A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Stem Cell Collection and Preservation Among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing College Ankola

BACKGROUND: Cord blood banking includes the collection, processing and storage of umbilical cord blood for future needs that are related to the treatment of family or others. Saved cord blood of baby can be lifesaving for baby or other family members and ensure that these cells are immediately available if ever needed. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of structural teaching programs on knowledge regarding stem cell collection and preservation among nursing students in selected nursing colleges Ankola MATERIAL AND METHOD: Pre-experimental study was conducted among 50 nursing students of selected colleges of Ankola. One group pre-test, post-test research design was used for the study. The samples were selected using non probability; purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by using questionnaire method. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULT: Overall result of the study revealed that out of 50 subjects 39 (78%) had good knowledge, 06(12%) had average knowledge and 05(10%) had poor knowledge regarding umbilical cord stem cell collection and preservation. Keywords: Knowledge, STP, Umbilical cord stem cell, Stem cell therapy, Nursing Students