A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge in relation to Prevention of Home Accident among Mothers of Under Five Years Children in selected Urban Area of Waghodia Taluka,Vadodara
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/pnyrg219Keywords:
Home accidents, Under-five children, Mothers’ knowledge, Planned teaching programme, Injury prevention.Abstract
Background: Home accidents are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years. Lack of awareness among caregivers significantly contributes to their occurrence.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme in improving knowledge regarding prevention of home accidents among mothers of under-five years children.
Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was conducted among 60 mothers in an urban area of Waghodia Taluka, Vadodara. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire validated by experts. Sample were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test.
Results: Mean pre-test knowledge score was 18.7 (SD = 1.59) and mean post-test score was 26 (SD = 1.59). The calculated t value was 10.8, higher than tabulated value at 0.05 significance level, indicating a significant improvement.Conclusion: The planned teaching programme was effective in improving mothers’ knowledge on prevention of home accidents. Incorporating such programmes into community health initiatives can help reduce preventable injuries in children.
