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Construction and validation of educational materials for the prevention of metabolic syndrome in adolescents1 1 Paper extracted from Master’s Thesis “Construção e Validação de Material Educativo para Prevenção de Síndrome Metabólica em Adolescentes”, presented to Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, PI, Brazil. Supported by Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado do Piauí (FAPEPI), Brazil, process #774397/2012.

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To develop and validate an educational technology focused on prevention of metabolic syndrome among adolescents.

Methods:

This was methodological research. Using an integrative review, the available publications on the subject were analyzed. Then, this knowledge was used to describe the theoretical content and, with the help of a graphic designer, the art and layout of the pages were developed. In the third phase, the booklet was evaluated and validated by 21 specialists and 39 adolescents. Data collection included three different questionnaires, according to the focus of evaluation of each group of participants, analyzed for reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha) and agreement by Infraclass Correlation Coefficient.

Results:

The mean score attributed by technical content experts was 91.7%, and the content validity index, measured by experts responses, was 0.98, showing high reliability and agreement. In addition, the level of agreement of the positive responses given by adolescents was 88.4%.

Conclusion:

the educational booklet has proved to be a valid and reliable tool to be used for promoting adolescent health.

Descriptors:
Validation Studies; Educational Technology; Metabolic Syndrome X; Health Education; Adolescent

RESUMO

Objetivo:

construir e validar tecnologia educativa voltada para prevenção de síndrome metabólica entre adolescentes.

Método:

pesquisa metodológica em que, inicialmente, por meio de revisão integrativa, foram analisadas as publicações disponíveis sobre a temática. Em seguida, utilizou-se tal conhecimento para construção do conteúdo teórico abordado e, com auxílio de designer gráfico, foi elaborada a arte e diagramação das páginas. Na terceira fase, validação do material construído, 21 especialistas e 39 adolescentes avaliaram a cartilha. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizados três questionários distintos, de acordo com o foco de avaliação de cada grupo de participantes, analisados quanto à confiabilidade (alpha de Cronbach) e concordância (coeficiente de correlação intraclasse).

Resultados:

a média dos escores atribuídos pelos juízes de conteúdo e técnicos foi de 91,7%, e o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo global, mensurado por meio das respostas dos juízes em design, foi de 0,98, ambos com confiabilidade da escala e concordância das respostas altas. Além disso, o nível de concordância das respostas positivas dadas pelos adolescentes foi de 88,4%.

Conclusão:

a cartilha educativa mostrou-se instrumento válido e confiável para ser utilizada a fim de promover a saúde dos adolescentes.

Descritores:
Estudos de Validação; Tecnologia Educacional; Síndrome X Metabólica; Educação em Saúde; Adolescente

RESUMEN

Objetivo:

Construir y validar una tecnología educativa volcada para prevención del síndrome metabólico entre adolescentes.

Métodos:

Se trata de una investigación metodológica. Al principio, a través de revisión integrativa, se analizaron las publicaciones disponibles sobre el tema. A continuación, se utilizó este conocimiento para la construcción del contenido teórico abordado y, con ayuda de un diseñador gráfico, se elaboró el arte y la composición de las páginas. En la tercera fase, se dio la validación del material construido, 21 especialistas y 39 adolescentes evaluaron la cartilla. Para la recogida de datos se utilizaron tres cuestionarios distintos de acuerdo con el foco de evaluación de cada grupo de participantes, analizados en cuanto a la fiabilidad (Alpha de Cronbach) y concordancia (Coeficiente de Correlación Intraclase).

Resultados:

la media de las puntuaciones atribuidas por los jueces de contenido y técnicos fue del 91.7%; el Índice de Validez de Contenido global, valorado a través de las respuestas de los jueces en diseño, fue del 0.98, ambos con fiabilidad de escala y concordancia de las respuestas altas. Además, el nivel de conformidad de las respuestas positivas dadas por los adolescentes fue del 88.4%.

Conclusión:

la cartilla educativa se mostró como un instrumento válido y fiable para ser utilizada en el fomento de la salud de los adolescentes.

Descriptores:
Estudios de Validación; Tecnología Educacional; Síndrome X Metabólico; Educación en Salud; Adolescente

Introduction

The worldwide population, including within Brazil, underwent a process of socioeconomic transformation in the last century. The advent of modernization, brought by the innumerable (re)developed technologies, favored the improvement of quality of life and greater convenience in daily life; however, it also affected eating habits and energy expenditure, which crucially influences the health-disease process.

