Knowledge and attitudes towards using mesenchymal stem cells for treatment purpose among the general public and healthcare professionals in NZ

Category

Health and Environmental Sciences

Description of research project

This study project aims to examine the knowledge and attitudes towards using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treatment in New Zealand. MSCs are a type of adult stem cell that can be found in multiple different tissues throughout the entire body. The MSCs have the potential to be used for a wide range of clinical applications.
I have finished developing the questionnaire with the Delphi method in the previous stage. In this stage, I am conducting the online survey with the developed questionnaire at this stage. Through the survey, we will identify the gap between healthcare professionals and the general public regarding using MSCs.
This online survey will take 15 minutes to complete.
Participants would have a chance to win a $200 grocery voucher with a prize draw.

Survey link: https://aut.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qcrRsjph3PNFUW

Inclusion and/or exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria
-Individuals residing in New Zealand
-Those who speak English
-18 years of age or older

Statement of ethics approval

Approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 2025-06-25 for 25 June 2028 (For three years).

AUTEC approval number

25/178

Contact person

Yuka Iha, bnn7415@autuni.ac.nz

Participant information sheet