Table 2 Nocturnal enuresis and its characteristics in terms of frequency, timing, amount, control, bothersome, and ability to wake up (n = 280)
Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Frequency of NE | |
Every night | 78 (31.1%) |
2–3 times per week | 86 (34.3%) |
Once a week | 74 (29.5%) |
2–3 times per month | 13 (5.2%) |
NE during 1st few hours of night (Yes) | 270 (98.5%) |
Large urine amount (Yes) | 182 (70.0%) |
Urinary bladder control for > 6 consecutive months | |
Primary | 143 (56.7%) |
Secondary | 109 (43.3%) |
Large amount of urination in the following day (Yes) | 75 (29.5%) |
Child bothered by NE (Yes) | 188 (75.8%) |
Family bothered by their Child’s NE (Yes) | 182 (71.4%) |
Difficulty in waking the child up (Yes) | 146 (52.1%) |
Wakes up alone (Yes) | 99 (35.4%) |