The Psychological Difficulties in Children Between 6 Years to 14 Years with and Without Enuresis

Abstract

AIM: The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of enuresis on various aspects of a child's development, including their self-perception, social interactions, emotional state, and academic performance, and how these factors may differ in children without the condition.

METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving children aged 6 to 14 years, with and without a diagnosis of enuresis. study was conducted from November 2017 to June 2020. The study wear conducted at N. K. P. salve institute of medical sciences & research center and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur. Used structured test –child behavior checklist (CBCL). The randomly selected children from different schools were referred for enuresis and without enuresis problems with other psychological difficulties (Total n 119). Used IBM- SPSS25 software to analyzed average, percentile, mean, variance, frequency, and paired t-test. 

RESULTS: The study found statistically significant depressive problems (t value 3.102), attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) (t value of 2.870), oppositional defiant problems (t-value of 3.390), and conduct problems (t-value 5.081). The current study shows that children with enuresis faced more psychological problems than those without enuresis.

CONCLUSION: Comprehensive treatment approaches that address the physical, emotional, and social needs of children with enuresis, as well as providing support for their families, are crucial for promoting healthy psychological outcomes.