ReprodutHIVa: development and validation of an app for self-care for women living with HIV/AIDS

Authors

  • Karyanna Alves de Alencar Rocha Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brasil
  • Ana Luiza Carsoni Alves de Almeida Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
  • Victor Pereira Moura Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
  • Domingos Alves Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
  • Elucir Gir Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. Bolsista do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brasil.
  • Renata Karina Reis Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. Bolsista do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7959.4826

Keywords:

HIV; Sexual Health; Reproductive Health; Women; Women’s Health; Educational Technology

Abstract

Objective: to develop and validate a mobile application for self-care in sexual and reproductive health for women living with HIV/AIDS. Method: a six-stage methodological study: literature review; content organization; application development; validation by experts; adaptation after validation; validation by the target audience; and adaptation after validation. Health professionals and women living with HIV/AIDS participated. Descriptive statistics, Content Validity Index, were used, considering a minimum agreement value of 0.80 and Gwet’s AC1 test. Results: the application was validated by a multidisciplinary team composed of professionals in gynecology/obstetrics and infectious diseases, yielding a Content Validity Index of 0.93. Additionally, it was validated by the target audience, achieving a score of 0.94. It was well accepted and found to be reliable in validation by experts (AC1 = 0.446; p < 0.001) and by the target audience (AC1 = 0.483; p < 0.001). All professionals pointed out the personal contribution and educational potential of the application. Conclusion: The application represents an essential evidence-based technological tool for strengthening self-care in the sexual and reproductive health of women living with HIV/AIDS. Intervention studies are therefore suggested.

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Published

2026-04-14

Issue

Vol. 34 (2026)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Rocha, K. A. de A., Almeida, A. L. C. A. de, Moura, V. P., Alves, D., Gir, E., & Reis, R. K. (2026). ReprodutHIVa: development and validation of an app for self-care for women living with HIV/AIDS. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 34, e4826. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7959.4826