamalambal²

Abstract: Background: Physiotherapy is a health care profession. Physiotherapy plays a significant role in all levels of health. The higher secondary students are potential students for Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme. It is important to have good awareness and positive attitude about various occupation and professions that are related to his/her field of study. This study aimed at identifying the awareness level and their attitude about the profession which may provide adequate information to strategize the measure… Show more

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Effect of Educational Intervention Program on Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to Recommend Physiotherapy as a Career Among High School Science Teachers

Akosile¹,

Mbaneme²,

Akobundu³

et al. 2021

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Introduction. Physical therapy (physiotherapy) is an essential part of the health care delivery system. High school students with an interest in science may be suited for a career in health care, including physical therapy. It is important therefore that their teachers have good knowledge and great willingness to recommend physical therapy as a potential career choice to them. Few studies have been carried out on the knowledge about physical therapy among different populations. e previous reports highlighted the need for educational interventions to increase the knowledge about physical therapy. However, no previous study has investigated the effectiveness of these educational interventions. erefore, this study was aimed at evaluating the effect of an educational intervention in improving the level of knowledge, attitude, and willingness to recommend physical therapy as a potential career choice to students among high (secondary) school science teachers in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. Review of Literature. Few studies have been carried out on the knowledge about physical therapy among different populations. ere is need for educational interventions to increase the knowledge about physical therapy. No previous study has investigated the effectiveness of these educational interventions. Subjects. Consecutively recruited 99 science teachers from purposively selected high schools. Methods. is was a pretest-posttest quasi experimental study. Consecutively recruited 99 science teachers from purposively selected high schools participated in the study. Data were collected preintervention and postintervention using a self-developed instrument. Results. Only 20.2% of the participants had a good knowledge of physical therapy on pretest but the proportion with good knowledge increased to 96% after the intervention. Ninety-nine percent of the respondents also developed a positive attitude towards physical therapy and willingness to recommend physical therapy as a potential career choice to their students after the educational intervention. Discussion and Conclusion. Awareness of physical therapy among science teachers is poor. e effectiveness of the educational intervention program revealed a role for physical therapists who wish to enhance the awareness of counselors. Well-informed teachers and counselors may be equipped with the required knowledge to guide the career choice of their students.

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Effect of Educational Intervention Program on Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to Recommend Physiotherapy as a Career Among High School Science Teachers

Akosile¹,

Mbaneme²,

Akobundu³

et al. 2021

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Imagen social del kinesiólogo en atención primaria de salud: una experiencia chilena

Reyes

Barría

2019

Rev. salud pública

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RESUMENObjetivo Describir las percepciones de pacientes ambulatorios de atención primaria sobre la imagen social del kinesiólogo y su rol profesional. Método Estudio cualitativo fenomenológico en usuarios mayores de 18 años de tres centros de atención primaria de Valdivia, Chile. Por criterio de saturación de datos se incorporaron 21 participantes mediante muestreo intencional. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas analizadas con el método Colaizzi. Resultados Surgieron dos temas principales: "conocimiento del rol del kinesiólogo" y "valor otorgado al kinesiólogo". La imagen social sigue débil y no bien reconocida por los usuarios, algunos de los cuales solo la identifican al acceder a terapia. Se percibe su rol en las áreas de rehabilitación, trastornos esqueléticos y terapia respiratoria, asignando una valoración diferencial dentro del equipo de salud. Conclusión En Chile hay desconocimiento sobre la esencia y foco de la kinesiología siendo una profesión poco visible con un campo del quehacer no reconocido plenamente. Palabras Clave: Fisioterapia; rol profesional; atención primaria de salud; investigación cualitativa (fuente: DeCS, BIREME). ABSTRACTObjective To describe the perceptions of primary care outpatients about the social image of physiotherapists and their professional role. Materials and Methods A qualitative phenomenological study was carried out in patients over 18 years of age, who were recruited from three primary care centers of Valdivia, Chile. Based on saturation data criterion, 21 participants were enrolled using purposeful sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, which were analyzed using the Colaizzi method. Results Two main topics emerged: "knowledge of the physiotherapist role" and "value given to the physiotherapist". The social image is still weak and not well recognized by users, since some of them only identify it once they have access to therapy. Their role in rehabilitation, skeletal disorders and respiratory therapy areas is acknowledged, assigning a differential valuation within the health team. Conclusion In Chile, knowledge on the essence and focus of physiotherapy is scarce, and the profession is still little visible with a field of work not fully recognized.

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Effects of early age of menarche on the health of Indian middle-aged women: A survey study

Sharma K N,

Sneha S,

Visarapu

2024

IJOGR

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The age of menarche, which is a sign that a female has reached reproductive maturity, has a significant impact on the health of women. Numerous components, including nutritional status, socioeconomic status, diet, environment, sibling relationship, hereditary and genetic factors, religious group, ethnicity, psychological stress, migration, and chronic illness, have been postulated to influence the age of menarche. Opinions on these theories have varied, both for and against the theory. In a survey it was reported that women complaints joint pains /stiff shoulder and LBA. Risk of musculoskeletal problems and the perception of pain could increase with obesity.To find the prevalence of physiological and psychological health problems in middle-aged females due to early menarche.Women matching the study criteria and willing to participate in the survey were approached and informed consent was taken. An interview was conducted on either a physical or virtual mode by a trained therapist as per the check list designed for this study.The content of the checklist was validated with the help of experts in this study domain and subjected to statistical tests which yielded a Cronbach’s score of 0.967. The participants response on this checklist was analyzed and a strong association of physical and psychological health issue was documented particularly among working women, multiparous women, and with type of delivery women had undergone during 1 pregnancy.The present study documented significant findings with the early age of menarche and its association with physical and psychological health of the women.

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Awareness and Attitude Towards Physiotherapy Among Higher Secondary Students: A Pilot Survey Study

Cited by 8 publications

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Effect of Educational Intervention Program on Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to Recommend Physiotherapy as a Career Among High School Science Teachers

Effect of Educational Intervention Program on Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to Recommend Physiotherapy as a Career Among High School Science Teachers

Imagen social del kinesiólogo en atención primaria de salud: una experiencia chilena

Effects of early age of menarche on the health of Indian middle-aged women: A survey study

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