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Prevalence of urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms in school-age children

Ipek Ozunan Akil1, Dilek Ozmen2, Aynur Cakmakci Cetinkaya2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Celal Bayar University, Izmir, Turkey. ipekozunan@yahoo.com.

Urology Journal
|July 13, 2014
PubMed

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Urinary incontinence (UI) affects 6.7% of young children during the day and 16.6% at night. Higher symptom scores correlate with family history and parental unemployment, impacting quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and urinary incontinence (UI) are common pediatric issues.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated factors is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of LUTS and UI in elementary school children in Manisa.
  • To explore factors associated with UI in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 416 children (51.9% male, 48.1% female).
  • The Dysfunctional Voiding and Incontinence Scoring System (DVIS) was utilized for assessment.

Main Results:

  • Daytime UI prevalence was 6.7%, nocturnal UI 16.6%, and combined UI 4.1%.
  • No significant gender differences in UI prevalence were observed.
  • DVIS scores correlated with the age of achieving bladder/bowel control and family history of UI; unemployment of the father was associated with higher DVIS points.

Conclusions:

  • UI significantly impacts the quality of life for children and their families.
  • Increased awareness of UI and LUTS symptoms is essential for timely diagnosis and management.
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