Validating a mobile application for anemia prevention: Insights from expert
feedback on AneMia_Prev®

Validating a mobile application for anemia prevention: Insights from expert
feedback on AneMia_Prev®

anemia prevention, content validation, delphi technique, mobile
application

Background: Anemia remains a critical public health issue among
adolescents, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia. Poor
nutritional knowledge and limited awareness of anemia-related symptoms,
etiology, and prevention exacerbate this condition. Mobile health (mHealth)
technologies have the potential to address these gaps through accessible,
engaging, and scalable education tools.
Purpose: This study aimed to validate the content of AneMia_Prev®, a
mobile application designed as an educational tool to enhance adolescent
knowledge on the prevention of anemia.
Methods: A Delphi technique was employed involving two rounds of expert
panel review. Twelve experts with clinical and academic backgrounds in
nursing and public health evaluated the content of AneMia_Prev® based on
relevance, clarity, layout, illustrations, language, and motivational features.
The Content Validity Index (CVI) and modified kappa statistics were used
to assess inter-rater agreement and content adequacy. Data were collected
through an online survey using a 17-item validated questionnaire.
Results: In the first round, all 17 items achieved excellent content validity
with I-CVI values ranging from 0.87 to 1.00 and kappa values above 0.87.
Following minor expert recommendations, a revised version of the application
was re-evaluated, resulting in unanimous ratings of excellence (I-CVI = 1.00;
kappa > 0.92 for all items). Experts emphasized the application’s innovation,
relevance, and potential to promote anemia awareness among adolescents.
Conclusion: AneMia_Prev® demonstrated excellent content validity and is
considered suitable for educational interventions targeting anemia prevention
among adolescents. Future research is recommended to assess semantic
validation, cognitive impact, and learning outcomes among adolescent users
to further refine the tool and evaluate its effectiveness in real-world settings.

Sri Rahayu1

* , Mohamed Saifulaman Mohamed Said2 , Tukimin Bin

Sansuwito3 , Sigit Mulyono4

http://jkp.fkep.unpad.ac.id/index.

April 29, 2025

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