Acceptability of Cord Blood Donation and Transfusion in Mombasa, Kenya
Author Information
Author(s): Oliver Hassall, L Ngina, W Kongo, J Othigo, K Mandaliya, K Maitland, I Bates
Primary Institution: Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme
Hypothesis
What are the attitudes of women in Mombasa, Kenya, towards cord blood donation and transfusion for severe anaemia in young children?
Conclusion
The majority of women delivering at Coast Provincial General Hospital find the donation and transfusion of umbilical cord blood acceptable.
Supporting Evidence
- 81% of women found cord blood donation acceptable.
- 78% of women found cord blood transfusion acceptable.
- 90% of women willing to donate cord blood were open to further HIV testing.
- 77% of women believed informed consent should be sought for cord blood collection.
Takeaway
Most women in Mombasa think it's okay to donate and use umbilical cord blood to help sick children, and many are willing to get tested for HIV.
Methodology
A structured questionnaire was administered to women who had recently delivered at the hospital, based on focus group discussions.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the non-random sampling and the specific cultural context of the study.
Limitations
The sampling strategy was not random, which may affect the representativeness of the sample.
Participant Demographics
Women who recently delivered at Coast Provincial General Hospital, with a median age of 20-24 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 75% to 87%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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