Educational booklet on labor and delivery: validity study

Abstract

Objectives: to develop and validate an educational booklet on labor and delivery for pregnant women. Methods: this methodological study involved constructing and validating a booklet based on Echer’s framework. We used the Content Validity Index and Cronbach’s alpha for content and face validation, selecting judges according to Fering’s criteria. We then conducted a clinical validation with the target population. Results: the booklet, developed based on evidence from an integrative review and validated by judges and the target audience, achieved global Content Validity Index of 0.919 and 0.913, respectively. After clinical validation with 22 pregnant women, it included 28 topics and 48 pages, with illustrations by a graphic designer. Conclusions: expert judges and the target audience considered this educational technology valid, deeming it a relevant tool for promoting the health of pregnant women.