Preventing Home Accidents in Young Children: A Knowledge Assessment of Rural Mothers in Kuppam

This study sought to determine the parameters associated with the knowledge levels of mothers of children under five in rural Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, as well as to evaluate their knowledge of preventing home accidents. A convenience sample strategy was used to pick 35 moms for a descriptive cross-sectional study. A self-structured questionnaire with questions on knowledge and demographics was used to gather data. The findings showed that just 8.6% of mothers had adequate awareness on preventing home accidents, while 68.6% had poor knowledge and 22.9% had moderate understanding. The general level of knowledge remained poor even though a significant percentage of people (91.4%) participated in health education programs. Demographic factors like age, education, occupation, income, family structure, and access to healthcare services did not significantly correlate with knowledge levels. The survey highlights a significant knowledge gap among moms about how to prevent accidents at home in remote areas. To raise awareness and give moms the skills they need to protect their kids from avoidable home mishaps, focused and efficient educational programs are crucial.