Nocturnal enuresis in children from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: a questionnaire study of prevalence and risk factors.

Stephanie Gonzalez MejiasKamleshun Ramphul

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2018)

The prevalence of nocturnal enuresis in Santo Domingo was found to be 27.9% and it was higher compared with some Asian countries but lower than Morocco and Jamaica. Only 11% of children with enuresis sought medical help. Nocturnal enuresis is an important problem in the paediatric population of Santo Domingo, but very few children receive treatment due to the financial costs of healthcare in the Dominican Republic.

Keyphrases

healthcare
young adults
blood pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
sleep apnea
sleep quality
emergency department
intensive care unit
risk factors
depressive symptoms
combination therapy