Abstract
OBJECTIVES: to develop and validate an educational booklet on HIV self-testing. METHODS: the study was developed in four stages: literature review; booklet development; expert validity; and target audience assessment. The study was conducted between February and July 2024. The Content Validity Index was used for analysis, with values above 0.80 considered valid. RESULTS: the 12-page booklet provides guidance on performing and interpreting HIV self-tests. It was validated by 13 experts and seven participants, achieving Content Validity Indexes of 0.92 and 0.95, respectively. The results indicate that the material exhibits content, appearance, and semantic validity. CONCLUSIONS: the booklet "Complete guide to performing the HIV self-test" has the potential to strengthen health literacy, supporting counseling and educational activities for the population in the correct use of self-test.