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Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children. What do pre-school teachers know about it?
Patricia Lordelo1, Fabio Maron, Daniela G Barros
1Department of Pediatric Urology, School of Medicine, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Summary
Preschool teachers lack adequate knowledge regarding lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) in children aged 4-7. This gap in understanding may impact early identification and intervention for urinary issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Urology
- Early Childhood Education
Background:
- Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) affects children aged 4-7.
- Preschool teachers interact closely with children in this age group.
- Assessing teachers' knowledge is crucial for early detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the baseline knowledge of preschool teachers regarding LUTD in children.
- To identify potential gaps in understanding clinical manifestations of LUTD.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 50 preschool teachers from 9 private schools.
- Teachers were categorized by certification status (certified vs. non-certified elementary school teachers - NCEST) and professional experience.
- Questions focused on normal urinary frequency, signs of urinary problems during class, and symptoms of urgency and incontinence.
Main Results:
- Most teachers had misconceptions about normal urinary frequency.
- Only 33% recognized frequent urination during class as a potential issue.
- A significant minority (18%) identified a lack of urination requests as a problem.
- Few teachers (24%) linked urgency and incontinence symptoms to urinary problems.
- No significant differences were found based on NCEST status or years of experience for most questions, except for one regarding urination frequency during class.
Conclusions:
- Private preschool teachers demonstrate insufficient knowledge of LUTD clinical signs.
- Educational interventions are needed to improve teachers' awareness and ability to identify children with LUTD.
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