Nocturnal enuresis distribution and associated factors at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital

Abstract

Background: Nocturnal enuresis is a common problem occurring among children living in Iraq. A problem that need to be studied thoroughly.Objectives: To study the distribution and associated factors of nocturnal enuretic childrenMethods: The data for the current descriptive study had been collected for attendant cases to the Urology consultation room at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital through direct interview with the parents of children. The Study duration started from February 1st , 2020 to the end of June 30th 2020.Results: 372 patients had participated in this study, the percentage of nocturnal enuresis between boys was 51.1% and in girls was 48.9%. It was found that nocturnal enuresis occurs in families with low socioeconomic status. The result revealed a higher increase in those residents of rural area (67.2%) and more in children with history of urinary tract infection (74.7%). Most of the children with enuresis (80.6%) had constipation and 83.3% had family history of enuresis (54.8% sister, 40% brother and 5.2% cousin).Conclusion: The occurrence of nocturnal enuresis between boys and girls did not show great difference. Nocturnal enuresis occurs more in families with low socioeconomic status, rural area, with increment of family members. Constipation and urinary tract infection occur more with nocturnal enuresis.Key Words: Nocturnal enuresis, Chidren.