The Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine Among the Chinese Immigrants in the United Kingdom: An Intersectionality Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangzihan Wang ◽  
Adam Rathbone ◽  
Colin Millard
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
The United Kingdom

scholarly journals Some issues regarding the Hungarian regulation of traditional Chinese medicine and possible solutions based on examples from the United Kingdom

2014 ◽  
Vol 155 (15) ◽  
pp. 575-581
Author(s):  
Márk Oravecz ◽  
Judit Mészáros ◽  
Funian Yu ◽  
Ildikó Horváth
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
New System

This paper aims to present factual information and to suggest possible solutions regarding some of the recent questions which have arisen regarding the regulation of traditional Chinese medicine in Hungary. According to current legislation “traditional Chinese doctors”, who are the most highly trained professionals in this field, are not allowed to practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Hungary. This situation cannot be explained by their educational background, as they receive thorough training in both Chinese medicine and modern medical sciences. Furthermore, this legislation is not supported by any EU standard: Traditional Chinese medicine professionals can practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in a number of European countries within a legal and regulated framework. Different kinds of healthcare professionals may practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture in the UK – this could be a good example for Hungarian regulation. The five-year bachelor level traditional Chinese medicine training at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University and the increasing number of locally trained traditional Chinese medicine professionals could be a good basis for laying the groundwork of the new system. Orv., Hetil., 2014, 155(15), 575–581.

Social Inclusion and Health Conditions Among Chinese Immigrants in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom: An Exploratory Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (2) ◽  
pp. 657-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kara Chan ◽  
Peter J. Huxley ◽  
Marcus Yu-Lung Chiu ◽  
Sherrill Evans ◽  
Yanni Ma
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
The United Kingdom

scholarly journals Attitudes of Chinese immigrants in Canada towards the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine for prevention and management of COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey during the early stages of the pandemic

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. e051499
Author(s):  
Yujia Kong ◽  
Lance Garrett Shaver ◽  
Fuyan Shi ◽  
Lixia Yang ◽  
Weiguo Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectionThe objective of this study was to assess attitudes towards the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for COVID-19 among Chinese immigrants in Canada during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2020 in Canada. Individuals aged 16 or older who were of Chinese origin and living in Canada at the time of the survey were invited to participate in an online survey. Descriptive and univariate statistics were performed to describe participant attitudes towards various preventive and treatment measures for COVID-19. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify independent associations with sociodemographic factors and attitudes.ResultsA total of 754 eligible respondents were included in the analysis. 65.8% of the participants were female, 77.2% had a university degree or higher and 28.6% were 55 years of age or older. Overall, 48.8% of the study participants believed that TCM was effective in preventing COVID-19% and 46.2% would use TCM if they had COVID-19-related symptoms. However, the corresponding numbers for western medicine were 20.8% and 39.9%, which were statistically lower (p<0.01). Older participants (55+vs <35, OR=3.55 (95% CI 2.05 to 6.14); 35–54 vs <35, OR=1.98 (95% CI 1.27 to 3.08)) and those who were dissatisfied with their income (OR=2.47(95% CI 1.56 to 3.92)) were more likely to believe TCM was effective against COVID-19. Similarly, older participants (55+vs <35, OR=3.13 (95% CI 1.79 to 5.46); 35–54 vs <35, OR=2.25 (95% CI 1.35 to 3.74)), females (OR=1.60 (95% CI 1.15 to 2.23)), and those born in mainland China (OR=10.49 (95% CI 2.32 to 47.39)) were more likely to use TCM if they had symptoms of COVID-19.ConclusionDespite the lack of scientific evidence to support its use, TCM was widely believed by Chinese immigrants in Canada to be an effective means of preventing COVID-19 and many also stated they would use it if they were experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Testing the Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation Model for Adherence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Amally Ding ◽  
Jignesh P. Patel ◽  
Vivian Auyeung
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Consultation Model ◽  
Improve Patient ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Consultation Model for Adherence conceptualises the consultation process specific to patient adherence. It can be used to improve patient persistence with treatment by TCM practitioners and possibly other health professionals. The aim of this research was to determine the applicability of the TCM Consultation Model for Adherence in the wider complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) setting. A survey containing validated questionnaires and items developed specifically to test the model was administered online in the United Kingdom. SPSS 25 was used to perform Spearman’s correlations and Mann–Whitney U tests on the data. In total, 101 patients completed the survey. The results showed that patients having a therapeutic relationship and trusting in their practitioner was associated with overall adherence to CAM, while patients feeling supported was associated with all types of adherence to CAM. Specific behaviours of the TCM Consultation Model for Adherence that were positively correlated with adherence to CAM were identified. They could potentially be used by CAM practitioners to improve their patients’ adherence with treatment.

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