
Annals of Saudi Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 44(5), P. 349 - 359
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
BACKGROUND: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is defined as any intermittent incontinence while sleeping in a child over the age of 5. This disorder can have emotional and psychological implications. Here, we performed first meta-analysis to provide an overall assessment prevalence NE factors associated with it Saudi Arabia. We also examined its impact mothers' behavior dealing this disorder. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A thorough search was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, Web Science databases for studies assessing NE. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 3.3 used conduct analysis. evaluated prevalence, frequencies, by time, social shame embarrassment children NE, mothers seeking medical advice. meta-regression analysis determine correlation between frequency parents, siblings, gender, age. The quality included assessed Newcastle Ottawa Scale. RESULTS: Sixteen cross-sectional studies, totaling 14 284 participants, were included. 24.8% (95% CI: 17, 34). one two times per week 26.8% 15.1, 43.0), three four 31.8% 18.5, 48.9), five seven 33.8% 18.2, 54.1). occurring at night 24.4% 22.8, 26.2) day 16.6% 15.3, 17.9). significant difference found regions Arabia southern eastern having highest central region lowest prevalence. pooled 63% 46, 77). percentage advice 54.4% 39.7, 68.3). positively correlated parents but no association males or CONCLUSION: quarter Arabian suffer from feelings shame. Half seek counseling. Having siblings increases likelihood child. Future research needed corroborate findings other risk factors, such gender. will be required identify precise causes effects within each that contribute varying
Language: Английский