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Amal Bourquia¹, Khadija Chihabeddine

¹Pediatric Nephrology, Al-Amal Center, Casablanca, Morocco.

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Bedwetting, or enuresis, affects 35% of Moroccan children, with primary causes in over 90%. Parental concern is low, and medical advice is rarely sought for this common childhood condition.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Epidemiology
Psychosocial Health

Background:

Enuresis is a common childhood symptom with significant psychosocial impacts.
Understanding its prevalence and parental attitudes is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of enuresis in Moroccan children.
To assess parental attitudes and management approaches towards childhood enuresis.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 1,520 children aged 5-15 years in Morocco.
Data collected via questionnaires administered to parents at outpatient clinics.

Main Results:

Enuresis prevalence was 35%, predominantly in males (54%).
Primary enuresis accounted for 91.5%; familial factors were present in 56%.
Significant associations included learning impediments (23%) and parental chastisement (85.4%).

Conclusions:

Enuresis prevalence appears high in Moroccan children, exceeding international reports.
Parents generally exhibit low concern and rarely seek medical advice, often opting for conventional treatments.