Turkish validity and reliability of the Internalized AIDS‐Related Stigma Scale. Issue 3 (8th December 2020) - Öztürk, Servet
Abstract: Purpose: This study was conducted methodologically to adapt the Internalized AIDS‐Related Stigma Scale (IA‐RSS) to Turkish society. Design and Methods: The universe of the study consisted of 250 people who were treated in the infectious diseases outpatient clinic. A total of 60 individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) composed the sample. The Individual Information Form and IA‐RSS were used for data collection. Findings: All the statistical procedures performed in the validity and reliability stages of the study show that the scale is a valid, reliable measurement tool for the Turkish culture. Practice Implications: The Turkish version of the IA‐RSS was determined as a valid and reliable screening tool that measures internal stigmatization in living with HIV.