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<p>In Cameroon, TCM has developed swiftly from its inception in 1975–1976 at the hospitals of Mbalmayo and Guider. Since then, its practice in public hospitals, private clinics, and by traditional practitioners has substantially enhanced healthcare delivery in Cameroon. This study aims to analyze Cameroonians’ preferences, attitudes, and social representations towards TCM, as well as the reasons and motivations underlying their decisions, and the advantages it offers in the Cameroonian healthcare context compared to alternative medical practices. The research employs a qualitative methodology supplemented with quantifications; hence, 150 people participated in surveys and comprehensive interviews. The research indicates a significant inclination towards Chinese herbal medicine in Cameroon. In the three cities in our study area, 75% of participants favored it for its natural formulation and similarity to traditional Cameroonian medicine. Acupuncture was widely favored, with 63% of participants appreciating its analgesic properties. Modern Chinese apparatus, including quantum analyzers, are in high demand. The research suggests that Cameroonians choose TCM due to its cost-effectiveness, absence of adverse effects, limitations of biomedicine for certain ailments, and cultural relevance.</p>

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Preferences, Attitudes, and Social Representations of Cameroonians Towards Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

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    2025年11月24日

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  • Anatole Daka,
  • Yang Der-Ruey

摘要

In Cameroon, TCM has developed swiftly from its inception in 1975–1976 at the hospitals of Mbalmayo and Guider. Since then, its practice in public hospitals, private clinics, and by traditional practitioners has substantially enhanced healthcare delivery in Cameroon. This study aims to analyze Cameroonians’ preferences, attitudes, and social representations towards TCM, as well as the reasons and motivations underlying their decisions, and the advantages it offers in the Cameroonian healthcare context compared to alternative medical practices. The research employs a qualitative methodology supplemented with quantifications; hence, 150 people participated in surveys and comprehensive interviews. The research indicates a significant inclination towards Chinese herbal medicine in Cameroon. In the three cities in our study area, 75% of participants favored it for its natural formulation and similarity to traditional Cameroonian medicine. Acupuncture was widely favored, with 63% of participants appreciating its analgesic properties. Modern Chinese apparatus, including quantum analyzers, are in high demand. The research suggests that Cameroonians choose TCM due to its cost-effectiveness, absence of adverse effects, limitations of biomedicine for certain ailments, and cultural relevance.