Introduction: Being male or female greatly influences health outcomes, shaped by both biological factors and gender related distinctions. Physiotherapy in women's health has progressed significantly since its origins in early 20^th century. Gaps in women's health and physiotherapy rehabilitation within community settings pose a major obstacle to achieving better long term health outcomes. The aim of the study is to investigate the perspectives of patients and medical staff on women health physiotherapy rehabilitation in Community Based Education (CBE).
Methodology: This study utilized a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the results of implementing a physiotherapy CBE model in women's health, incorporating perspectives from both patients and Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals. The study was conducted at the Al Gosi Centre, Omdurman, Sudan. Data collection involved conducting interviews with eight health professionals and organizing group discussions to gather feedback and reports from 15 women receiving healthcare services. Data analysis focused on transforming interviews and discussion group sessions into comprehensive transcripts and deriving analytical themes from the results. All ethical confederations have been obtained.
Results: Most patients view Women's Health Physiotherapy Rehabilitation within CBE as a traditional treatment approach that involves exercises and massage. A smaller group describes it as a therapy incorporating a relaxation machine. Overall, patients perceived the intervention positively, noting increased awareness of harmful behaviors, a general improvement in functional levels, and, for some, a reduction in symptoms. However, most of the staff demonstrated limited knowledge about Women's Health Physiotherapy Rehabilitation within CBE, often assuming it focuses solely on orthopedic cases. Staff members also highlighted several challenges in implementing the rehabilitation program, such as insufficient medication supplies, inadequate laboratory resources, a lack of specialized personnel, and limited facilities and equipment.
Conclusion: The study revealed a lack of awareness among patients and staff regarding women's health physiotherapy rehabilitation in CBE. There is a clear need to educate physiotherapy students, women’s health patients, and medical staff about the significance of such rehabilitation.