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Breast Health to Blind Woman: Validation of Accessible Online Course

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This study aimed to build an accessible online course about breast cancer, focusing on early detection. It is a methodological development study based on the construction of the Health Breast Online Course, accessible for blind women. Content assessment with three health professionals was carried out, in a public university of Ceará, in September 2012. Three blind people educators evaluated pedagogical aspects at a specialized school in Fortaleza, Ceará, in October 2012. The content was modified according to the experts’ suggestions to simple language, logical sequence and emphasis on breast self-exam. After three stages of evaluation, it was considered fully adequate. Appearance was evaluated as fully adequate, able to arouse interest and to promote inclusive education. Stages of content and pedagogical aspects assessment have been addressed satisfactorily. There are new steps that must be performed for the validation. This study expands horizons for researches in this subject and generates reflection on accessible online health education.
 
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de Carvalho, A. , Pagliuca, L. and Fernandes, A. (2015) Breast Health to Blind Woman: Validation of Accessible Online Course. Advances in Internet of Things, 5, 7-14. doi: 10.4236/ait.2015.51002.
 
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