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Association between exclusive maternal breastfeeding during the first 4 months of life and primary enuresis

Dayana Maria de Oliveira1, Patrícia Dahan1, Dnyson Fernandes Ferreira1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Federal University of Juiz de For a, UFJF, Brazil.

Journal of Pediatric Urology
|September 21, 2015
PubMed

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Exclusive breastfeeding for less than 4 months is strongly associated with primary enuresis in children. This finding highlights the importance of breastfeeding duration for child development and preventing bedwetting.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Development
  • Urology

Background:

  • The link between enuresis and breastfeeding is not well-established.
  • Both enuresis and breastfeeding are significant factors in child development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between primary enuresis and the duration of exclusive breastfeeding.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, case-control study involving 200 children aged 6-14.
  • 100 children with primary enuresis (enuresis group) and 100 matched controls (control group).
  • Data collected via questionnaires on breastfeeding duration and other relevant factors.

Main Results:

  • 72% of children with enuresis were exclusively breastfed for less than 4 months, compared to 42% in the control group (p < 0.001).
  • Primary enuresis was significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding duration (<4 months) and family history of enuresis.
  • Children exclusively breastfed for >4 months were more likely to be in the control group (58%) than the enuresis group (28%) (OR 4.35).

Conclusions:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding for less than 4 months is a novel factor strongly associated with primary enuresis.
  • The study confirms known associations with family history and adds breastfeeding duration as a significant factor.
Abstract

Keywords:
BreastfeedingChildIncontinenceNocturnal enuresisRisk factors

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