Abstract Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. The main objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of IEC Package on knowledge regarding stem cells among antenatal mothers at Chrompet General Hospital. Quantitative approach Quasi experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. A total of 50 samples were selected using simple random sampling technique. The tool used for the study comprises of two sections. Section A comprises of demographic data which includes age, gravida, education, availability of mass media, occupation of the head of family, occupation of self, family size, type of family. Section B comprises of structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding stem cells among antenatal mothers developed by the investigator which includes 18 questions. The data was collected and analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between pre- est and post-test knowledge on stem cell among antenatal mothers at p=0.001 level.
Keywords: Stem Cells; Antenatal Mothers; Information; Education; Communication Package.