Table 2 Descriptive data on participants perceptions about sources of stem cells, awareness about donor agencies and means of information (n = 1325)
Variables | Categories | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sources of stems cells (Yes) | Bone Marrow | 13 | 1.0% |
Blood | 18 | 1.0% | |
Brain | 152 | 11% | |
Fatty Tissue | 575 | 43% | |
Spinal Cord | 1310 | 99% | |
Umbilical Cord | 1313 | 99% | |
Aware about local registries for stem cell donation | Yes | 877 | 66% |
No | 448 | 34% | |
Aware about international registries for stem cell donation | Yes | 141 | 11% |
No | 1184 | 89% | |
Direct interaction with any stem cell donor organization | Yes | 139 | 10% |
No | 1186 | 90% | |
Means of information about stem cells | Formal Education | 563 | 42% |
Social Media/Internet | 762 | 58% |