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Abstract
Aims
The aim of this study was to adapt the contraceptive use stigma (CUS) scale into Turkish and review its validity and reliability.
Methods
This methodological study comprised of 140 women. For the adaptation of the CUS scale into Turkish, translation and cultural adaptation into the Turkish language was performed. Then, its psychometric properties were evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis.
Results
It was determined that the CUS scale consisted of seven items and one subscale. In the confirmatory factor analysis, the fit index values of the scale were found to be suitable. The intraclass correlation coefficient of test–retest reliability was 0.73, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.85.
Conclusion
The Turkish version of the CUS scale is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used to measure women's stigmatising beliefs and attitudes regarding the use of contraceptives.
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International Journal of Nursing Practice is a fully refereed journal that publishes original scholarly work that advances the international understanding and development of nursing, both as a profession and as an academic discipline. The Journal focuses on research papers and professional discussion papers that have a sound scientific, theoretical or philosophical base. Preference is given to high-quality papers written in a way that renders them accessible to a wide audience without compromising quality. The primary criteria for acceptance are excellence, relevance and clarity. All articles are peer-reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.