Effectiveness of information booklet on prevention of home accidents among children (3 to 6 years) of parents

Abstract

Home Accident among children (3 to 6 years) has been identified one of the major issues in today health care despite. The aim of the study is to improve the knowledge of parents reside in Rural community area regarding prevention of home accidents. Material and Method: Quantitative Research Approach and structured knowledge questionnaire and information booklet. Statistical Method: Student “t” test and chi-square test used. Result: Mean post interventional knowledge (14.06) is apparently higher than the mean pre interventional knowledge (8.08). The mean difference of pre interventional knowledge and post interventional knowledge is 5.97. Out of 7 socio demographic variables, it was observed that age, education, occupation, and previous knowledge are the only socio demographic variable found to be significant.