INFOGRAPHIC FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CAREGIVERS: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF OBSTETRIC CARE^*

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Care for the prevention of Covid-19 during pregnancy and birth.

2. Guidance for pregnant women and accompanying persons on obstetric care in the maternity ward.

3. Educational technology to assist professionals in health promotion.

4. Infographic for preventing harm to the obstetric population.

ABSTRACT

Objective:

to describe the process of construction and validation of an educational infographic with guidelines for pregnant women and companions in obstetric care in the context of Covid-19.

Method:

methodological research based on Instructional System Design guidelines and conducted from January 2021 to March 2022, in the State of Santa Catarina - Brazil, in three moments: scoping review, interviews with nurses from an Obstetric Emergency, and elaboration of educational technology and validation with experts. The analysis was anchored in content analysis with Content Validity Index.

Results:

the infographic addresses care for the prevention of Covid-19 infection, guidance on the onset of labor, when to seek maternity care, and care during hospitalization of pregnant women. The infographic obtained a Content Validity Index of 83.3%.

Conclusion:

educational technology was considered adequate for disseminating information and assisting professionals in promoting health and preventing injuries to the obstetric population.

DESCRIPTORS:
Educational technology; Health education; Pregnant women; Patient companion; Covid-19.