Determination of Sexual and Reproductive Health Stigmatization Levels of Young Women

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Objectives: This research was carried out to investigate the sexual and reproductive health stigmatizationlevels of young women.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 18-24 years old women registered in the FamilyHealth Centers located in Igdir city center between March and April 2020.Results: In this study, the median value of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Stamping Scale was 8.0 [6.0] inyoung women. The median value of "Accepted stigma", "Internalized stigma", "Stigma based attitudes", whichare sub-dimensions of the the Sexual and Reproductive Health Stamping Scale in young women, were foundas 3.0 [3.0], 2.0 [4.0], 3.0 [3.0], respectively. A positive statistically significant relationship was found betweenthe Sexual and Reproductive Health Stigma Scale subscales Attitudes Based on Stigma and age in young women (r=0.171, p=0.004).Conclusion: The results suggest that the level of stigmatization may vary according to the level of educationand income, and it is recommended to provide training on stigmatizing sexual and reproductive health forthis group.