Author(s):
Swati Chavan, Pranali Dhanawade, Blessy Elizabeth, Shejal Mahadik, Chaitali Shankat, Siddhi Gore, Shejal Kharvi
Email(s):
swatic139@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2996.2026.00044 
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Swati Chavan¹, Pranali Dhanawade2, Blessy Elizabeth³, Shejal Mahadik3, Chaitali Shankat3, Siddhi Gore3, Shejal Kharvi3
1Department of Child Health Nursing, Holy Family Institute of Nursing Education, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
2Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Holy Family Institute of Nursing Education, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
3Holy Family Institute of Nursing Education, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Background: Accidental injuries among under-five children represent a major public health concern globally and in India. Despite being largely preventable, injuries such as falls, burns, poisoning, choking, and drowning continue to contribute significantly to childhood morbidity and mortality. Most of these incidents occur in home environments, where lack of maternal awareness and unsafe practices increase risk. Educational interventions such as informational booklets can play an important role in improving maternal knowledge and promoting child safety. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an informational booklet on knowledge regarding prevention of accidents among mothers of under-five children in an urban community of Mumbai and to determine the association between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted among 60 mothers of under-five children selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire before and after administration of an informational booklet. The questionnaire assessed knowledge regarding prevention of common childhood accidents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests including paired t-test and chi-square test. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 12.67±1.58, indicating inadequate baseline knowledge. After intervention, the mean post-test score increased to 19.40±1.30. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.001), indicating that the informational booklet was highly effective in improving knowledge. No statistically significant association was found between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: The informational booklet significantly improved maternal knowledge regarding prevention of accidents among under-five children. Such low-cost educational interventions can be effectively implemented in community health nursing practice to reduce preventable childhood injuries.
Cite this article:
Swati Chavan, Pranali Dhanawade, Blessy Elizabeth, Shejal Mahadik, Chaitali Shankat, Siddhi Gore, Shejal Kharvi. Effectiveness of Informational Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Accidents Among Mothers of Under-5 Year Children in an Urban Community, Mumbai. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;16(3):219-2. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2026.00044
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Swati Chavan, Pranali Dhanawade, Blessy Elizabeth, Shejal Mahadik, Chaitali Shankat, Siddhi Gore, Shejal Kharvi. Effectiveness of Informational Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Accidents Among Mothers of Under-5 Year Children in an Urban Community, Mumbai. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;16(3):219-2. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2026.00044 Available on: https://www.ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-3-14
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