Background: annually, home accidents are the major reason
for causing millions of
children's permanent disabling. The study aim to evaluate the
effect of educational
interventions regarding home accidents among children under age of
six on mothers in rural
areas. Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was used. Setting: The present study
was conducted at Shaybah, Zagazig City, Sharkia Governorate. Subjects: 119 mothers were
recruited from the previous location. The present study included three tools: Tool I. A
questionnaire sheet of two parts, personal characteristics of the mothers and mother's
information about home accidents between children. Tool II. An observational checklist
used to determine self-reported mothers practices regarding first aid of home accidents. Tool
III. It is intended to assess the mothers' attitudes regarding preventing child injuries in the
home. Results: The total satisfactory knowledge was increased from 16% in pre-intervention
to 99.2% immediately post-intervention. The whole adequate practice increased from 16.8%
in pre-intervention to 89.1% at post-intervention. Additionally, highly statistically significant
differences between mothers to their total attitude toward home accident prevention
throughout intervention phases (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Current research results provided
evidence that after applying the educational intervention among mothers with children less
than six years in rural areas, improved their knowledge, and practice about home accidents
for all changes (p < 0.001). Recommendations: Mothers should receive supportive
techniques and strategies if their children are under the age of six.