In addition to the issue of genetic predisposition, individuals are at risk of developing obesity, diabetes mellitus (DM), systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), and metabolic syndrome (MS)11 Barbalho SM, Kawakubo AM, Souza KGF, Traldi JG Júnior, Mendes CG, Nery, FM, et al. Estudo da presença de síndrome metabólica e relação com o histórico familiar em escolares. Semina: Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. [Internet]. 2013; 34(1):23-32 [Acesso 10 ago 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/seminabio/article/view/10455/13733.
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. The MS represents the most common metabolic abnormality, currently, and is responsible for the majority of cardiovascular events within the population22 Bortoletto MSS, Souza RKT, Cabrera MAS, González AD. Síndrome Metabólica, componentes e fatores associados em adultos de 40 anos ou mais de um município da Região Sul do Brasil. Cad Saúde Coletiva. [Internet]. 2016;24(1):32-40 [Acesso 10 ago 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-462X2016000100032.
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Due to its magnitude, multiple population studies have been developed worldwide on MS, demonstrating a prevalence of: 24.3% in European and American adults33 Scuteri A, Laurent S, Cucca F, Cockcroft J, Cunha PG, Mañas LR, et al. Metabolic Syndrome across Europe: different clusters of risk factors. European J Preventive Cardiol. [Internet]. 2015 [citedAgo 12 2016];2(4):486-91. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24647805.
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; 13.7% in children of both sexes in Cutitiba, (PR), Brazil44 Titski ACK, Moser DC, Cieslak F, Mascarenhas LPG, Silva MJC, Leite N. Frequência de Síndrome Metabólica em escolares. Pensar a Prática. [Internet]. 2014;17(1):116-28 [Acesso 12 ago 2016]. Disponível em: https://www.revistas.ufg.br/fef/article/view/19664.
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; an overall rate of 32.5% (95% CI: 30.1% - 35.0%), with no significant difference between sexes was identified in a systematic review55 Mitchell AJ, Vancampfort D, Sweers K, Van WR, Yu W, De Hert M. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Metabolic Abnormalities in Schizophrenia and Related Disorders - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Schizopherenia Bull. [Internet]. 2013 [citedNov 03 2016];39(2):306-18. Availabre from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22207632.
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These data revealed that MS exists in a considerable portion of the population, including among the youngest individuals, and that it is fundamental to implement public health programs focused on these aspects. In this context, for effectiveness of primary prevention, health education is a fundamental tool for the development of self-care and coping with the health-disease process, through exchange of popular and scientific knowledge that reconstructs meanings and attitudes66 Coelho MMF, Torres RAM, Miranda KCL, Cabral RL, Almeida LKG, Queiroz MVO. Educação em saúde com adolescentes: compartilhando vivências e reflexões. Cienc Cuid Saúde. [Internet]. 2012;11(2):390-395 [Acesso 15 ago 2016]. Disponível em: http://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/CiencCuidSaude/article/view/14271.
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Health education is frequently associated with the use of printed educational materials, while the concomitant application of verbal guidance along with what is written makes the method more effective, and facilitates the comprehension of the subject, which promotes improvement in adaptation to the social/cultural context in which it is integrated77 Sousa CS, Turrini RNT. Validação de constructo de tecnologia educativa para pacientes mediante aplicação da técnica Delphi. Acta Paul Enferm. [Internet]. 2012;25(6):990-6.[Acesso 15 ago 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-21002012000600026.
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Considering these issues, this study aims to develop and validate an educational booklet aimed at prevention of metabolic syndrome among adolescents. Thus, it is expected to contribute to the knowledge of the population on the identification of risk factors and health promotion, as well as to guide professionals in developing health education actions.

Methods

This was a methodological research study, conducted from March of 2015 to September of 2016. Specific guidelines were used for development and validation of guidance materials for health care88 Echer IC. The development of handbooks of health care guidelines. Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem. [Internet]. 2005 [citedJun 23 2016];13(5):754-7. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rlae/v13n5/v13n5a22.pdf.
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In the first phase of the study (integrative review), the main publications on the prevention of metabolic syndrome in adolescents were analyzed, to compose the theoretical knowledge to be approached. Then, in the second phase, the art was developed using figures, formatting, configuration and layout of the pages by a graphic designer.

The third phase (content validation) was performed by experts distributed in three distinct categories: eight content experts (researchers/professors in the area of MS, adolescent health, educational technologies and/or validation of instruments); six technical experts (professionals with experience in MS and adolescent health); and seven experts with professional design experience. To establish parameters for selection of participants, a system of expert classification was used, as well as snowball sampling, a technique widely used when the population has characteristics that are difficult to find.

