Author(s): Rupanagudi Unesha Fareq, Rupanagudi Beena Fareq and Dr. Promila Sharma

Abstract: The present study was conducted to know the accident level among housewives in operating electrical and non-electrical appliances at the domestic level. The study was conducted in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. An empirical research design was adopted for the study. Women were chosen as a sample for the study. The purposive sampling method was adopted for sample selection. Self-structured questionnaire was used to collect the information on independent and dependent variables. The study revealed the women are facing injuries due to falls, burns, electric shocks at the domestic level while operating electric and non-electric appliances which are leading to harm to the physical and mental health of women. Respondents expressed that most injuries were occurred in Kitchen and on stairs. Keeping in view the injuries expressed by women necessary suggestions were provided to reduce the accidents at the domestic level.

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