Website for families of non-breastfed children: development and validation of content and interface - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

ABSTRACT

Objectives:

to develop and validate the content and interface of a guidance website to support families in promoting Food and Nutrition Security for children under six months who are not breastfed.

Methods:

methodological study, Knowledge Translation, in two stages of creation: 1) content and validation on the criterion of accuracy in a panel of experts; 2) interface and validation on the criteria of content, language, illustrations, layout, motivation, culture and applicability.

Results:

the “Milky Way” website is freely available: . The content was structured in a decision tree made up of types of milk: milk formula, whole cow’s milk and powdered milk; and utensils: bottle, cup and measuring spoon. There were 46 illustrations to elucidate the content, facilitate understanding and engage the target population. The Content Validity Index was 0.91.

Conclusions:

the website is a validated technology with evidence-based written and pictorial content translated for use with families.