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

Authors

  • Ambreen Unar Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Syed Akbar Abbas Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Abdul Basit Shah Vardag Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Soubia Akhtar Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Ozair Awan Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Ainulakbar Mughal Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.AKUS-03%20

Abstract

Objective: 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.

Methodology: 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.

Results: 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%

Conclusion: Our survey shows a reasonable level of knowledge of the generic principles and implications Stem cell therapy amongst the residents

Keywords: Stem cell, Head and Neck, Risk, Cell, Tissue, Therapy

Published

2023-02-07

How to Cite

Ambreen Unar, Syed Akbar Abbas, Abdul Basit Shah Vardag, Soubia Akhtar, Ozair Awan, & Ainulakbar Mughal. (2023). Knowledge & Attitude regarding Stem Cells research and its applications among Residents of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(2), S14-S18. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.AKUS-03

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