This study aimed to assess myths and misconceptions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, among students of medical colleges and to evaluate the value of an educational program in correcting those misconceptions. 218 undergraduate medical and nursing students included in this study. An intervention Quasi Experimental study design (pre/post-test) was used for this work.

This study aimed to assess myths and misconceptions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, among students of medical colleges and to evaluate the value of an educational program in correcting those misconceptions. The last aim was to detect further needs for advancement of health education about bone marrow transplantation at Assiut University.

Study subjects: two groups, Group 1: 5th year undergraduate medical students(118 students), Group 2: 4th year undergraduate nursing students(100 students). Each group were randomly selected . Both groups 1 and 2 assumed to have knowledge about BMT from their study courses, also they represent a sector from the general population that could be involved in a BMT team in their future career. this work that was conducted at Assiut University Faculties of Medicine and Nursing at Assiut Governorate during the period from July 2019 to May 2020. The subject's inclusion criteria were:

• Willingness to participate in the study
• Good ECOG performance status
• Intact physical and mental health

And the Exclusion criteria were:

• HSCT team
• Drug users

Inclusion Criteria:

• Willingness to participate in the study
• Good ECOG performance status
• Intact physical and mental health

Exclusion Criteria:

• HSCT team
• Drug users

protocol

12/8/2021

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