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Stem cell banking: Are South Indian mothers aware?

Sharun Rajendran1, Arthi Kirubhakaran2, Rakshana Alaudheen2

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641046, India.

Cell and Tissue Banking
|November 14, 2018
PubMed

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Awareness of umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cell banking is low among expectant mothers in South India. Wealthier, educated, urban women consulting private hospitals showed higher knowledge, highlighting a need for broader public education on UCB donation.

Area of Science:

  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a vital source of stem cells for regenerative medicine.
  • Increasing global disease burden necessitates advancements in stem cell therapies.
  • Limited UCB availability hinders crucial research and therapeutic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess awareness of stem cell banking among expectant mothers in South India.
  • To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors influencing UCB banking awareness.
  • To inform strategies for improving UCB donation and storage knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 428 mothers of children born between 2012 and 2017.
  • Data collected evaluated awareness of stem cell banking.
  • Statistical analysis explored correlations between awareness and factors like age, education, locality, income, and hospital type.

Main Results:

  • A majority of surveyed women were unaware of UCB banking facilities.
  • Awareness was significantly higher among women with higher education, income, and those residing in urban areas.
  • Consulting private hospitals correlated with increased knowledge of stem cell banking.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps in public awareness regarding UCB stem cell banking exist in South India.
  • Targeted educational initiatives are needed to reach diverse socioeconomic and geographic groups.
  • Enhancing awareness is crucial for increasing UCB donation and advancing regenerative medicine research in India.

Keywords:
AwarenessBankingStem cellUmbilical cord blood

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