Subramaniam, Ponnalagi (2021) Knowledge And Attitude Of Pregnant Women Towards Cord Blood Banking In Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Introduction: Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a valuable, non-invasive and easily accessible hematopoietic stem cells source used as an alternative for bone marrow transplantation over the past few decades. UCB is accepted as a therapeutic option for numerous haematological, immune system and metabolic disorders. This has resulted in the rising number of umbilical cord blood banks worldwide. This study aimed to assess pregnant women's knowledge and attitude towards cord blood banking (CBB) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 322 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Hospital Kuala Lumpur from November 2019 to March 2020. Data were collected using the self-administered questionnaire of 34 questions consisting of sociodemographics, knowledge measure and attitude determinant. A series of steps were taken to develop and validate the questionnaires. The data were analysed using SPSS version 26.0. Result: Only 11.5% of the participants had fundamental knowledge about CBB. Only 18% knew the primary use of UCB, and more than 90% didn't know about cord blood collection process and storage. Approximately 80% of those surveyed didn't know the concept of public CBB. Only 23% of participants had a positive attitude towards CBB. A statistically significant relationship was found between knowledge score and attitude (p<0.001). Conclusion: This study demonstrates a significant lack of knowledge and a negative attitude among pregnant women. Therefore, comprehensive strategies should be formulated to disseminate accurate information by the respective government agencies. Besides, healthcare professionals should play a vital role in providing transparent, evidence-based and regulated information to expectant mothers about CBB.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine |
| Divisions: | Institut Perubatan & Pergigian Termaju (Advanced Medical & Dental Institute (AMDI)) > Thesis |
| Depositing User: | NOR HASHIMY BIN ABDULLAH |
| Date Deposited: | 13 May 2026 02:25 |
| Last Modified: | 13 May 2026 02:25 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/64177 |
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