Relationship between Enuresis and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Children in Ikot Ene Community, Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Nigeria
Author : Paul Inyang-Etoh, Etefia Etefia and Odo Asuquo
Abstract :
Background: Enuresis is the involuntary leakage of urine common in children which could sometimes be due to bladder dysfunction. This condition could occur along with other medical conditions especially urinary tract infections which a lot of times are asymptomatic.
Objective: The study was accomplished to establish the relationship between enuresis and ASB among children in Ikot Ene, a town in Cross River State's Akpabuyo Local Government Area.
Method: Sociodemographic information and history of enuresis were obtained from 400 children using a well-structured questionnaire. Urine samples were collected from the participants for microscopy and urine culture.
Results: Enuresis was found to be present in 3.5% (14/400) of the participants in this investigation while asymptomatic bacteriuria was 4.5% (18/400).Those with enuresis and asymptomatic bacteriuria were 42% (6/14) while those without enuresis but with asymptomatic bacteriuria were 3.1% (12/386). There was a statistical significant difference between asymptomatic bacteriuria and enuresis (P=<0.00001). Staphylococcus aureus with 44.4% (8/18) was the most occurring microorganism while and Proteus mirabilis with 11.1% (2/18) was the least occurring.
Conclusion: In the Ikot Ene Community, the prevalence of ASB among schoolchildren was 4.5 percent (18/400) while enuresis was 3.5% (14/400). There was a strong relationship between ASB and enuresis. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common bacteria found in patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria. It is suggested that strategies for minimizing enuresis, as well as detecting and treating ASB in children, be supported.
Keywords :
Enuresis, asymptomatic bacteriuria, Ikot Ene Community
