Keywords
Community health
Inheritance
Social perception
Primary health care
Submitted : 2026-02-09
Accepted : 2026-02-24
Published : 2026-03-11
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the current status of inheritance and development of folk traditional Chinese medicine in Linfen City, analyze practitioner characteristics, inheritance modes, and social acceptance, and to provide references for standardized management and rational development of folk traditional Chinese medicine. Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted from January to December 2025 among folk traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, medical staff, and urban and rural residents in Linfen City. The survey content included basic characteristics of practitioners, inheritance modes, practice status, and levels of recognition of folk traditional Chinese medicine among different population groups. An Excel database was established, and descriptive statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.0. Results: A total of 349 participants were surveyed, including 99 folk traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, 100 medical staff members, and 150 urban and rural residents. Most practitioners were middle-aged or elderly, had more than 10 years of practice experience, primarily inherited their skills through apprenticeship or family transmission, and had a relatively low proportion of systematic theoretical training in traditional Chinese medicine. Residents showed a high level of acceptance of folk traditional Chinese medicine, whereas medical staff demonstrated a relatively cautious attitude. Conclusion: Folk traditional Chinese medicine in Linfen City has a certain social foundation and practical value; however, further improvements are needed in standardized inheritance, management mechanisms, and sustainable development.
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