A study to evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on the knowledge regarding prevention of home accidents among mothers of under-five children in padadhari village, at Rajkot

Today's children are the citizens of tomorrow. They deserve to inherit a safer, fairer and healthier world. There is no task more important than safe guarding their environment. In today's world, in the developed as well as developing countries, danger prevails not only on the roads but it also exists in the home and playgrounds. Every year thousands of children die or permanently disabled as a result of accidental injuries. In many developing countries, injuries are one of the major causes of death in children in the age group of 1–5 years. The future development of our children depends on their enjoying good health today. A house is an exciting place for infants and small children, who love to explore but aren't aware of the potential dangers. Life can't be risk-free, but most household accidents can be prevented by utilizing a household safety list. The incidence of accidental injuries is increasing in India, especially home accidents in children. Hence the knowledge of mothers is essential for undertaking measures to prevent them.World Health Organization defines accident as an unexpected and an unintended event causing physical and mental injuries. Children being less aware of danger are one of the most vulnerable groups, which can be explicated with the on-going development of neuromotor, cognitive, physical, social, psychological and sensory skills.