Educational booklet on labor and delivery: validity study

Area of Science:

• Maternal Health
• Health Education
• Nursing Research

Background:

• Pregnant women require accessible and accurate information regarding labor and delivery.
• Existing educational materials may not adequately meet the needs of the target population.
• Developing validated educational tools is crucial for improving health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate an educational booklet on labor and delivery tailored for pregnant women.
• To ensure the booklet is evidence-based and meets content and face validity standards.
• To assess the clinical applicability and acceptance of the booklet by the target audience.

Main Methods:

• A methodological study employing Echer's framework for booklet construction.
• Content and face validation using the Content Validity Index and Cronbach's alpha with expert judges.
• Clinical validation conducted with a sample of pregnant women.

Main Results:

• The educational booklet achieved a global Content Validity Index of 0.919 (judges) and 0.913 (target audience).
• The final booklet comprises 28 topics across 48 pages, enhanced with professional illustrations.
• Clinical validation involved 22 pregnant women, confirming its relevance and usability.

Conclusions:

• The developed educational booklet is considered a valid and relevant tool for pregnant women.
• Expert judges and the target audience confirmed the booklet's quality and utility.
• This educational technology can effectively promote the health and well-being of pregnant women.