University Students' Attitudes Towards Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices

Merve Ebrar Uluğ; Abdurrahman Yunus Sarıyıldız; Selin Kalender; Aslı Metin

Article Details

University Students' Attitudes Towards Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices

Authors:

Merve Ebrar Uluğ | Abdurrahman Yunus Sarıyıldız | Selin Kalender | Aslı Metin

Publisher:

Duzce University

Main Topics:

Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Journal:

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.112-121

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326635

pISSN:

2717-7491

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Objective This study investigates how university students, a well-educated segment of society, perceive traditional and complementary medicine TCM practices and their level of healthy lifestyle skills, and how they are related. It also aims to determine whether students healthy living skills influence their attitudes towards TCM practices. Methods This descriptive and cross-sectional study focused on students enrolled in three state universities. A total of 362 student datasets were analyzed. Data were gathered through an online questionnaire comprising inquiries related to students sociodemographic features, their familiarity with TCM, the TCM attitude scale, and the scale assessing their healthy living skills. Results The studys findings, the correlation coefficient between the total scores of the students from the TCM Attitude Scale 114.8017.95 and the Healthy Living Skills Scale 64.298.79 was calculated as r0.127. There was a positive, statistically significant p0.001 but a very weak relationship between the scales. The regression analysis showed that a one-unit increase in the healthy living skills scale resulted in a 0.2-point increase in the TCM attitude scale. Conclusion In the study was found students attitudes toward TCM were positive but they lacked knowledge about it. Also, results revealed that the number of students who experienced TCMs implementation was quite low. This research holds significance in uncovering the healthy living skills and attitudes toward TCM among university students. Given their capacity to impact society through behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, understanding these aspects is crucial for a comprehensive insight into the broader societal implications.

 Objective This study investigates how university students, a well-educated segment of society, perceive traditional and complementary medicine TCM practices and their level of healthy lifestyle skills, and how they are related. It also aims to determine whether students healthy living skills influence their attitudes towards TCM practices. Methods This descriptive and cross-sectional study focused on students enrolled in three state universities. A total of 362 student datasets were analyzed. Data were gathered through an online questionnaire comprising inquiries related to students sociodemographic features, their familiarity with TCM, the TCM attitude scale, and the scale assessing their healthy living skills. Results The studys findings, the correlation coefficient between the total scores of the students from the TCM Attitude Scale 114.8017.95 and the Healthy Living Skills Scale 64.298.79 was calculated as r0.127. There was a positive, statistically significant p0.001 but a very weak relationship between the scales. The regression analysis showed that a one-unit increase in the healthy living skills scale resulted in a 0.2-point increase in the TCM attitude scale. Conclusion In the study was found students attitudes toward TCM were positive but they lacked knowledge about it. Also, results revealed that the number of students who experienced TCMs implementation was quite low. This research holds significance in uncovering the healthy living skills and attitudes toward TCM among university students. Given their capacity to impact society through behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, understanding these aspects is crucial for a comprehensive insight into the broader societal implications.

 Objective This study investigates how university students, a well-educated segment of society, perceive traditional and complementary medicine TCM practices and their level of healthy lifestyle skills, and how they are related. It also aims to determine whether students healthy living skills influence their attitudes towards TCM practices. Methods This descriptive and cross-sectional study focused on students enrolled in three state universities. A total of 362 student datasets were analyzed. Data were gathered through an online questionnaire comprising inquiries related to students sociodemographic features, their familiarity with TCM, the TCM attitude scale, and the scale assessing their healthy living skills. Results The studys findings, the correlation coefficient between the total scores of the students from the TCM Attitude Scale 114.8017.95 and the Healthy Living Skills Scale 64.298.79 was calculated as r0.127. There was a positive, statistically significant p0.001 but a very weak relationship between the scales. The regression analysis showed that a one-unit increase in the healthy living skills scale resulted in a 0.2-point increase in the TCM attitude scale. Conclusion In the study was found students attitudes toward TCM were positive but they lacked knowledge about it. Also, results revealed that the number of students who experienced TCMs implementation was quite low. This research holds significance in uncovering the healthy living skills and attitudes toward TCM among university students. Given their capacity to impact society through behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, understanding these aspects is crucial for a comprehensive insight into the broader societal implications.

 Objective This study investigates how university students, a well-educated segment of society, perceive traditional and complementary medicine TCM practices and their level of healthy lifestyle skills, and how they are related. It also aims to determine whether students healthy living skills influence their attitudes towards TCM practices. Methods This descriptive and cross-sectional study focused on students enrolled in three state universities. A total of 362 student datasets were analyzed. Data were gathered through an online questionnaire comprising inquiries related to students sociodemographic features, their familiarity with TCM, the TCM attitude scale, and the scale assessing their healthy living skills. Results The studys findings, the correlation coefficient between the total scores of the students from the TCM Attitude Scale 114.8017.95 and the Healthy Living Skills Scale 64.298.79 was calculated as r0.127. There was a positive, statistically significant p0.001 but a very weak relationship between the scales. The regression analysis showed that a one-unit increase in the healthy living skills scale resulted in a 0.2-point increase in the TCM attitude scale. Conclusion In the study was found students attitudes toward TCM were positive but they lacked knowledge about it. Also, results revealed that the number of students who experienced TCMs implementation was quite low. This research holds significance in uncovering the healthy living skills and attitudes toward TCM among university students. Given their capacity to impact society through behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, understanding these aspects is crucial for a comprehensive insight into the broader societal implications.

Article Details

University Students' Attitudes Towards Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices

Authors:

Merve Ebrar Uluğ | Abdurrahman Yunus Sarıyıldız | Selin Kalender | Aslı Metin

Publisher:

Duzce University

Main Topics:

Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Journal:

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.112-121

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326635

pISSN:

2717-7491

Traditional and complementary medicine

healthy living skills

university student

Issues

Article Details

University Students' Attitudes Towards Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices

Authors: Merve Ebrar Uluğ | Abdurrahman Yunus Sarıyıldız | Selin Kalender | Aslı Metin

Publisher: Duzce University

Main Topics: Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Journal: International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.112-121

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001326635

pISSN: 2717-7491

Traditional and complementary medicine

healthy living skills

university student

Issues

Authors:

Merve Ebrar Uluğ | Abdurrahman Yunus Sarıyıldız | Selin Kalender | Aslı Metin

Publisher:

Duzce University

Main Topics:

Traditional | Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)

Journal:

International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.112-121

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326635

pISSN:

2717-7491