Nocturnal Enuresis in Children Aged 6-9 Years in National Guard Housing in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Al Mulhim FF, Al Jari SK, Al Mulhim FM, Al Jamaan MA

Abstract: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is common among children worldwide, but prevalence estimates vary. This study examined NE prevalence and risk factors among primary school children and evaluated common treatments in a cross-sectional design involving students at six primary schools (age 6-9 years). NE prevalence was 14.4 %. NE was associated with late child’s order, history of NE, and having a sibling with history of NE and recurrent urinary tract infection. The attitude of parent toward NE are within average. Approximately 10 % of parents sought treatment for NE; commonly reported treatments included waking the child (69.4 %), fluids restriction (44.9 %), and waiting for maturity (36.7 %). Longitudinal studies are required to evaluate causal associations between risk factors and NE and assess efficacy of NE treatments.

Keywords: Nocturnal enuresis, prevalence, risk factors, Saudi Arabia