OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Public Stigma of Stroke Scale (PSSS). BACKGROUND: The stigma perceived by patients who have had stroke affects the quality of life as well as many health-related factors. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the society's stigmatization of the stroke patient and to reveal the differences related to stroke in different cultures. DESIGN: This study is methodological research. METHODS: This study was conducted with 410 individuals aged 18 and over. The data were collected by using descriptive information form and PSSS. The data were evaluated by using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's Omega reliability, composite reliability, mean variance extracted and test-retest analysis. RESULTS: Factor load values of the scale items were found to vary between 0.585 and 0.904. The fit index values in the scale were found as X CONCLUSION: Turkish version of PSSS is a valid and reliable measurement tool for the evaluation of the stigmatization of stroke patients by the public and for use in clinical practice.