Assistive technology for visually impaired women for use of the female condom: a validation study

OBJECTIVE To validate assistive technology for visually impaired women to learn how to use the female condom. METHOD a methodological development study conducted on a web page, with data collection between May and October 2012. Participants were 14 judges; seven judges in sexual and reproductive health (1st stage) and seven in special education (2nd stage). RESULTS All items have reached the adopted parameter of 70% agreement. In Stage 1 new materials were added to represent the cervix, and instructions that must be heard twice were included in the 2nd stage. CONCLUSION The technology has been validated and is appropriate for its objectives, structure / presentation and relevance. It is an innovative, low cost and valid instrument for promoting health and one which may help women with visual disabilities to use the female condom.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cavalcante,Luana Duarte Wanderley, Oliveira,Giselly Oseni Barbosa, Almeida,Paulo César de, Rebouças,Cristiana Brasil de Almeida, Pagliuca,Lorita Marlena Freitag
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem 2015
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0080-62342015000100014
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!