A cross- sectional study to assess the knowledge regarding stem cells and its transplantation among students from various colleges & women from anc clinic in Indore

  • Dr Veena Yesikar Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, MP, India
  • Dr Ruchita Banseria Resident, Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, MP, India
  • Dr Sanjay Dixit Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, MP, India
  • Dr Geeta Shivram Demonstrator, Department of Community Medicine, MGM Medical College, Indore, MP, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/ijphr.2016.i4.04
Keywords: Antenatal mothers, Medical students, Non-medical students, Stem cell transplantation (SCT)

Abstract

Introduction: Stem cell transplantation (SCT) is a life-saving procedure for a number of malignant and non-malignant life-threatening diseases. Umbilical cord blood (UCB) which was thought to be as waste material earlier, is considered now a valuable thing. It is an important source of hematopoietic stem cells. A stem cell transplant is the infusion of healthy cells to replace diseased or damaged ones.

Material and Method: This was a Cross- sectional study conducted on 80 undergraduate medical students & 80 non-medical students and 40 Antenatal mothers. The study tool for data collection in the form of a Structured Questionnaire was designed. Study was conducted for a period of two months. Data was analysed in SPSS version 20, Chi-Square test was used to assess the significance of the responses and a P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: 45% medicos and 31.25% non medicos were aware of the terminology stem cell while only 10% Antenatal mothers knew about it. Monetary Reason was the major factor which prevented 77.5% mothers from opting for stem cell preservation while12.5% Antenatal mothers never thought of it, 7.5% Antenatal mothers did not opt because of social stigma and 2.5% due to Ethical consideration.

Conclusion: Students from streams other than Medicine and antenatal mothers should be educated about the advances being made in Medical Science and a brief introduction about the newer modalities of treatments, to increase people participation and achieving a Holistic Approach towards Health Care.

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DOI: 10.17511/ijphr.2016.i4.04
Published: 2016-08-31
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Yesikar, V., Banseria, R., Dixit, S., & Shivram, G. (2016). A cross- sectional study to assess the knowledge regarding stem cells and its transplantation among students from various colleges & women from anc clinic in Indore. Public Health Review: International Journal of Public Health Research, 3(4), 156-161. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijphr.2016.i4.04
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