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Epidemiology of enuresis in Turkish children
T A Serel1, G Akhan, H R Koyuncuoğlu
1Department of Urology, Süleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey.
Insights
Nocturnal enuresis affects 11.5% of Turkish children aged 7-12, with higher rates in boys. Parents commonly use behavioral techniques for enuresis management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Enuresis, or involuntary urination, is a common childhood condition.
- Understanding its prevalence and management in diverse populations is crucial for effective intervention.
- Previous studies have focused on Western populations, necessitating data from other regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of nocturnal and diurnal enuresis in Turkish children aged 7-12 years.
- To identify the primary management strategies employed by Turkish parents for enuresis.
- To compare enuresis prevalence in Turkey with international data.
Main Methods:
- A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to parents of 5754 children aged 7-12 years.
- A high response rate of 96% ensured robust data collection.
- Data analysis focused on prevalence rates and reported management techniques.
Main Results:
- The overall prevalence of any reported nocturnal enuresis was 11.5%.
- Diurnal enuresis prevalence was found to be 0.5%.
- Enuresis prevalence was significantly higher in boys compared to girls, and behavioral techniques were the most common management approach.
Conclusions:
- Nocturnal enuresis prevalence in Turkish children is comparable to rates reported in Western Europe, the USA, and Australia.
- Behavioral interventions are the primary method used by Turkish parents to manage enuresis.
- Further research may explore specific etiological factors and the efficacy of various management strategies in the Turkish context.
Abstract:
To establish the prevalence of enuresis in Turkish children and to identify common methods of managing enuresis, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to parents of 5754 children aged 7-12 years. From a response rate of 96% the overall prevalence of any reported nocturnal enuresis was 11.5% and diurnal enuresis was 0.5%. The prevalence of enuresis was higher in boys than in girls. Turkish parents primarily administered behavioural techniques for the management of enuresis. These results suggest that prevalence rates for nocturnal enuresis in Turkish children are similar to those in previous studies reported from Western Europe, the USA and Australia.