RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Prevalence and correlates of nocturnal enuresis in the United Arab Emirates
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 49
OP 51
VO 24
IS 1
A1 Eapen, Valsamma
A1 Mabrouk, Abdulazim M.
YR 2003
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/24/1/49.abstract
AB OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence, socio-demographic correlates and associated psychopathology in children with enuresis.METHODS: 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.RESULTS: 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.CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that bed-wetting is a common problem among school children and that they need to be carefully screened for associated psychopathology.