Knowledge and attitude of taif university students on stem cell banking
By: Alhomrani, Majid
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Contributor(s): Alamri, Abdulhakeem S.
Publisher: Karnataka Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) 2022Edition: Vol.56(1), Jan-Mar.Description: 296-301p.Subject(s): PHARMACEUTICSOnline resources: Click here
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Indian journal of pharmaceutical education and researchSummary: Background and Objectives: The awareness of university students is pivotal to the
adaptation of new therapeutic technologies in combating illness and disorders. Stem
cells are unique and effective in treating several pathological conditions. This study was
an effort to determine the knowledge and attitude of Taif University students toward
the banking of stem cells through the donation of umbilical cord blood (UCB). Materials
and Methods: The study used a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of items
on demographics, knowledge characteristics, and attitude towards banking of UCB as a
source of stem cells for the purpose of achieving advanced therapeutic outcomes. The
questionnaire was administered to only female students at Taif University during the
academic year 2020-21. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were done using SPSS-
IBM 25 to analyze the data. Results: A total of 604 female students of Taif University
responded to our questionnaire. Although most of the participants (70%) lacked sufficient
knowledge (less than or equal to 2 out of 4), their attitudes were motivating, with
more than 60% rated better than adequate (more than or equal to 3 out of 4). Many
study participants have shown an interest in donating umbilical cord stem cells to treat
other patients and for research purposes. Conclusion: Students with good knowledge of
umbilical cord blood donation and those who are more educated showed a greater level
of willingness to participate in banking and donation of stem cells. Therefore, raising
awareness about stem cell banking and its importance among young undergraduates,
especially female students, is imperative.
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Background and Objectives: The awareness of university students is pivotal to the
adaptation of new therapeutic technologies in combating illness and disorders. Stem
cells are unique and effective in treating several pathological conditions. This study was
an effort to determine the knowledge and attitude of Taif University students toward
the banking of stem cells through the donation of umbilical cord blood (UCB). Materials
and Methods: The study used a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of items
on demographics, knowledge characteristics, and attitude towards banking of UCB as a
source of stem cells for the purpose of achieving advanced therapeutic outcomes. The
questionnaire was administered to only female students at Taif University during the
academic year 2020-21. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were done using SPSS-
IBM 25 to analyze the data. Results: A total of 604 female students of Taif University
responded to our questionnaire. Although most of the participants (70%) lacked sufficient
knowledge (less than or equal to 2 out of 4), their attitudes were motivating, with
more than 60% rated better than adequate (more than or equal to 3 out of 4). Many
study participants have shown an interest in donating umbilical cord stem cells to treat
other patients and for research purposes. Conclusion: Students with good knowledge of
umbilical cord blood donation and those who are more educated showed a greater level
of willingness to participate in banking and donation of stem cells. Therefore, raising
awareness about stem cell banking and its importance among young undergraduates,
especially female students, is imperative.
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