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Bed-wetting in US children: epidemiology and related behavior problems
R S Byrd1, M Weitzman, N E Lanphear
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, New York, USA.
Pediatrics
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Bed-wetting in children is linked to behavior problems, even infrequent cases. Healthcare providers should assess behavioral issues when bed-wetting is present.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Behavioral Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Bed-wetting (nocturnal enuresis) is common in childhood.
- Understanding its association with behavioral issues is crucial for comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiology of bed-wetting in children.
- To explore the behavioral correlates of bed-wetting in a national sample.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of cross-sectional data from 10,960 children aged 5-17 years.
- Utilized the Child Health Supplement to the National Health Interview Survey.
- Behavior problems assessed using the Behavior Problem Index (BPI).
Main Results:
- Bed-wetting prevalence decreased with age, from 33% at age 5 to 0.7% at age 17.
- Lower age, male gender, and high BPI scores were associated with bed-wetting.
- Children with bed-wetting had higher rates of behavior problems, regardless of frequency.
Conclusions:
- Bed-wetting in children aged 5+ is associated with increased behavior problems.
- Healthcare providers should explore behavioral issues in children with bed-wetting, even if infrequent.