An assessment of knowledge of mothers on prevention of home accidents among the mothers of children under five years in selected areas of urban community

Abstract

Home accidents are a substantial health problem for young children. An accident is a sudden cause of death or an emergency in children” Accidents are usually related to the growth and development of the children.

Aim To prepare the information booklet and to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of home accidents among children (0-5 years).

Methods: Fifty samples were selected using non probability purposive sampling and given Pre test & Post Test. The samples included are from mothers of 0-5 years old children in slum chawls of khar in Urban Mumbai. Fifty samples were selected using non probability purposive sampling. A self administer questionnaire was used to collect demographic information, and knowledge regarding prevention of home Accidents in mothers. It was established by experts in the field and reliability was tested using Split half method and Cronbachs Alpha.

Results It is noted that 36% of the samples were having children between age group 1-2 years age, 32% samples were having children between ages 0-1 years, 26%samples were having children between 2-4 years age and remaining 6% samples had children between age group 4-5 years. Majority of the samples i.e. 96% have completed immunization till date and remaining 4% samples have not completed immunization till date. It is noted that pre test knowledge score of variables introduction, burns falls, electric shock and poisoning accidents shows significant association with monthly family income as calculated F value is more than table value 2.78 at 0.05 level.