Evaluation of prevalence of enuresis in school age children in Jahrom and related factors
Introduction: To investigate the prevalence of enuresis in school- age children in Iran . Method: One thousands children aged 6-11 years old were included in the present study and were evaluated by questionnaire . Results : The prevalence of nocturnal enuresis for males was 19.7%females 12.2%...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Jahrom University of Medical Sciences
2004-07-01
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| Series: | فصلنامه دانشگاه علوم پزشکی جهرم |
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| Online Access: | http://jmj.jums.ac.ir/article-1-818-en.html |
| Summary: | Introduction:
To investigate the prevalence of enuresis in school- age children in Iran .
Method:
One thousands children aged 6-11 years old were included in the present study and were evaluated by questionnaire .
Results :
The prevalence of nocturnal enuresis for males was 19.7%females 12.2% and overall prevalence was 16.5% Deep sleep in children and low education of their parents were associated with enuresis .No correlation between enuresis and parent’s job , family size was detected but more common in first child of family .The neurotic children that referred were managed with imipramine .54.9% responded to this drug.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, enuresis is an important problem for both family and children especially in high prevalence area. Specific guidelines must be developed for education of parents and management of neurotic children |
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| ISSN: | 2008-7993 2008-8442 |