A survey of physicians and physiotherapists on physical activity promotion in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective control of non-communicable diseases and promotion of population-wide physical activity participation require the active engagement of health professionals. Physiotherapists and physicians, as part of their practice, routinely screen and assess physical activity status, and recommend health enhancing physical activity participation for their patients. This study aims to compare Nigerian physiotherapists and physicians' knowledge of physical activity message, role perception and confidence, perceived feasibility and barriers, and overall disposition to promoting physical activity in their practice.

Methods

A total of 153 physicians and 94 physiotherapists recruited from 10 government hospitals in five states in Northern Nigeria completed a standardized ph

SUBMITTER: Oyeyemi AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5759899 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature