Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Ikpeme O

Publications

• Research Article
  Nocturnal Enuresis and its Treatment among Primary School Children in Calabar-Nigeria
  Author(s): Etuk IS, Ikpeme O and Essiet GAEtuk IS, Ikpeme O and Essiet GA
  
  Background: Enuresis for most children is a source of shame and anxiety with a profound effect on self perception, relationship and school performance. Hence the study of nocturnal enuresis among primary school children in Calabar- Nigeria. Aims and objectives: This was to determine the frequency of enuresis among primary school children in Calabar and to study the treatment modalities. Study design: This was a prospective cross sectional study. A questionnaire was answered by parents of 3,230 pupils from six selected schools during the school term between January 2010 to March 2010. Results: The frequency of nocturnal enuresis was 6.7%. Enuresis frequency was higher among boys (7.3%) than girls (6.0%) though this was not statistically significant (P=0.216). Treatm.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000115

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