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Moghaddam M F, Bojd S S, Pishjoo M, Ghafari A. The Prevalence of Enuresis in School Age Children in Zahedan in 2013-2014. J Emerg Health Care 2015; 4 (3) :313-317
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Medical Student Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Science, Zahedan, Iran
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Abstract Background: Enuresis is a common urologic problem in pediatric. Enuresis is a symptom with probable multiple etiology such organic developmental disorders or psychological problems. Primary enuresis is often associated with a family history of delays in gaining urine control at the night. The prevalence of enuresis at age 5 are approximately 7% of boys and 3 % of girls. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of enuresis was done in school children in Zahedan. Methods: In this cross-sectional study among 7-12 years old children in the city of Zahedan was in 2013-2014. We have contact with their parents, were asked about their child's enuresis was based on the DSM-IV-TR criteria. Results: 1133 school age children participated in this study that 566 of them (50%) were male. 64 children (5.6%) were diagnosed with enuresis. Prevalence of enuresis decreased with increasing age. Also prevalence of this disorder is higher in boys. Also significant statistically correlation between family histories of this disorder and prevalence of enuresis was seen. Conclusion: Prevalence of this disorder was lower than other studies, which it may be because ethnic and cultural differences among the communities. Given the high prevalence of this disorder, it is felt necessary to raise the awareness of parents.
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