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Cameroonian Physiotherapist’s Practice, Confidence and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study
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: Received: 21 October 2024 / Approved: 22 October 2024 / Online: 22 October 2024 (11:16:34 CEST)
How to cite:
Ngeh, E. N.; Young, R.; Kuaban, C.; McLean, S.; Strafford, B. W.; Lidster, J. Cameroonian Physiotherapist’s Practice, Confidence and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study. Preprints2024, 2024101695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1695.v1
Ngeh, E. N.; Young, R.; Kuaban, C.; McLean, S.; Strafford, B. W.; Lidster, J. Cameroonian Physiotherapist’s Practice, Confidence and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study. Preprints 2024, 2024101695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1695.v1
Ngeh, E. N.; Young, R.; Kuaban, C.; McLean, S.; Strafford, B. W.; Lidster, J. Cameroonian Physiotherapist’s Practice, Confidence and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study. Preprints2024, 2024101695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1695.v1
APA Style
Ngeh, E. N., Young, R., Kuaban, C., McLean, S., Strafford, B. W., & Lidster, J. (2024). Cameroonian Physiotherapist’s Practice, Confidence and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1695.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Ngeh, E. N., Ben W Strafford and Jo Lidster. 2024 "Cameroonian Physiotherapist’s Practice, Confidence and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1695.v1
Abstract
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and their risk factors are increasing with associated disability and mortality burden globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, including Cameroon. Physiotherapist-led health promotion (PLHP) interventions provide opportunities to improve health and reduce this burden. Understanding physiotherapists' practice, confidence, and perception is crucial for designing effective, context-specific PLHP interventions. Methods: This qualitative study explored physiotherapists' practice, perceptions, and confidence in delivering PLHP to pwCVDs in Cameroon. Results: Sixteen participants completed the interviews and analyses of the transcripts generated three main themes which included 1) Perception of Physiotherapists’ role in health promotion (HP), 2) Current practice of PLHP 3) Competence in delivery of PLHP. Physiotherapists believe that delivering HP interventions in practice is within their professional role. Current HP practice was limited to exercise, physical activity and dietary/nutritional interventions. Participants reported a lack of knowledge and formal training in PLHP delivery. Conclusion: Despite strong interest in HP, HP practice among physiotherapists is limited in scope, under-resourced and limited by a lack of confidence in delivering behavioural change interventions. These findings are relevant for the design of appropriate clinical training and policies for the care of pwCVDs.
Keywords
Physiotherapy; health promotion; cardiovascular diseases; risk factors; Cameroon
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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