Knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells among female healthcare workers in India
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22073603 |
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| Authors | Karuna Nidhi Kaur (0000-0001-7138-4062, Amity University), Dhruva Nandi (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Krithika Ramachandran (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Lita Mohanan (0000-0002-3774-6012, Apollo Hospitals), S Subhashini (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Mehak Segan (Amity University), Saswaty Tripathy (SRM Institute of Science and Technology), Rajiv Janardhanan (0000-0002-3904-3900, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Pages | 1102016-1102016 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1102016 |
| PMID | 37213620 |
| OpenAlex | W4368367833 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 17 |
Introduction: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are pluripotent progenitor cells that can be differentiated into a variety of specialized cell types. Menstrual blood, such as umbilical cord blood and bone marrow stem cells, is a rich source of MSCs with proliferative properties. This research was conducted to understand the knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual blood donation regarding menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MenSCs) among female healthcare workers in India. Methodology: A cross-sectional online and offline survey was conducted at the national level between 20 November 2021 and 10 March 2022. A self-constructed semi-structured questionnaire was distributed through Google Forms on various social media platforms. The questionnaire was self-administered, and data were collected using the purposive sampling technique. Results: A total of 499 respondents completed the questionnaire. Nearly 49% of the respondents had adequate knowledge, 54% showed a positive attitude, and 45% reported adequate practices regarding menstrual blood donation and the usage of related products. The educational background, occupational status, and monthly income of the participants were found to be significantly associated with their attitude toward MenSCs. Conclusion: There is a need to promote interactive sessions on MenSCs among healthcare professionals in order to bridge the gap between general populations and the healthcare setting. Enhancing knowledge and awareness regarding the potential benefits of MenSCs would help in dissipating the age-old myths associated with menstruation and will benefit society as a whole
Biology · Environmental health · Family medicine · Health care · Mesenchymal stem cell · Nonprobability sampling · Pathology · Population · Stem cell · Biomedical Ethics and Regulation · Medicine · Mesenchymal stem cell research · Pharmacology and Nanomedicine Research
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