A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Home Accidents Among the Mothers of Under Five Children in Selected Hospitals of District Patiala, Punjab

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Mrs Sunita Kour, Mrs Dilpreet Kaur


Abstract

 Tomorrow's citizens are today's children. They ought to inherit a world that is healthier, safer, and more equitable. The protection of their surroundings is the most crucial job. .

In the modern world, whether in wealthy and developing nations, danger is present not just on the roadways but also in homes and on playgrounds. Each year, unintentional injuries cause thousands of youngsters to pass away or become permanently crippled. One of the leading causes of death for children aged 1 to 5 in many developing nations is injury. 

Accidents are defined by the World Health Organisation as unplanned, unexpected events that result in physical and psychological harm. As their neuromotor, cognitive, physical, social, psychological, and sensory skills continue to develop, children are among the most vulnerable groups because they are less conscious of risk. 

NEED OF STUDY;

Accidents are now a comparatively more significant child health issue in the industrialised countries. Accidents in emerging nations are reported to be just as common as in developed ones. 

After infancy and the neonatal period, accidents are the primary cause of death for children of all ages. Of all children under the ages of ten or twelve, children ages two and three as well as five and six have the highest rates of unintentional injuries. The majority of injuries to younger children occur in or near their homes. Parents who understand that young children want to explore every inch of their quickly growing world can help avert many accidents. 

ccidents are now a comparatively more significant child health issue in the industrialised countries. Accidents in emerging nations are reported to be just as common as in developed ones. 

After infancy and the neonatal period, accidents are the primary cause of death for children of all ages. Of all children under the ages of ten or twelve, children ages two and three as well as five and six have the highest rates of unintentional injuries. The majority of injuries to younger children occur in or near their homes. Parents who understand that young children want to explore every inch of their quickly growing world can help avert many accidents. 


Keywords

Video-Assisted Teaching, Home Accidents, Accident Prevention, Knowledge , Child Safety, Domestic Accidents



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