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Table 4 Factors influencing doctors’ utilization of physiotherapy in obstetrics and gynaecology

From: Physiotherapy practice in women’s health: awareness and attitudes of obstetricians and gynecologists in Ghana

STATEMENT

YES

N (%)

NO

N (%)

NOT SURE

N (%)

Is physiotherapy is too expensive?

11(18.0)

31(50.8)

19(31.1)

Are there enough physiotherapists to cover the obstetrics and gynecology ward?

4(6.6)

27(44.3)

30(49.2)

Has physiotherapy worsened the condition of your patient before?

0(0.0)

56(91.8)

5(8.2)

Is there physiotherapy degree program in college of training?

48(78.7)

7(11.1)

6(9.8)

Are physiotherapist posted in the hospital?a

14(23.0)

24(39.3)

21(34.4)

Do physiotherapists go on ward rounds with doctors?

4(6.6)

55(90.2)

2(3.3)

Have you worked with a physiotherapist in managing obstetric patients?

31(50.8)

27(44.3)

39(4.9)

Have you worked with a physiotherapist in managing gynecological patients?

28(45.9)

29(47.5)

4(6.6)

Is there physiotherapy training or department in your hospital?

54(88.5)

5(8.2)

2(3.3)

Do you have physiotherapist as a close friend

30(49.2)

27(44.3)

4(6.6)

Is there physiotherapy clinic within the vicinity of your hospital of practice?

53(86.9)

3(4.9)

5(8.2)

  1. a2(3.3%) of the participants did not respond