Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis

Women's Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review

Volume: 10 Number: 2 June 14, 2025
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Women's Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the results of studies dealing with the stigmatization experiences of women. Materials and Method: A literature search was conducted in the databases of Pubmed, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, ScienceDirect from March 10 to 20, 2022, using the keywords "women and stigma" in the article titles. Out of the 1,160 articles accessed, 839 were excluded based on the initial eligibility criteria. The contents of the remaining 321 articles were examined. From the 55 articles deemed suitable for the subject, those whose full texts were inaccessible or were written in languages other than English or Turkish were excluded. After applying the inclusion criteria, nineteen studies were included in the systematic review. Results: It was determined that women face due to various issues, including obesity, sexual identity and orientation, infertility, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, abortion, and other related challenges. Furthermore, the stigma experienced by women contributes to feelings of hopelessness, depression, deterioration of interpersonal relationships, and increased vulnerability to violence. Conclusion: It is crucial to enhance societal awareness regarding the prevention of the stigmatization of women by identifying the issues they face. Educating the public about stigmatization and its consequences is essential, as is the development and implementation of strategies to prevent discrimination against women in government policies and health services.

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Ethical Statement

Since this study was a systematic review, it did not require ethics committee approval. Informed consent was not obtained as the study conducted from open databases.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Journal Section

Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis

Publication Date

June 14, 2025

Submission Date

September 4, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 31, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Balkan, E., & Hotun Şahin, N. (2025). Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review. İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, 10(2), 269-281. https://doi.org/10.61399/ikcusbfd.1353825
AMA
1.Balkan E, Hotun Şahin N. Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review. İKÇÜSBFD. 2025;10(2):269-281. doi:10.61399/ikcusbfd.1353825
Chicago
Balkan, Elif, and Nevin Hotun Şahin. 2025. “Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review”. İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 10 (2): 269-81. https://doi.org/10.61399/ikcusbfd.1353825.
EndNote
Balkan E, Hotun Şahin N (June 1, 2025) Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review. İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 10 2 269–281.
IEEE
[1]E. Balkan and N. Hotun Şahin, “Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review”, İKÇÜSBFD, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 269–281, June 2025, doi: 10.61399/ikcusbfd.1353825.
ISNAD
Balkan, Elif - Hotun Şahin, Nevin. “Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review”. İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 10/2 (June 1, 2025): 269-281. https://doi.org/10.61399/ikcusbfd.1353825.
JAMA
1.Balkan E, Hotun Şahin N. Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review. İKÇÜSBFD. 2025;10:269–281.
MLA
Balkan, Elif, and Nevin Hotun Şahin. “Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review”. İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 269-81, doi:10.61399/ikcusbfd.1353825.
Vancouver
1.Elif Balkan, Nevin Hotun Şahin. Women’s Health and Stigmatization: A Systematic Review. İKÇÜSBFD. 2025 Jun. 1;10(2):269-81. doi:10.61399/ikcusbfd.1353825



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