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The relationship between temperament, gender, and childhood dysfunctional voiding
Marc Colaco1, Roseanne D Dobkin, Matthew Sterling
1Department of Urology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. colacoma@umdnj.edu
Clinical Pediatrics
|June 28, 2013
Summary
Childhood temperament influences dysfunctional voiding (DV). Lower effortful control in boys and higher surgency in girls with DV suggest temperament may play a role in this common pediatric issue.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric urology
- Developmental psychology
- Child behavior
Background:
- Dysfunctional voiding (DV) is a frequent pediatric concern.
- Understanding factors contributing to DV is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between childhood temperament and dysfunctional voiding (DV).
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 50 children.
- Caregiver-reported temperament assessed using the Children's Behavior Questionnaire.
- Evaluation of temperament dimensions: surgency, negative affect, and effortful control.
Main Results:
- Boys with DV exhibited significantly lower effortful control compared to controls.
- Girls with DV showed higher surgency but no significant difference in effortful control.
- Temperament dimensions were evaluated in relation to voiding behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Temperament appears to be associated with dysfunctional voiding (DV).
- Findings align with temperamental links to other externalizing behaviors.
- These insights may guide future treatment strategies for pediatric DV.
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