Introduction:

Diaries can be tools used in behavior change processes.

Objective:

To describe the construction of the educational material “Diario de mi adolescencia” [Diary of my adolescence].

Methods:

A total of 14 people participated in the preparation of the material, including specialists, health educators and promoters. The diary construction was completed through a multistage process. The diary is made up of several sections encouraging the individual to reflect and analyze her/his behavior, thus suggesting a behavioral change. The material was validated both by a team of experts and by the population at which it was targeted. The suggestions resulting from the validation process were incorporated entirely.

Results:

This material contributes to raising the knowledge related to sexual health, to promote autonomy in decision-making and contributes to the formation of values ​​such as companionship, solidarity, filial love, commitment, among other fundamental elements for the construction of the personality in the adolescent. Among the limitations, the non-comparison with other materials of this type in the country is identified.

Conclusions:

It is considered an educational material that contributes to maintenance of the integral health of adolescents.

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