The target audience, selected based on the results found in a previous study, was also accessed99 Carvalho RBN, Nobre RS, Guimarães MR, Teixeira SEXM, Silva ARV. Risk factors associated with the development of metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents. Acta Paul Enferm. [Internet]. 2016 [citedNov 14 2016];29(4):439-45. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/ape/v29n4/en_1982-0194-ape-29-04-0439.pdf.
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. In the mentioned study, the author evaluated 421 students from the municipal public schools of the city of Picos-PI, regarding the risk factors for MS, finding 77 individuals with the presence of two or more of these factors. The individuals identified with increased risk, who met the inclusion criteria, were selected: ages between 14 and 17 years, regularly enrolled in one of the municipal public schools of the city in question, at least two risk factors for MS, and having availability for 20 to 30 minutes to participate by reading the booklet and responding to the evaluation questionnaire. The final sample consisted of 39 adolescents.

According to the specific focus of each group of participants, three instruments were used: the first focused on content and technical aspects, the second on design experts, and the third was geared toward the target audiences.

The assessment questionnaire sent to content and technical experts was the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM), which identifies the difficulty and convenience of educational materials. This is a three-point Likert scale in which a list of statements related to content, writing style, graphic illustration, presentation, motivation and cultural suitability are evaluated and rated as: one = inadequate, two = partially adequate, and three = adequate. The final scores should be equal to or greater than 60%, in order to consider the material adequate1010 Doak CC, Doak LG, Root JH. Teaching patients with low literacy skills. 2th ed. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott; 1996. 212 p..

The assessment questionnaire for design experts presented questions regarding the characteristics of the illustrations. Similar to the previous questionnaire, the rating for the answers used a Likert scale type, in this case a four-point scale, defined as: one = totally disagree, two = disagree, three = agree, and four = totally agree. In this case, the Content Validity Index (CVI) was used to validate the instrument; value greater than 0.78 were accepted as valid1111 Borges JWP, Moreira TMM, Rodrigues MTP, Souza ACC, Silva DB. Content validation of the dimensions constituing non-adherence to treatment of arterial hypertension. Rev Esc Enferm USP. [Internet]. 2013 [citedMai 22 2017]; 47(5):1076-82. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v47n5/0080-6234-reeusp-47-05-1076.pdf.
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The last instrument, the assessment questionnaire for the target audience, contained items on organization, writing style, presentation and motivation domains; a minimum of 75% agreement on positive responses was required1212 Bispo GLR, Pedrosa EN, Wanderley RMM, Corrêa SMS. Development and validation of the nursing instrument to postpartum consultation. J Nurs UFPE. [internet]. 2012 [citedMai 22 2017]; 6(3): 596-605. Available from: http://www.revista.ufpe.br/revistaenfermagem/index.php/revista/article/view/2245.
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The professional information about the experts, and the sociodemographic and clinical data of the adolescents, was organized in Excel 8.0 software; a descriptive analysis with calculation of absolute and relative frequencies was obtained, as well as measurement of central tendency (mean and median), and of dispersion (standard deviation and interquartile range).

The reliability of the instruments was analyzed using Cronbach’s Alpha and the Infraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) to evaluate agreement among the experts, at a significance level of 5%. Both statistical tests are presented in a ranged scale between 0 and 1, and values higher than 0.8 were acceptable1313 Fiel A. Descobrindo a estatística usando o SPSS. 2ª ed. Porto Alegre: Artmed; 2009. 688 p.. These data were calculated using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20.0. After evaluation of all the suggestions made by experts and adolescents, the booklet was adapted according the needs and expectations of the population.

The research project was evaluated by the Research Ethics Committee of UFPI, through the Brazil Platform, obtaining approval in January of 2016, under protocol No. 1,394,242. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical precepts established in Resolution 466/2012 of the National Health Council1414 Ministério da Saúde (BR). Resolução N° 466, de 12 de dezembro de 2012. Conselho Nacional de Saúde. 2012. [acesso em 15 abr 2015]. Disponível em: <http://conselho.saude.gov.br/resolucoes/2012/Reso466.pdf>.
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Results

In the booklet development, the theoretical content was based on the knowledge available in the literature, ensuring complete information for adolescents, without being tiresome. This is reflected, for example, in the number of pages of the booklet, as well as in the choice of colors, which had the intention of being pleasant and attracting the reader’s attention.

