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.