Research on the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Literacy of Medical Students Based on Stratified Random Sampling Method

Objective To understand the current situation of Chinese medicine health literacy among medical students, analyze its influencing factors, and provide reference for strengthening the education of Chinese medicine health literacy among medical students. Methods A stratified random sampling method was used to select 425 medical students from an undergraduate college in Ordos City, and a questionnaire survey was conducted using the Health Literacy Scale for Residents of Traditional Chinese Medicine compiled by Zhang Jiameng et al. Results Multiple linear regression analysis showed that grade level, whether they had participated in social practice related to Chinese medicine and health care, and what you think about your health condition in the past year were the main factors affecting the health literacy of medical students in Chinese medicine (P<0.05). Conclusion The total score of TCM health literacy of medical students was (62.75±16.55), which was in the middle level, and the level of TCM health literacy of medical students needs to be improved. Medical educators should formulate training programs according to the relevant influencing factors in order to improve the health literacy level of medical students in TCM.