Abstract

Objective:  To develop and validate a simulation scenario on breastfeeding as a health education strategy for pregnant women in primary health care.

Methods:  This methodological study to construct and validate a simulation scenario on breastfeeding for clients was divided into four stages: (1) construction of the scenario, (2) content validation with 15 experts, (3) appearance validation with 6 experts and (4) testing of the scenario with a pregnant woman. The Content Validity Index and the Appearance Validity Index were used to validate and evaluate the scenario, as well as the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (pre- and post-test) and the Learning Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scale. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented as absolute and relative frequencies.

Results:  The simulation scenario thus constructed obtained a Content Validity Index >0.90 for all items and a total Appearance Validity Index of 0.96. The scenario was tested in the home of the pregnant woman, who achieved high levels of satisfaction and self-confidence in learning. There was also an increase in breastfeeding self-efficacy after the simulation.

Conclusion:  The simulated scenario to promote breastfeeding was built and validated by experts and tested with a pregnant woman, suggesting that it is an effective health education strategy due to its potential to increase self-efficacy in breastfeeding. The achievement of high levels of satisfaction and self-confidence in learning indicates its application in prenatal education actions in primary health care.