Determining the Stigmatizing Attitudes, Beliefs and Actions of Unmarried Women at the Ages of 18-49 Living in Turkey Towards Abortion

Authors : Kerime Derya Beydağ, Nursel Alp Dal

Pages : 252-261

Doi:10.46413/boneyusbad.1419115

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Publication Date : 2024-08-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that affect the stigmatizing attitudes, beliefs and actions of unmarried women at the ages of 18-49 living in Turkey towards abortion. Material and Method: This descriptive study was carried out with an online survey between 1 December 2021 and 20 February 2022 with the participation of 1016 unmarried women. The data were collected using a Demographic Information Form and the Stigmatizing Attitudes, Beliefs and Actions Scale. Results: The mean Stigmatizing Attitudes, Beliefs and Actions Scale score of the participants was found as 29.49 ± 10.428, and statistically significant relationships were determined between the mean scores of the participants and their age, education level, income status, number of siblings, status of being sexually active, place of residence for the longest time, region of residence, belief status, and views about abortion in family and inner circle (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that the abortion-related stigmatizing attitude, belief and action levels of the participants were low, but their attitudes were influenced by several variables. Healthcare professionals should evaluate the attitudes of women towards abortion and make the appropriate interventions based on the social stigma levels of women.
Keywords : Kürtaj, Damgalayıcı tutum, İnanç