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Association between sleep and behavioural problems among children with enuresis
Maha K Abou-Khadra1, Omnia R Amin, Dalia Ahmed
1Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. maha_korany71@yahoo.com
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|December 4, 2012
Summary
Sleep problems are common in children with enuresis, particularly daytime sleepiness, which is linked to behavioral issues. Addressing sleep disturbances may improve daytime behavior in these children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Child Behavioral Health
- Enuresis Research
Background:
- Sleep problems are frequently observed in children diagnosed with enuresis.
- The co-occurrence of sleep disturbances and behavioral issues in enuretic children warrants further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize sleep problems in a cohort of children with enuresis.
- To examine the relationship between sleep disturbances and behavioral problems in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 100 children with enuresis recruited from a specialized clinic.
- Assessment of sleep patterns using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire.
- Evaluation of behavioral issues via the Child Behaviour Checklist.
Main Results:
- Daytime sleepiness, bedtime resistance, and sleep anxiety were the most prevalent sleep complaints.
- Children with higher behavioral problem scores (T-scores ≥ 60) exhibited increased daytime sleepiness.
- Multivariate logistic regression confirmed a significant association between daytime sleepiness and behavioral disturbances.
Conclusions:
- Sleep problems are prevalent in children with enuresis.
- Daytime sleepiness, a common sleep disturbance, may mediate the link between enuresis and behavioral problems.
- Interventions targeting sleep disturbances could potentially improve daytime behavior in enuretic children.
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