International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Sarah Alshihri
Department of Clinical laboratory sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Ta, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Research
The Concept of Stem Cells Transplantation: Identifying the Acceptance and Refusal Rates among Saudi Population
Author(s): Amani A. Alrehaili, Sarah Alshihri, Rahaf Althobaiti, Nojoud Alazizi, Amal F. Gharib, Maha M. Bakhuraysah, Hind A. Alzahrani and Hayaa M. Alhuthali*
Background: Despite the fact Stem Cell-based Therapy (SCT) has attracted increasing attention and shown considerable progress, its clinical application is limited. The major obstacle is finding a matching family donor. In Saudi Arabia, 60% of paediatrics and 30% of adult patients cannot find a matching donor in their family. To our knowledge, little evidence has been published worldwide to assess the general public’s awareness and attitudes regarding SCT. The current study aims to evaluate the public’s knowledge and its acceptance and refusal rate of SCT and stem-cell donation in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to involve the public of Saudi Arabia of both genders. Voluntary questionnaires of 22 multiple-choice questions consisting of demographics, knowledge, and acceptance and refusal rate toward SCT and stem cell donation were distributed ran.. Read More»
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