Development and Validation of an Information Booklet Aimed at Promoting Mental Health for Pregnant Women with a History of Abuse.

Sapkota, D; Baird, K; Saito, A; Budhathoki, SS; Pokharel, R; Basnet, S; Anderson, D

Development and Validation of an Information Booklet Aimed at Promoting Mental Health for Pregnant Women with a History of Abuse.

Sapkota, D Baird, K

Saito, A Budhathoki, SS Pokharel, R Basnet, S Anderson, D

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Publisher:: Nepal Health Research Council
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2020, 17, (4), pp. 456-462
Issue Date:: 2020-01-21

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dc.contributor.author	Sapkota, D
dc.contributor.author	Baird, K https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0142-6962
dc.contributor.author	Saito, A
dc.contributor.author	Budhathoki, SS
dc.contributor.author	Pokharel, R
dc.contributor.author	Basnet, S
dc.contributor.author	Anderson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8996-9624
dc.date.accessioned	2020-08-10T06:30:05Z
dc.date.available	2020-01-21
dc.date.available	2020-08-10T06:30:05Z
dc.date.issued	2020-01-21
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2020, 17, (4), pp. 456-462
dc.identifier.issn	1727-5482
dc.identifier.issn	1999-6217
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/142050
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND:Mental health needs of victims of domestic and family violence are often overlooked. A booklet was designed to help women update their knowledge and skills in effective coping with domestic and family violence and support them in developing effective stress reduction and problem management techniques. In addition, this booklet is believed to serve as a reference for further use. This paper describes the development process and validation of the information booklet. This booklet was used during an intervention trial conducted in Nepal to educate abused pregnant women. METHODS:This methodological study involved three stages: bibliographical survey, development of the booklet, and validation by specialists in the relevant fields and representatives of the target audiences. A total of eight experts, currently working in the field of domestic violence and/or midwifery, and 15 representatives of the target participants were involved in the validation process. A minimum Content Validity Index of 0.78 was considered for content validation, and minimum agreement of 75% for face validation. RESULTS:The booklet presented a global Content Validity Index of 0.92. The overall level of agreement within the target participants was 86.3%, which was higher than the minimum recommended level. Both subject experts and participants positively evaluated the adequacy, coverage and readability of contents of the booklet. CONCLUSIONS:The booklet was validated using content and face validity. This validated booklet is expected to be an effective tool for communication that would help pregnant women cope better with domestic and family violence and adopt strategies to remain emotionally healthy.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Nepal Health Research Council
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.33314/jnhrc.v17i4.2017
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Development and Validation of an Information Booklet Aimed at Promoting Mental Health for Pregnant Women with a History of Abuse.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	17
utslib.location.activity	Nepal
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
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dc.date.updated	2020-08-10T06:29:53Z
pubs.issue	4
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BACKGROUND:Mental health needs of victims of domestic and family violence are often overlooked. A booklet was designed to help women update their knowledge and skills in effective coping with domestic and family violence and support them in developing effective stress reduction and problem management techniques. In addition, this booklet is believed to serve as a reference for further use. This paper describes the development process and validation of the information booklet. This booklet was used during an intervention trial conducted in Nepal to educate abused pregnant women. METHODS:This methodological study involved three stages: bibliographical survey, development of the booklet, and validation by specialists in the relevant fields and representatives of the target audiences. A total of eight experts, currently working in the field of domestic violence and/or midwifery, and 15 representatives of the target participants were involved in the validation process. A minimum Content Validity Index of 0.78 was considered for content validation, and minimum agreement of 75% for face validation. RESULTS:The booklet presented a global Content Validity Index of 0.92. The overall level of agreement within the target participants was 86.3%, which was higher than the minimum recommended level. Both subject experts and participants positively evaluated the adequacy, coverage and readability of contents of the booklet. CONCLUSIONS:The booklet was validated using content and face validity. This validated booklet is expected to be an effective tool for communication that would help pregnant women cope better with domestic and family violence and adopt strategies to remain emotionally healthy.

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