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.
Highlights
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 a waste material earlier, is considered a valuable thing. As 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
This was a Cross- sectional study conducted on 80 undergraduate medical students of MGM Medical College, Indore, 80 non-medical undergraduates from GSITS, IPS, College of Management, Agriculture College, Indore and 40 Antenatal mothers from M.Y Hospital
Summary
Stem cell transplantation (SCT) is a life-saving procedure for a number of malignant and nonmalignant life-threatening diseases [1]. Umbilical cord blood (UCB) which was thought to be a waste material earlier, is considered a valuable thing. As 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. In India, the largest potential load of patients are those suffering from thalassemia major. In this condition, allogeneic SCT is the only form of cure, and is clearly cost effective compared to conventional blood transfusions and iron chelation Therapy. This study has been done with an objective to find out the awareness regarding stem cells, knowledge about regenerative medicine and tissue replacement after injury or disease in students from medical and non – medical profession, and to know the difference of knowledge among two groups, and to know about the knowledge, attitude and expectation of Ante-natal mothers regarding the same
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