Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the opinion of experts about the content of phone messages to promote health in people with HIV.
Methods
Methodological development study to validate 10 phone messages, with participation of 11 experts that assessed their clarity and relevance. The content validity index of each phone message was calculated and a minimum concordance of 75% was established.
Results
The messages were considered clear (79.1%) and very relevant (98.2%). The general content validity index was 0.98. Main suggested alterations: inclusion of a series of short questions about the subject at the beginning of every message; adjustment to a simpler and more interactive language; replacement of specific terms and exclusion of words or expressions related to HIV.
Conclusion
The experts considered the messages clear and relevant to promote health in people with HIV.
HIV; Text messaging; Communication; Health promotion; Validation studies