Validação de mensagens telefônicas para promoção da saúde de pessoas com HIV

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the opinion of experts about the content of phone messages to promote health in people with HIV. Methods: Methodological development study to validate 10 phone messages, with participation of 11 experts that assessed their clarity and relevance. The content validity index of each phone message was calculated and a minimum concordance of 75% was established. Results: The messages were considered clear (79.1%) and very relevant (98.2%). The general content validity index was 0.98. Main suggested alterations: inclusion of a series of short questions about the subject at the beginning of every message; adjustment to a simpler and more interactive language; replacement of specific terms and exclusion of words or expressions related to HIV. Conclusion: The experts considered the messages clear and relevant to promote health in people with HIV.