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

Authors

  • Luana Duarte Wanderley Cavalcante Universidade Federal do Ceará; Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Giselly Oseni Barbosa Oliveira Universidade Federal do Ceará; Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Paulo César de Almeida Universidade Federal do Ceará; Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Cristiana Brasil de Almeida Rebouças Universidade Federal do Ceará; Nursing Department; Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca Universidade Federal do Ceará; Nursing Department; Universidade Federal do Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000100002

Abstract

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.

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2015-02-01

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How to Cite

Assistive technology for visually impaired women for use of the female condom: a validation study . (2015). Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 49(1), 14-21. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000100002