KHẢO SÁT VỀ HỘI CHỨNG KHÍ HUYẾT LƯỠNG HƯ TRÊN SINH VIÊN NĂM THỨ NHẤT TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC CẦN THƠ NĂM 2021-2022

Abstract

Background: Qi and blood deficiency refers to the syndrome of co-existence of qi and blood loss, appearing in people who are physically weak, have physiological fatigue. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of qi and blood deficiency syndrome among first-year students. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 331 regular students at the Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy during 2021–2022. Students completed a survey questionnaire including demographic information and symptoms of qi and blood deficiency syndrome based on Traditional Chinese Medicine literature. Results: There were 24 students who had qi and blood deficiency (7.3%). The most prevalent symptoms were mental fatigue (47.4%) and weakness (32.6%) while symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, nervousness and insomnia appeared with lower frequency (25.1%; 24.2%; 14.2%).  Levels of depression, anxiety, stress and menstrual cycle were associated with the qi and blood deficiency syndrome. Conclusion: The rate of students with qi and blood deficiency syndrome accounted for a low- rate of 7.3%.