Thus, instead of simply describing the information, it was decided to write a story, where the main character is a teenager who was diagnosed at risk for metabolic syndrome during a clinical assessment performed by health professionals at his school. At first, the character talks about his routine and how this condition was discovered. Then, by means of a conversation with the reader, basic concepts of MS are presented as well as methods for prevention; finally, he highlights the changes acquired in his family and school life.

To guarantee interactivity of the booklet for adolescents, two games throughout were inserted the history: a word-hunter to remember/memorize the components of MS, and a seven errors game to help with how to choose healthy foods. The booklet was develop for a young population, specifically adolescents; so all content choices and illustrations were defined according to the needs of these individuals.

Next, eight content experts were part of the booklet validation portion of the study; they were predominantly female (62.5%), with a mean age of 33.5+4.0 years. All the participants were nurses, and 75% pursued a doctoral-level degree. In addition, there were six technical experts, with a median age of 35.0 years, the majority of whom were female (66.7%); there was an equal participation of nurses, physicians and nutritionists.

Both content and technical experts responded to the SAM questionnaire. Table 1 shows each question, according to the attributes to be checked, and the number of individuals who rated the item as “inadequate”, “partially adequate”, and “adequate”.

Table 1
Content and technical expert evaluation regarding content, language, graphic illustrations, presentation, stimulation/motivation, and cultural adequacy of the booklet. Picos, Piauí, Brazil, 2016.

The data shows that only one expert evaluated item 1.3 as “inadequate”. Considering that no suggestions were added, and that the others experts evaluated the item as “adequate” (11) or “partially adequate” (02), no change was made in the booklet.

The items 2.5 and 6.2 showed agreement by all the experts, demonstrating that learning is facilitated by the topics, and that the images and examples are culturally appropriate. In addition, the most frequent classification attributed to the rest of the items assessed by the experts was “adequate”, reflecting their suggestions that the material was suitable.

Figure 1 shows the value score of the SAM, defined by the individual responses of each expert, calculated in percentages (line y - vertical), according to the respective participant (line x - horizontal).

Figure 1
Percentage value of SAM score, referring to the evaluation of each content and technical expert. Picos, Piauí, Brazil, 2016.

The mean score obtained was 91.7%, with a standard deviation of + 9.2%, with a minimum value of 66.7%, and a maximum value of 100.0%. This result was considered very satisfactory. Moreover, reliability (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.8) and agreement of responses (ICC > 0.8) was high, and statistically significant (p=0.000). Thus, the booklet was validated by content and technical experts.

The evaluation of the booklet was followed by the collaboration of seven professionals with design experience, mean age of 30.4 + 9.7 years, and male prevalence (71.6%). These individuals answered an adapted questionnaire, which enabled the qualification of the illustrations. Table 2 presents the answers attributed to each statement made, in which the experts could indicate, “Totally disagree”, “disagree”, “agree”, or “totally agree”, and the calculated CVI for each item.

Table 2
Design experts’ evaluation regarding the characterization of the graphic illustrations of the booklet. Picos, Piauí, Brazil, 2016.

The CVI calculated for each item reached the maximum value (1.0) for most of the cases; only item 2 obtained a different index (0.86), which did not compromise the results, as it was higher than the established limit. The global CVI computed was 0.98, the reliability (cronbach’s alpha = 0.917) and the concordance of the responses (ICC = 0.917) (p = 0.000) were classified as high. The booklet was also successfully validated by experts in the design area.

After adapting the material according to expert observations, the validation process was finalized with the contributions of the adolescents. It is worth emphasizing that this is not a clinical stage, but rather the verification with the population about the clarity, comprehension and relevance of the booklet content.

Adolescents aged 14 to 17 years participated in the study. The predominant sex was female (61.5%), and the majority self-reported as mixed ethnicity (61.5%). The family income of 61.5% was up to one times the monthly minimum wage; and 94.9% lived with their parents.

Adolescents were asked to respond to an adapted questionnaire1212 Bispo GLR, Pedrosa EN, Wanderley RMM, Corrêa SMS. Development and validation of the nursing instrument to postpartum consultation. J Nurs UFPE. [internet]. 2012 [citedMai 22 2017]; 6(3): 596-605. Available from: http://www.revista.ufpe.br/revistaenfermagem/index.php/revista/article/view/2245.
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, seeking to analyze the organization, writing style, presentation and motivation of the booklet with the target audience. Table 3 shows the results obtained for each question, and the respective level of agreement for the answers.

