Parental beliefs about nocturnal enuresis causes, treatments, and the need to seek professional medical care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To better understand parental beliefs regarding the etiology and treatment of nocturnal enuresis (NE).

Methods

A self-administered survey queried parental NE beliefs including perceived etiologies and home behavioral treatments. We assessed for associations between demographic characteristics and propensity to seek medical care for NE.

Results

Of 216 respondents, 78% were female. The most common causes for NE reported were: deep sleeper (56%), unknown (39%), and laziness (26%). Popular home behavioral therapies included: void prior to sleep (77%) and limiting fluid intake at night (71%). Few reported they would use a bedwetting alarm (6%). Fifty-five percent reported they would seek medical care for NE and 28% reported awareness of effective treatments. On m

SUBMITTER: Schlomer B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4648250 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature