Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Helmi Tri Puji Lestari

Publications

• Research Article
  The Impact of Duration of using Superabsorbent Diaper on the Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection in Children
  Author(s): Helmi Tri Puji Lestari, Pungky Ardanikusuma and Endy P. PrawirohartonoHelmi Tri Puji Lestari, Pungky Ardanikusuma and Endy P. Prawirohartono
  
  Background: UTI is a common infection in children. Its highest prevalence takes place during infancy and toilet training period in which most infants use diaper. However, the impact of diaper use on UTI in children has been conflicting. Objective: To determine the correlation between duration of superabsorbent diaper usage with incidence of UTI in children. Methods: We performed a prospective cohort study from August-September 2011. We recruited children who used diaper every day, went to play group or posyandu (community health care centres) at Yogyakarta City. Subjects were divided into 2 groups. We compared the incidence of UTI among children who used a diaper > 4 hours per day (group I) and those who used a diaper ≤ 4 hours per day (group II). Results: There were 180 children included in this study. Out of 90 children in group I, 26 (28.9%) had U.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000180

  Abstract PDF