Table 3
Target audience evaluation regarding the organization, writing style, presentation and motivation of the booklet. Picos, Piauí, Brazil, 2016.

Among the four domains evaluated, writing style was the one that received the most positive responses: all the adolescents found the sentences easy to understand, 94.9% stated that written content was clear, and 97.4% that it was interesting, revealing the adequacy of the booklet for the target audience. The level of agreement of the positive responses ranged from 66.7% to 100.0% among the items addressed, totaling 88.4% in a general way, a sufficient score for validation of the educational booklet by the population.

Discussion

In this study, the validation process was conducted with the participation of several professionals, representing a very favorable aspect, as it was possible to obtain significant specialized knowledge within the theme addressed by the material. Therefore, as in other research, a multidisciplinary, complete educational material was developed1515 Rabeh SAN, Gonçalves MBB, Cliri MHL, Nogueira PC, Miyazaki MY. Construção e Validação de um módulo educativo virtual para terapia tópica em feridas crônicas. Ver Enferm UERJ. [Internet]. 2012;20(esp. 1):603-8 [Acesso 23 jun 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/index.php/enfermagemuerj/article/view/5819.
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-1616 Martins MC, Ferreira AMV, Nascimento LA, Aires JS, Almeida PC, Ximenes LB. Influência de estratégia educativa na promoção do uso de alimentos regionais. Rev RENE. [Internet]. 2015;16(2):242-9 [Acesso 10 set 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/index.php/rene/article/view/2718.
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The use of technology based on the active participation of the multiprofessional team is fundamental to improving the quality of care. In addition, the contributions suggested by the population were also fundamental to the process, because they represent the target of these health actions. Therefore, there was a concern to include the adolescents in the analysis of the booklet, as was done in other studies in the area1717 Costa PB, Chagas ACMA, Joventino ES, Dod RCMT, Oriá MOB, Ximenes LB. Construção e validação de um manual educativo para a promoção do aleitamento materno. Rev. RENE. [Internet]. 2013;14(6):1160-7 [Acesso 10 set 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/index.php/rene/article/view/3732.
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-1818 Guimarães FJ, Carvalho ARLF, Pagliuca LMF. Elaboração e validação de instrumento de avaliação de tecnologia assistiva. Rev Eletr Enferm. [Internet]. 2015;17(2):302-11 [Acesso 10 set 2016]. Disponível em: https://www.fen.ufg.br/revista/v17/n2/pdf/v17n2a14.pdf.
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In general, the answers of the experts were concordant, as can be seen in the presented results. From the answers obtained in the SAM, given by content and technical experts (Figure 1), the mean score obtained was 91.7%, with high reliability and agreement.

Corroborating with these data, other methodological studies of educational technology development also validated their materials with high statistical indexes: the development of material for patients submitted to orthognathic surgery was concluded with an internal consistency of 0.972 and ICC of 0.60177 Sousa CS, Turrini RNT. Validação de constructo de tecnologia educativa para pacientes mediante aplicação da técnica Delphi. Acta Paul Enferm. [Internet]. 2012;25(6):990-6.[Acesso 15 ago 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-21002012000600026.
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; the booklet for healthy eating during pregnancy was validated with a level of concordance between the experts ranging from 0.818 to 0.954 for the evaluated items1919 Oliveira SC, Lopes MVO, Fernandes AFC. Development and validation of an educational booklet for healthy eating during pregnancy. Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem. [Internet]. 2014 [citedSet 10 2016];22(4):611-20. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rlae/v22n4/pt_0104-1169-rlae-22-04-00611.pdf.
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The validation by experts in the design area also achieved excellent indices, with a global CVI equal to 0.98, as well as high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha=0.917) and high agreement for the answers (ICC = 0.917) (p = 0.000).

