Objective To compare the distribution of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitutions among impoverished and non-impoverished college students at a university in Chenzhou.The goal is to provide targeted suggestions for improving college students'health from the TCM constitution perspective.Methods The study involved a survey of 1203 college students selected through convenience sampling.The survey included general information and TCM constitution classification and determination standards.Students were categorized based on their family's economic status,and the constitution types among different groups were compared.Results Out of 1203 valid questionnaires,827 were from non-impoverished students(68.74%),with 320(38.70%)having a balanced constitution and 507(61.30%)having a biased constitution.Among the 376 impoverished students(31.26%),121(32.20%)had a balanced constitution,and 255(67.80%)had a biased constitution.Statistically significant differences were observed in TCM constitution distribution across various poverty levels(P<0.05).Non-impoverished students had the highest proportion of balanced constitution,exceeding that of their impoverished counterparts.Regardless of poverty status,males exhibited a higher rate of balanced constitution than females,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).No significant differences were found in TCM constitution distribution between medical and non-medical majors or across different grades among both impoverished and non-impoverished groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The health status of college students is concerning,with a higher prevalence of biased constitutions,particularly among impoverished students.It highlights the need for enhanced focus on regulating TCM constitutions in college students,especially in the post-poverty alleviation era.
college studentsimpoverished studentstraditional Chinese medicine constitution
国家科技期刊平台
NSTL
维普
万方数据
