Abstract
Background: Enuresis is a common problem in children. The impact upon the lives of children and their families is often underestimated. Aim: The study was to determine the prevalence, causes and effect of enuresis among students in Port Harcourt. Methods : A survey of junior and senior students from 2 secondary schools in Port Harcourt Local Government area was done using self-administered questionnaire. Results: A total of 491 students between the ages of 10-21years were studied. There were 248 (50.5%) females and 243(49.5%) males. Nocturnal enuresis (NE) was reported in 124(25.3%) students; out of which 59(47.6%) had primary NE. NE was significantly more in males than in females and in those from polygamous homes(c2=7.29, df = 1, p Port Harcourt Medical Journal Vol. 1(1) September 2006: 12-16
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