
doi: 10.21474/JNHM01/125
Background: Community Based Education (CBE) serves as aninstructional approach to develop professional competencies whileaddressing community health needs. Physiotherapy services remainunderutilized in many primary healthcare settings, particularly in lowresource contexts. This study aimed to compare community awareness,perceptions, and utilization patterns of physiotherapy services acrosstwo primary health centers in Sudan.Methods: A comparative qualitative descriptive study was conductedat Al Gosi Health Center and Aleskan Health Center in Omdurman,Sudan. Data collection included focus group discussions (n=43), semistructured interviews with healthcare professionals (n=15), and patientfeedback sessions across four clinical domains: orthopaedics,neurology, women’s health, and amputation care.Results: Four major themes emerged: (1) Limited Baseline Awareness(78% of participants); (2) Professional Knowledge Gaps (87% ofproviders); (3) Positive Service Response (94% reported improvement);(4) Structural Barriers (geographic distance and cost).Conclusion: Despite limited baseline awareness, communities demonstrated strong receptivity when services were accessible. Integration ofphysiotherapy into primary healthcare and structured communityeducation are critical for improving health outcomes.
