Knowledge & Attitude regarding Stem Cells research and its applications among Residents of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan

The importance and potential of the use of stem cells as therapeutic tools is enormous and therefore, health professionals should be expected to have thorough knowledge and a positive attitude towards their utilization in medical practice. Hence this study was carried out to report and assess the kn...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2023-02, Vol.73(Suppl 1) (2), p.S14-S18
Main Authors: Unar, Ambreen Abdullah, Abbas, Syed Akbar, Shah Vardag, Abdul Basit, Akhtar, Soubia, Awan, Ozair, Mughal, Ainulakbar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross-Sectional Studies
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Hospitals, University
Humans
Pakistan
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tertiary Care Centers
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Summary:The importance and potential of the use of stem cells as therapeutic tools is enormous and therefore, health professionals should be expected to have thorough knowledge and a positive attitude towards their utilization in medical practice. Hence this study was carried out to report and assess the knowledge and attitude regarding stem cell in our region. The study was conducted amongst the residents employed at the Aga Khan University hospital, Karachi Pakistan from September-October 2022 with a sample size of 57. Amongst our survey participants, 33 (54.2%) responded with a score of 48 and above (i.e., 60% or above); 25 (40.9%) of the study participants scored between 50-60% only 3 (4.9%) had a score 40-50. Our survey shows a reasonable level of knowledge of the generic principles and implications Stem cell therapy amongst the residents.
ISSN:0030-9982
DOI:10.47391/JPMA.AKUS-03