The challenges of stem cell research in Nigeria

  • Authors

    • Clara Oniovokoyubu Agbedia DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY,ABRAKA. NIGERIA
    • Godwin Efe Oshegbo OKEORE BAPTIST CHURCH, EKU. DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
    2013-03-10
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijans.v2i2.633
  • Abstract

    Many patients and their families, have great expectations that Stem cell therapy could be the cure for a host of devastating diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's dementia, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, burns, etc. As stem cell research gains ground in Nigeria, it is appropriate to explore the issues surrounding the use of human embryos for stem cell research and its implication from a nursing perspective. In this paper the socio-political implications of the use of embryonic stem cell research was addressed. The nursing, medical and legal literature (both print and electronic) related to Stem cell research and therapy were evaluated and the main ethical issues raised by the destruction of human embryos were examined. 

    There must be a public discussion/debate on the benefits including its cost implication. Nigerians must evaluate the appropriateness of stem cell technologies within their own national contexts and prioritize which applications are the most promising for improving their health.

    Author Biography

    • Clara Oniovokoyubu Agbedia, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY,ABRAKA. NIGERIA
      DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE, SENIOR LECTURER
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    Agbedia, C. O., & Oshegbo, G. E. (2013). The challenges of stem cell research in Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies, 2(2), 52-57. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijans.v2i2.633

    Received date: 2013-01-11

    Accepted date: 2013-02-06

    Published date: 2013-03-10