Collation of Survey Results
45 Respondents
Q1 - Yes: 42, No: 3, Abstained: 0
Q2 - Yes: 28, No: 17, Abstained: 0
Q3a - Yes: 32, No: 9, Abstained :4
Q3b - Yes : 29, No : 9, Abstained : 7
Q4 - Yes: 13, No : 22, Abstained :10
Q5 - Yes: 25, No: 18, Abstained : 2
Q6 - Yes: 22, No: 20, Abstained: 3
Q7 - Yes:20, No:24, Abstained : 1
Q8 - Yes: 29, No: 13, Abstained: 3
Q9 - Yes: 26, No: 18, Abstained: 1
Q10 - Yes: 18, No : 26, Abstained: 1
Collation of survey responses from open-ended
questions
Q3a) Do you trust TCM. Why or why not?
Yes:
·
TCM knowledge has thousands
of years of history.
·
It is more effective and has
fewer side effects.
·
I have used it before with no
side effects.
·
It uses natural ingredients.
·
Never seen anyone die from
using TCM.
·
My mum used it and was
effective for her.
No:
·
Don’t trust Chinese herbs.
·
TCM is not a pure substance;
western medicine has been purified and synthesized.
Abstained
·
No scientific evidence but
herbs helped
Q3b) Do
you trust TCM practitioners? Why or why not?
Yes:
·
Most TCM practitioners I have
seen are good.
·
I did my own research.
·
They are certified and
trained professionals.
·
My grandparents trust them.
·
Only those recommended by
friends and colleagues.
No:
·
They could be fake.
·
They are not certified.
·
They have strange
certifications.
·
TCM is not substantiated
although it has a long history.
·
Unlicensed.
Abstained:
·
I trust them only if they are
from reputable TCM clinics.
·
I trust them if they are old
because if they are old they are more experienced.
Q4) Do you think that TCM
works better than modern Western drugs in curing aliments and diseases? Please
provide reasons for your answer in Question 4.
Yes:
·
TCM fewer side effects, I
won’t feel sleepy.
·
TCM using natural
ingredients.
No:
·
TCM only for long-term
illness.
·
TCM takes a long time to cure
illnesses.
·
This is a stereotyped
perception.
·
Western drugs use better
technology.
Abstained:
·
Depends on the disease.
·
Both methods work equally
well.
·
Western medicine works better
for immediate effect, if do not require immediate effect, TCM works better.
·
TCM effective for orthopedic
issues, Western medicine effective for chronic illnesses.
·
Western drugs verify safety
and efficacy, TCM based on history.
Q10) Do you find it
acceptable to treat yourself with western medicine and TCM at the same time,
provided the TCM practitioner says that it is safe to do so. Please provide
reasons for your answer in Question 10.
Yes:
·
If the TCM Practitioner says
it is safe, it is OK.
·
Both medicines complement
each other.
·
As long as there is a
reasonable time gap between taking the two types of medicine of 2 to 3 hours.
·
Now hospitals use both
western medicine and TCM.
·
TCM is holistic and treats
the problem instead of just symptoms.
·
No:
·
Only if the western doctor
says it is ok.
·
I trust the Western doctor
more.
·
TCM Practitioners do not know
much about Western medicine.
·
Dangerous reactions and side
effects.
·
Allergic reaction
·
People say that it is not
safe.
Abstained:
·
Depends on how much you trust
the TCM Practitioner.
