Assistive technology for visually impaired women for use of the female condom: a validation study
Cavalcante, L.D.W.; Oliveira, G.O.B.; Almeida, P.C.és.d.; Rebouças, C.B.d.A.; Pagliuca, L.M.F.
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 49(1): 14-21
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0080-6234 PMID: 25789637 DOI: 10.1590/s0080-623420150000100002Document Number: 626181
To validate assistive technology for visually impaired women to learn how to use the female condom. 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). 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. 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.