TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.51, sa.3, ss.1302-1309, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)
Background/aim: Stigma has a high incidence and adversely affects people with diabetes. In this context, patients face difficulties such as fear of losing their jobs, travel restrictions, isolation from social life, problems related to mental health, and feeling of wellness. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the stigma assessment scale in individuals with type 2 diabetes.