Table 3 Self-reported evaluations of students from different regions about learning TCM
Items | Thailand (N = 27) | India (N = 33) | Other Asian countries (N = 36) | Non-Asian countries (N = 16) | F | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluation of learning background | ||||||
Before the course, you had some TCM-related knowledge. | 2.11 ± 0.70 | 1.94 ± 0.70 | 2.06 ± 0.80 | 2.00 ± 0.52 | 0.321 | 0.810 |
Before the course, you were interested in learning TCM. | 3.00 ± 0.79 | 2.48 ± 0.80* | 2.33 ± 0.96** | 2.56 ± 0.89 | 3.255 | 0.025 |
Evaluation of the TCM learning course | ||||||
You have understood well the content of the course. | 3.00 ± 0.73 | 3.03 ± 0.73 | 3.06 ± 0.53 | 2.94 ± 0.68 | 0.127 | 0.944 |
You have altered your perception of TCM. | 3.00 ± 0.68 | 2.94 ± 0.76 | 2.92 ± 0.81 | 2.75 ± 0.78 | 0.373 | 0.772 |
The course has improved your interest in TCM. | 3.15 ± 0.82 | 2.88 ± 0.83 | 2.89 ± 0.71 | 2.81 ± 0.91 | 0.858 | 0.465 |
You have a deeper understanding of TCM than before. | 2.63 ± 0.79 | 2.59 ± 0.71 | 2.64 ± 0.68 | 2.81 ± 0.66 | 0.351 | 0.788 |
The course brought you many benefits. | 3.33 ± 0.83 | 3.15 ± 0.76 | 2.97 ± 0.61 | 2.81 ± 0.91 | 2.017 | 0.116 |
You are satisfied with the content of the course. | 3.48 ± 0.64 | 3.36 ± 0.65 | 3.28 ± 0.70 | 3.19 ± 0.75 | 0.770 | 0.513 |
You are satisfied with the teaching methods of the course. | 3.33 ± 0.78 | 3.33 ± 0.74 | 3.19 ± 0.92 | 2.94 ± 1.00 | 0.949 | 0.420 |