Assessing the different types of abortion stigma in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon

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Measuring abortion stigma in the community is a crucial undertaking that contributes to our understanding of the multi faced factors shaping reproductive health perceptions. Abortion, a complex and contentious topic globally, is often accompanied by societal attitudes, cultural norms and legal constraints. Assessing the levels (self, enact and felt stigma) of abortion stigma involves examining the subtle yet pervasive beliefs, stereotypes and prejudices that impact individuals seeking or providing abortion services. This exploration not only sheds the light on the prevailing sentiments within a community but also informs strategies to destigmatize reproductive choices and improve access to safe healthcare practices. The method used play a role in capturing the nuanced dimension of abortion stigma and facilitating evidenced -based interventions for more inclusive and supportive reproductive health policies.