Knowledge and Attitude Toward Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation among Al-Quds University Students
Date
2023-05-16
Authors
Bayan Izhiman
Zainab Qasem
Duha Eid
Raghad Tamimi
Ibrahim Ghannam
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Al-Quds University - Deanship of Scientific Research
Abstract
Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a life-saving procedure for individuals suffering from sickle cell anemia, hematologic malignancies, and immunological disorders. However, the probability of finding a well-matched donor within the family ranges between 25% and 30%. The best donor is a fully matched human leukocyte antigen (HLA) sibling. For other patients who do not have a matched family member, transplantation from an unrelated
volunteer donor may be an option.