Identification of enuresis risk factors among primary school children in Makassar

Background Enuresis is a common problem among children and adolescents which may lead to important psychosocial distur- bances. Several factors have been associated with the occurrence of enuresis, including genetic, family history and socioeconomic level. Not many population-based studies have been published rgarding this matter. Objectives To establish the prevalence of enuresis among school children and to identify the risk factors associated with this disorder. Methods A cross sectional population-based study was conducted from April to October 2007 in 600 children aged 6-14 years. Identification of enuresis risk factors were collected from students randomly chosen from six primary schools located in different regions ofMakassar. Data were collected via a questionnaire com- pleted by the parents. Study population were grade I to grade VI of primary school students in Makassar which were chosen from high economic level schools group (SD I) and low economical level schools group (SD II). Results The overall prevalence of enuresis was 10.8%. Bivariate analyses show relationships between the occurrence of enuresis and maternal and paternal educational level, family's socioeco- nomic status, family history of enuresis, and history of use of diaper. On logistic regression analysis, statistically significant relationships were found between enuresis and mother's educational level, family's socioeconomic status, family history of enuresis, and history of use of diaper. Conclusions Enuresis is a common problem among school children in Makassar and associated with several factors, including mother's educational level, family socioeconomic status, family history of enuresis and use of diape