Ricerc@Sapienza

Social sciences literature on stem cells –– one of the most promising research venues in bio-medical sciences – is fragmented and lacks standard tools. This paper aims at presenting a first pilot validation of some stem cells-relevant social-psychological constructs’ scales and an exploration of variables related bone marrow stem cells and umbilical cord blood stem cells donation intention.

The use of umbilical cord blood (UCB) holds promise for the treatment of a wide spectrum of diseases. However, information on UCB donation is not widespread or accurate among expectant women. The aim of this study is to evaluate pregnant women’s knowledge of UCB donation, their main sources of information and their satisfaction with the knowledge possessed.