Frequency of Enuresis, Constipation and Enuresis Association with Constipation in a Group of School Children Aged 5-9 Years in Malatya, Turkey

Sema UĞURALP; Leyla KARAOĞLU; Abdurrahman KARAMAN

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Frequency of Enuresis, Constipation and Enuresis Association with Constipation in a Group of School Children Aged 5-9 Years in Malatya, Turkey

Authors:

Sema UĞURALP | Leyla KARAOĞLU | Abdurrahman KARAMAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2003 Vol.33 Issue 5, pp.315-320

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2003

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000756724

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

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Abstract:

 

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of enuresis, constipation and enuresis associated with constipation in school children aged 5-9 years  living in Malatya Municipality, Turkey.  This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. All elementary schools in Malatya Municipality with kindergarten and preparatory classes took part in the study. All parents of the children aged 5-9 years enrolled in these schools were given a questionnaire. Completion of the questionnaire was voluntary. Of the parents, 1377 completed the questionnaire and these were evaluated.  Overall enuresis frequency was 9.5%. Enuresis frequency was significantly higher among boys (11.2%) compared to girls (7.7%) (P < 0.05). Among children aged 9 years, enuresis frequency (3.9%) was significantly lower than in younger age groups (P < 0.05). The frequency of constipation was 12.4%. The frequency of the association of enuresis with constipation was 21.6%.    The frequency of enuresis in Malatya is similar to that in the literature. It was found that about 1 in 4 enuretic children had constipation, and so seeking a constipation history in enuretic children is strongly suggested.

 

The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of enuresis, constipation and enuresis associated with constipation in school children aged 5-9 years  living in Malatya Municipality, Turkey.  This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. All elementary schools in Malatya Municipality with kindergarten and preparatory classes took part in the study. All parents of the children aged 5-9 years enrolled in these schools were given a questionnaire. Completion of the questionnaire was voluntary. Of the parents, 1377 completed the questionnaire and these were evaluated.  Overall enuresis frequency was 9.5%. Enuresis frequency was significantly higher among boys (11.2%) compared to girls (7.7%) (P < 0.05). Among children aged 9 years, enuresis frequency (3.9%) was significantly lower than in younger age groups (P < 0.05). The frequency of constipation was 12.4%. The frequency of the association of enuresis with constipation was 21.6%.    The frequency of enuresis in Malatya is similar to that in the literature. It was found that about 1 in 4 enuretic children had constipation, and so seeking a constipation history in enuretic children is strongly suggested.

Article Details

Frequency of Enuresis, Constipation and Enuresis Association with Constipation in a Group of School Children Aged 5-9 Years in Malatya, Turkey

Authors:

Sema UĞURALP | Leyla KARAOĞLU | Abdurrahman KARAMAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2003 Vol.33 Issue 5, pp.315-320

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2003

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000756724

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Enuresis

constipation

prevalence

children

Issues

Article Details

Frequency of Enuresis, Constipation and Enuresis Association with Constipation in a Group of School Children Aged 5-9 Years in Malatya, Turkey

Authors: Sema UĞURALP | Leyla KARAOĞLU | Abdurrahman KARAMAN

Publisher: TUBITAK

Main Topics: Promotion of health

Journal: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2003 Vol.33 Issue 5, pp.315-320

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2003

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000756724

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

Enuresis

constipation

prevalence

children

Issues

Authors:

Sema UĞURALP | Leyla KARAOĞLU | Abdurrahman KARAMAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2003 Vol.33 Issue 5, pp.315-320

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2003

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000756724

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144