Prevention of non-suicidal self-injury: construction and validation of educational material

Abstract

Objective: to develop and validate educational material to strengthen adolescent health care on non-suicidal self-injury. Method: methodological research designed in three stages: (1) construction of the material based on a mixed study on needs related to the theme through social networks and an umbrella review on health care related to non-suicidal self-injury; (2) validation with 10 experts in mental health and/or self-inflicted violence selected through the Lattes Platform; (3) evaluation by the target public, with health professionals being invited, without restriction of training. Validation and evaluation data were collected by using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Suitability Assessment of Materials for evaluation of health-related information for adults. We used descriptive statistics, content validity index, and Gwet’s AC1 test. Results: the material obtained good general acceptance and reliability in the validation by the experts (AC1= 0.633; p=0.0000) and in the evaluation by the target public (AC1=0.716; p=0.0000). All professionals pointed out the personal contribution and educational potential of the material. Conclusion: we highlight the construction of science-based educational material to strengthen the health care for adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury.