Demographic characteristics of participants (N = 120)_
| Item | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 14 | 11.7 |
| Female | 106 | 88.3 |
| Age, years | ||
| 19–20 | 12 | 10 |
| 21–24 | 108 | 90 |
| Grade | ||
| Senior | 120 | 100 |
| Living place | ||
| Rural | 99 | 82.5 |
| Urban | 21 | 17.5 |
| Family background of TCM | ||
| Yes | 13 | 10.8 |
| No | 107 | 89.2 |
Attitudes toward the future of TCM (n, %)_
| Item | Very pessimistic | Largely pessimistic | Slightly optimistic | Largely optimistic | Very optimistic | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The government policies enhance the development of TCM | 2 (1.7) | 2 (1.7) | 20 (16.7) | 53 (44.2) | 43 (35.8) | 4.11 ± 0.86 |
| Modern technology improves the development of TCM | 2 (1.7) | 3 (2.5) | 17 (14.2) | 54 (45.0) | 44 (36.7) | 4.13 ± 0.87 |
| China's economic development provides conditions for boosting TCM | 2 (1.7) | 2 (1.7) | 17 (14.2) | 52 (43.3) | 47 (39.2) | 4.17 ± 0.85 |
| Road and Belt Initiative” strengthens the influence of TCM | 3 (2.5) | 1 (0.8) | 13 (10.0) | 48 (40.0) | 55 (45.8) | 4.26 ± 0.87 |
| The health needs of human beings are optimally addressed by TCM | 3 (2.5) | 1 (0.8) | 14 (11.7) | 50 (41.7) | 52 (43.3) | 4.23 ± 0.87 |
Feelings about TCM achievements (n, %)_
| Item | Not proud at all | It's ok | Little proud | Partly proud | Very proud | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You have won the Nobel Prize in Literature | 1 (0.8) | 3 (2.5) | 9 (7.5) | 23 (19.2) | 84 (70.0) | 4.55 ± 0.81 |
| Chinese acupuncture has been listed in the representative list of human intangible cultural heritage in 2010 | 1 (0.8) | 1 (0.8) | 13 (10.8) | 21 (17.5) | 84 (70.0) | 4.55 ± 0.79 |
| TCM is the crucial prevention method and treatment for Novel Coronavirus | 1 (0.8) | 1 (0.8) | 12 (10.0) | 20 (16.7) | 86 (71.7) | 4.58 ± 0.77 |
Attitudes toward the association between TCM and Western medicine (n, %)_
| Item | Completely disagree | Generally disagree | Slightly agree | Mostly agree | Completely agree | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCM and Western medicine should complement each other in the treatment of diseases | 3 (2.5) | 5 (4.2) | 14 (11.7) | 33 (27.5) | 65 (54.2) | 4.27 ± 0.99 |
| Not clear about the characteristics and advantages of TCM combined with Western medicine in treating diseases | 23 (19.2) | 14 (11.7) | 63 (52.5) | 8 (6.7) | 12 (10.0) | 2.77 ± 1.14 |
Personal behaviors related to TCM (n, %)_
| Item | Absolutely unwilling | Not really willing | Generally willing | Quite willing | Absolutely willing | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engaged in TCM related work | 1 (0.8) | 3 (2.5) | 32 (26.7) | 52 (43.3) | 32 (26.7) | 3.92 ± 0.84 |
| Tell others about the advantages of TCM diagnosis and treatment, and also about the knowledge and skills involved in achieving health preservation using TCM | 1 (0.8) | 2 (1.7) | 21 (17.5) | 58 (48.3) | 38 (31.7) | 4.08 ± 0.80 |
| Apply TCM health care methods such as Qigong and Tai Chi in your daily life | 1 (0.8) | 2 (1.7) | 24 (20.0) | 53 (44.2) | 40 (33.3) | 4.07 ± 0.82 |
Advantages and characteristics of TCM diagnosis and treatment (n, %)_
| Item | Completely disagree | Generally disagree | Slightly agree | Mostly agree | Completely agree | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syndrome differentiation and treatment and holistic treatment | 2 (1.7) | 1 (0.8) | 15 (12.5) | 47 (39.2) | 55 (45.8) | 3.63 ± 0.93 |
| TCM is naturally sourced | 2 (1.7) | 2 (1.7) | 16 (13.3) | 47 (39.2) | 53 (44.2) | 3.73 ± 0.94 |
| TCM is economical, effective, easy to administer, and offers immense convenience | 2 (1.7) | 3 (2.5) | 28 (23.3) | 44 (36.7) | 43 (35.5) | 3.33 ± 0.97 |
| TCM focuses on health preservation and preventive treatment of disease | 2 (1.7) | 1 (0.8) | 17 (14.2) | 42 (35.0) | 59 (49.2) | 3.75 ± 0.85 |
| TCM has flexible and diverse treatment methods | 1 (0.8) | 3 (2.5) | 19 (15.8) | 46 (38.3) | 51 (42.5) | 3.66 ± 0.91 |
| TCM is good at treating several diseases such as those concerning breathing, digestion, gynecology rheumatism, joints, etc. | 1 (0.8) | 3 (2.5) | 25 (20.0) | 45 (37.5) | 47 (39.2) | 3.64 ± 0.87 |
The cognition of TCM culture and theory (n, %)_
| Item | Do not know at all | Nearly do not know | Know a little | Partly know | Know very well | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People foremost | 3 (2.5) | 7 (5.8) | 42 (35) | 47 (39.2) | 21 (17.5) | 3.63 ± 0.93 |
| Benevolent mind and heart | 2 (1.7) | 9 (7.5) | 34 (28.3) | 50 (41.7) | 25 (20.8) | 3.73 ± 0.94 |
| The story of Shen Nong tasted hundreds of herbs gotten poisoned by 70 poisons | 2 (1.7) | 20 (16.7) | 51 (42.5) | 30 (25.0) | 17 (14.2) | 3.33 ± 0.97 |
| Harmony between humans and nature | 2 (1.7) | 4 (3.3) | 38 (31.7) | 54 (45.0) | 22 (18.3) | 3.75 ± 0.85 |
| Famous doctors such as Hua Tuo, Bian Que, and Li Shizhen | 3 (2.5) | 7 (5.8) | 38 (31.7) | 52 (43.3) | 20 (16.7) | 3.66 ± 0.91 |
| Yin-yang and 5 elements, organs, meridians theory organs, and meridians theory | 2 (1.7) | 6 (5.0) | 44 (36.7) | 49 (40.8) | 19 (15.8) | 3.64 ± 0.87 |