Development and Validation of an Educational Booklet on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Postpartum Mothers
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An educational booklet may guide mothers in maintaining healthy lifestyle through proper maternal nutrition and physical activity, improving their well-being. This study aims to develop and validate an educational booklet on nutritional and physical activity for postpartum mothers. Materials and methods: This validation study comprises two phases: Phase I involved the booklet’s development, and Phase II focused on content and face validation. Content validation was performed by 10 expert panels, while face validation involved both experts and postpartum mothers (n= 21). The content validity index and face validity were assessed descriptively. Results: The booklet, consisting of 42 pages, includes five key messages focused on healthy eating, increasing iron and folic acid intake, omega-3 foods, physical activity, and enhancing flexibility and strength. The Content Validity Index (CVI) analysis yields an excellent value of more than 0.8 for each item (I-CVI), score of S-CVI/AVE of 0.97 and 0.98 for key message 1 and 5, and the rest is score 1, whereas score of S-CVI/UA 0.83 to 1.00 for all key messages. Face validation showed a 97.6% positive response rate, above the 75% threshold. Conclusion: The findings suggest that this validated booklet can effectively guide postpartum mothers in maintaining optimal health through proper nutrition and physical activity. Future research may consider intervention studies to assess its impact on improving health outcomes for postpartum mothers.
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