Prevalence and correlates of nocturnal enuresis in the United Arab Emirates
Saudi Medical Journal. 2003; 24 (1): 49-51
in English
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ABSTRACT
To determine the prevalence, socio-demographic correlates and associated psychopathology in children with enuresis. A community survey of a stratified sample of 400 6-16 year old school children was carried out in the Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates. Psychiatric disturbance, if any, was ascertained using the Rutter Parent Scale. Thirty-two out of the 400 children [8%] surveyed, reported wetting the bed at least once per week. More boys were affected than girls, and 90% of those with enuresis were aged 6-11 years. Presence of enuresis was found to be associated with psychosocial stress in the family; large family size; a positive family history, poorer scholastic performance and presence of psychiatric disturbance as indicated by the Rutter parent score. Our findings suggest that bed-wetting is a common problem among school children and that they need to be carefully screened for associated psychopathology
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Epidemiologic Studies
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Child
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Prevalence
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Enuresis
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi Med. J.
Year:
2003
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