Validity and Reliability of The Turkish version of the Stigma Scale forSexual and Reproductive Health in Young Women

Bayrakçeken E., Eryılmaz G.

International Journal of Caring Sciences, cilt.14, sa.3, ss.1961-1974, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Caring Sciences
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1961-1974
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study, the suitability of the "Sexual and Reproductive Health Stigma Scale in Young Women" scale for the Turkish society was investigated. This methodological study was conducted with 392 young women aged 18-24 years. The validity and reliability analyzes of the scale were performed. As a result of analysis; content validity was very good, the scale had a 3-factor structure and the 3-factor structure of the scale was valid. Cronbach alpha coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.83 and item-total score correlations ranged between 0.36 and 0.63 and no item was discarded from the scale. The correlation between the test-retest results was calculated as r=0.784 and p <0.001, and it was found that the scale had invariance to time. The Turkish version of the Stigma Scale for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Young Women was found to be a valid and reliable instrument.