Educational booklet for family physicians

Copper IUD, a study on construction and validation

Abstract

Introduction: Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are an effective contraception option, but they are of low use and acceptance. Public health strategies have been implemented to promote the use of these methods, highlighting the importance of training non-specialist physicians in gynecology. Objective: This study addressed the development and validation of an educational booklet on the copper intrauterine device (Cu- IUD) for family physicians, aiming to overcome these barriers and promote informed and inclusive clinical practice. Methods: The study adopted a methodological development design with technology validation. The booklet was developed on the basis of an integrative literature review,  the author’s experience, and the collaboration of a Generative Artificial Intelligence model (ChatGPT-4) for content organization and illustration generation. It was then submitted to three groups of evaluators: the first comprised obstetrics and gynecology specialists, the second included faculty from other medical specialties, and the third consisted of the target audience. Validation was carried out through structured questionnaires, adapted according to the groups of judges. Results: The booklet received suggestions for improvement. Evaluation scores for the content validity index (CVI) were high across all groups. Cronbach’s alpha (α) values were adequate. Conclusions: The inclusion of suggestions from the evaluators significantly contributed to the improvement of the booklet, validating it as a useful educational resource in the area of contraception for family physicians. The high CVIs highlight its adequacy for the proposed objectives, indicating its usefulness in promoting informed and inclusive clinical practice, with the research’s reliability demonstrated by α.