Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes toward Umbilical Cord Blood Biobanking

Nevenka Kregar Velikonja; Karmen Erjavec; Miomir Knežević

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.6464

Authors

Nevenka Kregar Velikonja Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Novo Mesto, Novo Mesto, Slovenia; Educell, Cell Therapy Company, Trzin, Slovenia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0479-3779
Karmen Erjavec Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Novo Mesto, Novo Mesto, Slovenia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4971-0292
Miomir Knežević Educell, Cell Therapy Company, Trzin, Slovenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.6464

Keywords:

Umbilical cord blood, Cord blood bank, Knowledge, Awareness, Attitudes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) stem cells are a non-invasive, effective alternative source of hematopoietic stem cells for the treatment of a variety of diseases.

AIM: The aim of the study was to research knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of the general public and health professionals regarding the UCB storage.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with an online survey (n = 408) using the snowball method.

RESULTS: A majority of respondents declared that they were not aware of UCB banking; however, people with an academic background in healthcare have a greater awareness of UCB banking. A subjective assessment found that their knowledge of UCB banking is better than that of non-professionals, however, they exhibited better knowledge and understanding of UCB use and banking in only a few aspects. People with an academic background in healthcare have a more polarized attitude toward cord blood banking and a higher percentage are unwilling to pay for UCB banking services. However, their preferences regarding public/private UCB banking do not differ significantly from those of non-professionals.

CONCLUSION: Here, we show that there is not much difference between the laic and professional categories in terms of knowledge about the specific purpose and characteristics of UCB storage.

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