Provider engagement in rehabilitation services in Pakistan: a qualitative study using the theory of planned behavior
Farhat Ul Ain, Nukhba Zia, Rozina Salman Thobani, Farzana Aziz, Maheen Fazal, Asad Latif, Muhammad Asim · 2026
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Farhat Ul Ain and six colleagues report a 2026 qualitative study of health workers in Pakistan and what shapes their willingness to deliver rehabilitation in primary care. Interviews held in mid-2024 covered 61 providers across five job types in Thatta and Swat, two districts in different provinces, and the analysis used the theory of planned behavior.
Many providers began skeptical, then warmed to rehabilitation after watching patients regain function. Peer encouragement, including through WhatsApp groups, kept motivation up, while cultural attitudes and gender stigma held wider uptake back. Training and job aids boosted confidence, yet heavy workloads, time pressure, and scarce assistive devices limited what providers felt able to sustain.
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| CREATOR | Farhat Ul Ain, Nukhba Zia, Rozina Salman Thobani, Farzana Aziz, Maheen Fazal, Asad Latif, Muhammad Asim |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 59625 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |