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There are various evidence in the literature that health workers are faced with the risk of signing in the epidemic process they work with great devotion. This study, based on literary knowledge, aims to evaluate the perception of health workers about social markings in the epidemic process and to reveal the risks in this area. Method - A measurement tool is created to assess the perception of social markings of health workers. The survey was conducted through an electronic form of survey, with a total of 151 participants reached. The data was analyzed using the IBM SPSS 24.0 package program. The total reliability value of the measure is 0.86 and the reliability values for the dimensions of social marking, professional reputation, exclusion and witnessing marking are 0.91; 0.89; 0.74 and 0.75 respectively. Results- There is a relationship between the lower dimensions of the scale, in general, between the dimensions in the middle and in the positive direction, in addition to the size of professional reputation. The other findings found that 51.2% of health workers experienced social marks. The results of the T-test show that the scale total score and sub-dimensions do not differ according to gender and civic status, and the results of the ANOVA Test also show that the same variables do not differ according to age groups and educational status (p>0.05). The result- It is believed that studies should be carried out to improve the self-sensation of health workers in order to reduce the perception of social signalization, which has a significant negative impact in the long term. It should not be forgotten that the reduction of negative feelings and thoughts in health workers, which are the main actor in the point ofining the quality of the service in the process of providing health services, is extremely important.

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Purpose- There is various evidence in the literature that healthcare workers also face the risk of stigmatization during the epidemic, in which they work with great devotion. In this study, in line with the literature, it is aimed to evaluate the perception of healthcare professionals about social stigmatization in the epidemic process and to reveal the risks in this regard. Methodology-In order to evaluate the social stigma perception of healthcare professionals, a measurement tool specific to this study was created. The research was carried out through the questionnaire created electronically, reaching a total of 151 participants. The data obtained were analyzed with IBM SPSS 24.0 package program. The total reliability value of the scale is 0.86, and the reliability values for social stigma, professional dignity, exclusion and witnessing stigma are respectively; 0.91; 0.89; It is 0.74 and 0.75. Findings- In addition to the professional reputation dimension, there is a moderate and positive relationship between the sub-dimensions of the scale. Another finding obtained in the scope of the research is that healthcare professionals experience 51.2% social stigma. T-test results show that there is no difference in scale total score and sub-dimensions according to gender and marital status, and ANOVA Test results show that there is no difference in the same variables according to age groups and educational status (p> 0.05). Conclusion- It is thought that studies should be conducted to improve the sense of self for healthcare professionals in order to decrease the perception of social stigmatization, which has a very negative impact in the long term. It should not be forgotten that it is extremely important to reduce the negative emotions and thoughts in the healthcare professionals who are the main actors in maintaining the quality of service in the process of providing health services.