Descriptive study to assess the knowledge on menstrual stem cell among staff nurses

Sasikala P

Descriptive study to assess the knowledge on menstrual stem cell among staff nurses

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Sasikala P

Abstract
Background: Stem cells are special human cells that are able to renew and regenerate into many different cell types in the body. In many circumstances, stem cells can be used to treat degenerated tissues to renew. The newly defined adult stem cells are menstrual blood-derived stem cells (MenSCs), giving rise to hopes in clinical application of these cells. They are mesenchymal-like stem cells that can be harvested from human menstrual blood shedding of endometrium monthly.

Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge on menstrual stem cell among staff nurses.

Methodology: 30 Staff nurses were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Structured self-administered questionnaires used to collect data.

Results: Study finding revealed that among 30 staff nurses, only 9 (30%) had moderately adequate knowledge 21 (70%) had inadequate knowledge & none of them had adequate level of knowledge and the mean value was 8.5 and standard deviation 2.6.

Discussion: Majority of staff nurses had inadequate knowledge on menstrual stem cell and there was statistically significant association was found with selected demographical variables like gender, marital status, work experience and education of staff nurses.

Conclusions: The study concludes that ignorance about menstrual stem cell is prevails highly among staff nurses, igniting them with adequate knowledge is high responsibility because nurses are the key agents in promoting new life saving modalities and treatment in the community.

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Vol. 7, Issue 6, Part A (2021)

Descriptive study to assess the knowledge on menstrual stem cell among staff nurses

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