Abdul Ghani Khan, Anjum Shahid, Ashfaque Ahmed Memon.
Prevalence of nocturnal enuresis in children: a community study.
Pak J Med Res Jan ;48(4):75-8.

Background: Enuresis is a common distressing problem among children and can lead to important social or psychological disturbances. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of nocturnal enuresis in a community. Subjects and Methods: The study was carried out in a community of Korangi town, Karachi from 12th January- 20th March, 2009. A total of 300 children aged 4-14 years, suffering from nocturnal enuresis were included in the study. Information was collected on semi-structured proforma, comprising of personal profile, frequency of bedwetting, drinking of water and urinary habit before going to bed, concern shown by parent/care givers and treatment etc. Respondents were interviewed after taking a verbal informed consent and confidentiality was assured. Data was analyzed using SPSS software package. Results: Of 300 children, 183 (61%) were boys and 117 (39 %) girls. Bedwetting was common in age group 5 to 10 years and 90% of them were primary enuretic. Most of the parents showed concern about this problem but only 23% consulted a doctor/hakim/ homeopath and 19% received treatment. Family history of nocturnal enuresis was present in 35% cases. Conclusions: Though parents were apprehensive about enuresis but only few consulted or received treatment from medical professionals while majority sought orthodox management, probably because of ignorance.

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