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Public Awareness on Cord Blood Banking in Saudi Arabia

Dunia Jawdat1,2, Sulaiman AlTwijri2, Hadeel AlSemari3

  • 1Cord Blood Bank, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Stem Cells International
|May 17, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Public awareness of cord blood (CB) banking in Saudi Arabia is low, with many unaware of its uses. Despite this knowledge gap, there is acceptance of CB storage, highlighting the need for educational campaigns.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cord blood (CB) is a vital source of hematopoietic stem cells for treating hematological disorders.
  • Numerous cord blood banks have been established globally.
  • Assessing public awareness of CB banking in Saudi Arabia is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the level of public awareness regarding cord blood banking in Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • A 22-item, multiple-choice, self-administered questionnaire was used.
  • The questionnaire covered demographics, awareness, attitudes toward banking, and donation for research.
  • Data were collected from 1146 participants.

Main Results:

  • A significant lack of knowledge was observed; 66% had inadequate subjective knowledge.
  • Only 52% knew CB is a source of stem cells, and many were unaware of its uses, collection, or storage methods.
  • The majority of participants were young, female, college graduates from middle socioeconomic backgrounds.

Conclusions:

  • There is a substantial lack of public knowledge about cord blood banking and its applications in Saudi Arabia.
  • Despite low awareness, a positive attitude towards CB storage suggests potential for educational initiatives.
  • Health professionals were not identified as a primary source of information, underscoring the need for targeted educational campaigns.
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