Table 3 Doctors’ attitudes to physiotherapy in obstetrics and gynecology
Statement | SA N (%) | A N (%) | SW N (%) | D N (%) | SD N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regarding physiotherapy | |||||
May not contribute significantly to complete well-being of obstetric patients | 1(1.6) | 1(1.6) | 5(8.2) | 15(24.6) | 39(63.9) |
May not contribute significantly to complete well-being of gynecological patients | 0(0.0) | 1(1.6) | 4(6.6) | 15(24.6) | 41(67.2) |
May not contribute significantly to complete well-being with drugs and instructions | 1(1.6) | 6(9.8) | 4(6.6) | 24(39.3) | 26(42.6) |
Is too expensive to be afforded by my patients | 3(4.9) | 6(9.8) | 18(29.5) | 18(29.5) | 16(26.2) |
Is time-demanding | 3(4.9) | 24(39.3) | 11(18.0) | 14(23.0) | 9(14.8) |
Regarding physiotherapists | |||||
Should be allowed to attend the labour ward | 12(19.7) | 25(41.0) | 15(24.6) | 9(14.8) | 0(0.0) |
Should be allowed to attend some surgical operations gynecological patients | 5(8.2) | 22(36.1) | 16(26.2) | 15(24.6) | 3(4.9) |
Are not competent to manage my patients | 1(1.6) | 1(1.6) | 1 (1.6) | 19(31.1) | 39(63.9) |
Will cause harm to my patients | 1(1.6) | 0(0.0) | 1(1.6) | 18(29.5) | 41(67.2) |
Have been effective in their inter-personal relationshipa | 6(9.8) | 19(31.1) | 14(23.0 | 13(21.3) | 6(9.8) |