Background

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in many medical professions, including women's health, at every stage of the healthcare process. Women’s Health Physical therapy (WHPT), emerging from Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a crucial component to understand the health of most women throughout their life. WHPT provides health services aligned with the common problems in women’s musculoskeletal systems, reproductive systems and the physiological changes that must be attended. However, many health providers and physiotherapists are still unaware of WHPT leading to the under-utilization of the services. Top of FormBottom of FormThis under application raises questions about the level of knowledge, attitudes, and specialized training among physiotherapists in women's health.

Objective

To find out the perception of knowledge, attitude and practice towards women health physiotherapy among female practicing physiotherapists.

Methodology

A cross sectional study was conducted involving 377 participants who were practicing female physiotherapists aged between 21 to 55 years. Data was collected in four months by non-probability sampling technique from different hospitals and clinics. The exclusion criteria were the physiotherapists working in academic field only. Data collection tool was a self-structured questionnaire made according to Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception (KAP) guidelines.

Results

Data was analyzed by using SPSS 21.0 statistical software. Descriptive statistics was used for the summary of data. Results were obtained in the form of frequency and percentage. The results showed that majority of participants have moderate to high levels of knowledge, hold positive attitude and often practice the techniques of women health physiotherapy.

Conclusion

Practicing female physiotherapists possess a good knowledge base, positive attitudes towards their patients, and a skilled approach to women's health physiotherapy practices.

Key words:

Attitude, Awareness, Knowledge, Perception, Practicing Physiotherapists, Women Health Physiotherapy,