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Health Problems of Civilization
eISSN: 2354-0265
ISSN: 2353-6942
Health Problems of Civilization Physical activity: diseases and issues recognized by the WHO
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS' STIGMATIZING ATTITUDES TOWARDS ABORTION, FAMILY PLANNING ATTITUDES, AND FATALISM IN HEALTH: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Gönül Gökçay
1
,
Nida Efetürk
2
,
Ayşe Çevirme
3

  1. Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kafkas University, Kars, Türkiye
  2. Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Türkiye
  3. Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sakarya University, Serdivan, Türkiye
Health Prob Civil.
Online publish date: 2024/12/11
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Background
Abortion regulations and associated social stigma in Türkiye significantly influence access to reproductive health services and decision-making. Societal beliefs in fatalism and religious influences further shape healthcare utilization, contributing to increased risky behaviors and reluctance to seek treatment.

Material and methods
This study investigates the relationship between stigmatizing attitudes towards abortion, attitudes towards family planning, and religious health fatalism. Designed as a descriptive and correlational study, it included 1,495 participants aged 18 and older. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27-V.

Results
Participants exhibited moderate levels of stigmatizing attitudes towards abortion and health-related fatalism and high levels of positive attitudes towards family planning. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a moderate negative relationship between stigmatizing attitudes towards abortion and attitudes towards family planning, alongside a moderate positive relationship between stigmatizing attitudes towards abortion and health-related fatalism.

Conclusions
The findings highlight that opposition to abortion negatively impacts attitudes towards family planning, with religious beliefs and fatalistic views significantly shaping these attitudes. Community awareness programs addressing stigma around abortion and family planning can enhance service accessibility. Moreover, culturally sensitive counseling and educational initiatives addressing the influence of religious and fatalistic beliefs could foster a better understanding of reproductive health, improving health outcomes within society.

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religious health, fatalism, stigmatization, abortion, family planning


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