Construction of Assistive Technology for Blind Women: Handbook on Behavioral Contraceptive Methods

Mariana Gonçalves de Oliveira, Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca

Post Graduate Nursing Program, Universidade Federal do Ceará/PPGENF/UFC, Fortaleza, Brazil.

DOI: 10.4236/ce.2014.523222                

Abstract

It notes the need of searching for technologies and strategies that encompass the universe to be reached, considering the peculiarities of each customer. Thus, there is a need to develop educational technologies on sexuality in accessible formats and inclusiveness to promote health to the blind people. This study aimed to describe the construction of an assistive technology for blind women on sexual and reproductive health, with a focus on behavioral contraceptive methods. This is a study of development of assistive technology on sexual and reproductive health. Results presented in two categories: 1) content and 2) appearance. The construction of educational textbooks for blind people is to facilitate the lives of these people.

Keywords

People with Visual Impairment, Contraception, Natural Methods of Family Planning

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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