[Development and validating an educational booklet for childbirth companions]

Area of Science:

• Health Education
• Maternal Health
• Content Development

Background:

• Childbirth companions play a vital role in supporting expectant and new parents.
• A need exists for accessible, validated educational materials for these companions.
• Existing resources may not adequately cover the full spectrum of care from gestation to postpartum.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the methodology for producing and validating an educational booklet for childbirth companions.
• To ensure the booklet's content and presentation are suitable for the target audience.
• To assess the readability and comprehensibility of the educational material.

Main Methods:

• A methodological study involving situational assessment, content development, expert and target audience consultation, and revisions.
• Utilized the Flesch Reading Ease Formula for readability assessment.
• Employed Content Validity Index (CVI) to evaluate content accuracy and relevance.

Main Results:

• High concordance rates (≥81.8%) were achieved among companions regarding organization, writing style, presentation, and relevance.
• The overall Content Validity Index (CVI) for the booklet was 0.94.
• The booklet was classified as easy or very easy to read, indicating high accessibility.

Conclusions:

• The educational booklet for childbirth companions has been validated by both subject matter experts and the target audience.
• The content and presentation are deemed appropriate for effective use in supporting individuals through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
• The validated booklet serves as a reliable and accessible resource for childbirth companions.