The Impact of Home Supervisory Education on Mothers’ Knowledge and Practices in Prevention of Childhood Injuries in a Selected Community, Puducherry, India: Enhancing Safety

Objectives Unintentional childhood injuries represent a significant global public health concern, particularly affecting children under five years old. These injuries, often occurring at home or in community settings, are a leading cause of death and disability among young children. Efforts to reduce unintentional childhood injuries align with global health initiatives, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. As there is a dearth of research conducted in the rural community of Puducherry, this study was undertaken with the aim of creating awareness among the mothers of children aged <5 years to prevent unintentional childhood injuries. Material and Methods The design for the study is a pre-experimental research design. The study was conducted in October 2024 at a selected community area in Puducherry. A total of 280 mothers were selected. Baseline data were collected to assess the level of knowledge and practice among mothers of children aged <5 years. The post-test was done 45 days after the educational intervention using the same tool. Results The calculated knowledge and practice paired “t” test values were 78.408 and 26.62, respectively, which showed a high level of significance at p <0.001, implying the effectiveness of the intervention. Conclusion Statistical evidence proved that the Home Supervisory Educational Intervention was effective in enhancing under-five mothers’ knowledge and practice regarding home injuries among children.