Amity Institute of Public Health, Amity University, Noida, India.
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM University, Kattankulathur, India.
Front Public Health. 2023 May 4;11:1102016. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1102016. eCollection 2023.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are pluripotent progenitor cells that can be differentiated into a variety of specialized cell types. Menstrual blood, such as umbilical cord blood and bone marrow stem cells, is a rich source of MSCs with proliferative properties. This research was conducted to understand the knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual blood donation regarding menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MenSCs) among female healthcare workers in India.
A cross-sectional online and offline survey was conducted at the national level between 20 November 2021 and 10 March 2022. A self-constructed semi-structured questionnaire was distributed through Google Forms on various social media platforms. The questionnaire was self-administered, and data were collected using the purposive sampling technique.
A total of 499 respondents completed the questionnaire. Nearly 49% of the respondents had adequate knowledge, 54% showed a positive attitude, and 45% reported adequate practices regarding menstrual blood donation and the usage of related products. The educational background, occupational status, and monthly income of the participants were found to be significantly associated with their attitude toward MenSCs.
There is a need to promote interactive sessions on MenSCs among healthcare professionals in order to bridge the gap between general populations and the healthcare setting. Enhancing knowledge and awareness regarding the potential benefits of MenSCs would help in dissipating the age-old myths associated with menstruation and will benefit society as a whole.
间充质干细胞（MSCs）是多能祖细胞，可以分化为多种特定的细胞类型。月经血，如脐带血和骨髓干细胞，是具有增殖特性的间充质干细胞（MenSCs）的丰富来源。这项研究旨在了解印度女性医疗保健工作者对月经血衍生的间充质干细胞（MenSCs）的月经血捐献的知识、态度和实践。
在 2021 年 11 月 20 日至 2022 年 3 月 10 日期间，在全国范围内进行了一项横断面的在线和离线调查。通过各种社交媒体平台上的 Google 表格分发了一份自行编制的半结构式问卷。问卷是自我管理的，使用目的抽样技术收集数据。
共有 499 名受访者完成了问卷。近 49%的受访者有足够的知识，54%表现出积极的态度，45%报告了关于月经血捐献和相关产品使用的足够做法。参与者的教育背景、职业状况和月收入被发现与他们对 MenSCs 的态度显著相关。
有必要在医疗保健专业人员中推广关于 MenSCs 的互动会议，以弥合普通人群和医疗保健环境之间的差距。提高关于 MenSCs 潜在益处的知识和认识将有助于消除与月经相关的古老神话，并将使整个社会受益。
