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Clinical Inquiry: Does primary nocturnal enuresis affect childrens' self-esteem?
Phuc Phung1, Gary Kelsberg1, Sarah Safranek2
1Valley Family Medicine Residency, Renton, WA, USA.
The Journal of Family Practice
|May 15, 2015
Summary
Children with primary nocturnal enuresis may experience lower self-esteem and related emotional symptoms like sadness and anxiety compared to peers. This finding highlights the psychological impact of bedwetting on a child's well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Child Development
- Urology
Background:
- Primary nocturnal enuresis is common in children.
- Psychological well-being is crucial for child development.
- Self-esteem and emotional symptoms can be affected by chronic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between primary nocturnal enuresis and self-esteem in children.
- To assess symptoms associated with low self-esteem in enuretic children.
Main Methods:
- Utilized standardized rating scales to measure self-esteem.
- Assessed symptoms such as sadness, anxiety, social fears, and distress.
- Compared scores between children with and without primary nocturnal enuresis.
Main Results:
- Children with primary nocturnal enuresis scored approximately 10% lower on self-esteem scales.
- Enuretic children exhibited higher scores for symptoms related to low self-esteem.
- These differences were observed often, but not universally.
Conclusions:
- Primary nocturnal enuresis is associated with diminished self-esteem and increased emotional distress in children.
- Clinical attention to the psychological impact of enuresis is warranted.
- Further research should explore interventions to support the emotional health of enuretic children.
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