With a slightly lower index, a recent research conducted in Belém (PA), which validated an educational technology on postpartum care, obtained a global CVI equal to 0.812020 Teixeira E, Martins TDR, Miranda PO, Cabral BG, Silva BAC, Rodrigues LSS. Educational technology on potpartum care: development and validation. Rev Baiana Enferm. [Internet]. 2016 [citedSet 10 2016];30(2):1-10. Available from: https://portalseer.ufba.br/index.php/enfermagem/article/download/15358/pdf_53.
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. Another methodological research study conducted in Fortaleza (CE), which validated booklets for birth attendants, obtained a global CVI of 0.942121 Teles LMR, Oliveira AS, Campos FC, Lima TM, Costa CC, Gomes FS, et al. Development and validating na educational booklet for childbirth companions. Rev Esc Enferm USP. [Internet]. 2014 [citedSet 23 2016];48(6):977-84. Available from: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0080-62342014000600977.
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It is necessary to emphasize that, although the booklet was well evaluated by the experts, suggestions and observation were added, in order to guarantee a quality piece of educational material for the population; these details enrich the final product and improve its applicability, by reformulating information, replacing terms and reviewing illustrations1717 Costa PB, Chagas ACMA, Joventino ES, Dod RCMT, Oriá MOB, Ximenes LB. Construção e validação de um manual educativo para a promoção do aleitamento materno. Rev. RENE. [Internet]. 2013;14(6):1160-7 [Acesso 10 set 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/index.php/rene/article/view/3732.
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Thus, after suggestion of an expert, current and reliable data regarding the practice of physical activity was researched. The change in the booklet followed the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO)2222 World Health Organization. Global recommendations on physical activity for health. Genebra: WHO. 2010. [cited Jun 12, 2016]. Available from: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2010/9789241599979_eng.pdf>.
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, which indicates that physical exercise for children and adolescents, aged 5 to 17 years, should be at least 60 minutes daily of moderate or vigorous activity.

Two other experts emphasized the need for the protagonist of the story to be an overweight character, noting that this is a visible risk factor that is closely associated with MS. Indeed, the scientific literature accurately states this relationship, and the image of the character was adapted2323 Faria FR, Faria ER, Faria FR, Paula HAA, Franceschini SCC, Priore SE. Associação entre os componentes da síndrome metabólica e indicadores antropométricos e de composição corporal em adolescentes. RevAssoc Bras Nutrição. [Internet]. 2014;6(1):13-20 [Acesso 15 out 2016]. Disponível em: https://www.rasbran.com.br/rasbran/article/view/163.
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In addition, images that express social inclusion were added to the booklet, as proposed by an expert. This was a lack of attention of the author, because the Brazilian Constitution is clear in guaranteeing everyone the right to inclusion, with equality and respect for the dignity of the human person and his social function. In this context, the State is responsible for creating conditions so that everyone can effectively be included in the society, and the participation of each citizen is fundamental in the design of healthy living environments2525 Araújo LAD, Maia MA. Cidade, dever constitucional de inclusão social e a acessibilidade. Rev Direito Cidade. [Internet]. 2016;8(1):225-244 [Acesso 15 out 2016]. Disponível em: http://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/index.php/rdc/article/view/19901.
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Finally, the responses of the target audience showed a level of agreement of positive responses equal to 88.4%. However, it is necessary to highlight the motivation aspect, in which the answers were the least satisfactory, because although most respondents felt motivated to read the entire booklet, an expressive number of adolescents did not or were only partially motivated. The questionnaire was administered during testing periods at school, which probably had some influence on the answers, although the researcher explained that there would be no impact on the participants’ school performance for participating in the research; however, anxiety and a desire to return to the classroom were noticeable.

From this perspective, the difficulty faced by the author in dealing with such a demanding public is clear. The educational booklet is a working proposal to support health education, which must be able to teach and stimulate the reader’s willingness to take responsibility for himself; nevertheless, the integrated use of this resource with other active methodologies is fundamental.

Conclusion

At the end of the study, it is possible to conclude that the proposed objective was achieved. The educational booklet entitled “Metabolic Syndrome: How can it be prevented?” was validated regarding content, language, and presentation with experts, and for writing style, presentation, and understanding with the target population.

We hope that this educational booklet will actually be used for health promotion in the population, especially adolescents, so that they reflect on their current lifestyle and adopt the recommendations indicated in the material. From this perspective, nurses and other health professionals, as subjects committed to public health, play a critical role, whose responsibility is to act with a focus on health education and disease prevention.

Finally, the reflection presented here is also focused on the environment for young people. Schools, families, and the community must be prepared to facilitate the routine of healthy eating, physical activity, and weight and stress control, as well as to reduce alcohol consumption and tobacco use.

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    Paper extracted from Master’s Thesis “Construção e Validação de Material Educativo para Prevenção de Síndrome Metabólica em Adolescentes”, presented to Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, PI, Brazil. Supported by Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado do Piauí (FAPEPI), Brazil, process #774397/2012.

Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    2017

History

  • Received
    01 Jan 2017
  • Accepted
    19 June 2017
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