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Awareness and Knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
1Jouf University, PO Box 2014, Al-Jouf-Sakakah, 72388, Saudi Arabia. Tel +966-50-340-9217, fax +966-14-624-7183. fsalenezi@ju.edu.sa.
Purpose:
To gauge awareness of physical therapy (PT) and determine if there is a need for raising awareness of it in Saudi Arabia, a survey was undertaken to assess public opinion.
Methods:
A 15-item survey was distributed to a convenience sample through social media for 2 weeks in April 2018.
Results:
1,016 respondents (75.8% female) completed the survey, ranging from 15 years of age to >70, from all regions of the country. More than three-fourths were college educated. The survey showed broad awareness (98.2%) of PT, high trust (96.3%) in PT's ability to promote and enhance health, and a very high consensus (98.3%) that the public should be made aware of PT services.
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