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"Bursting" to Go and Other Experiences
Mimi Tatlow-Golden1, Christine O'Farrelly2, Ailbhe Booth3
11 UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland.
Summary
Many young children experience negative feelings about using school toilets, leading to delayed toilet use. This can impact their health, highlighting the need for school support strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Child Psychology
- School Environment Studies
Background:
- Children's toileting at school is an under-explored aspect of early education.
- School toileting experiences can significantly affect children's physical and psychological well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the views of young children (4-5 years) on school toileting experiences.
- To identify potential stressors related to toileting during the first year of school.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study involving 25 children aged 4-5 years in Dublin, Ireland.
- Qualitative data collection on children's perceptions of school and toileting.
Main Results:
- Despite positive school perceptions, 15 of 25 children reported mixed or negative toileting experiences.
- Common issues included fear of using toilets alone, lack of privacy, bullying, and delayed toilet use ('bursting').
- Children often did not anticipate receiving help from teachers for toileting concerns.
Conclusions:
- Delayed toilet use due to school environment fears has potential long-term health consequences.
- Collaboration between teachers and nurses is recommended to create supportive whole-school policies.
- Addressing children's toileting concerns is crucial for their successful early school adjustment.
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