A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Menstrual Blood Stem Cell Banking among Women Residing in Selected Urban Area, Maharashtra

Neha Rajkumar Patil, Swati Prabhakar Gaiki

Abstract: Aim of the study: The aim of study to assess the knowledge of menstrual blood stem cell banking among women residing in selected urban area, Maharashtra. Problem statement: A study to assess the knowledge of menstrual blood stem cell banking among women residing in selected urban area, Maharashtra. Objective: Primary objective: The primary objective was used to assess the knowledge regarding menstrual blood stem cell banking among women residing in urban area. Secondary objectives: To find out the association between the knowledge of menstrual blood stem cell banking and demographic variables of women. Method: A descriptive research design used for the study. It was conducted over 150 women residing in urban area by using purposive sampling technique. Result: The study was conducted among 150 women of reproductive age group residing in selected urban area o, it was observed that the percentage of knowledge score of urban women regarding menstrual blood stem cell banking, majority of women that is 82 (54.6%) of them had poor knowledge, where no one is having very good knowledge 10 (7.5), 7 (4.7%) of them had good knowledge, 49 (32.7%) of them had average knowledge and 12 (8%) had very poor knowledge regarding menstrual stem cell banking this indicates urban women have poor knowledge regarding menstrual stem cell banking. Interpretation and conclusion: The findings of present study, The study assessed the knowledge of menstrual blood stem cell banking among 150 urban women of reproductive age. The findings revealed that a majority of women (54.6%) demonstrated poor knowledge, with a mean knowledge score of 11.52 ? 3.85. This clearly indicates that awareness regarding menstrual blood stem cell banking is inadequate in the studied population. When exploring associations with demographic variables, qualification and occupation were significantly related to knowledge levels. Women with higher education and professional occupations showed comparatively better awareness, suggesting that education plays a key role in shaping knowledge. In contrast, no significant association was observed with religion and family income, implying that socio-economic status alone may not determine awareness unless supported by proper health education initiatives. The findings emphasize the importance of developing awareness campaigns, health education programs, and inclusion of menstrual blood stem cell banking in health-related curricula. Nurses, midwives, and other health professionals have a pivotal role in disseminating information and motivating women to explore this novel, non-invasive, and potentially life-saving technology. Overall, the study highlights a critical gap in women?s awareness and calls for strategic interventions to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward menstrual blood stem cell banking, ultimately contributing to better acceptance and utilization of this emerging biomedical innovation.

Keywords: Knowledge Assessment, Menstrual blood stem cell banking, women of reproductive age group, urban community, awareness, & regenerative medicine

How to Cite?: Neha Rajkumar Patil, Swati Prabhakar Gaiki, "A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Menstrual Blood Stem Cell Banking among Women Residing in Selected Urban Area, Maharashtra", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 901-906, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251111154755, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251111154755