Clinical epidemiological characterization of Enuresis in Pinar del Río

Abstract

Background: Enuresis is a monosymptomatic disorder, it is considered an important health problem, in Cuba it is a frequent reason for consultation, where its early diagnosis and timely treatment help children and adolescents who suffer from it to improve their quality of life. Objective: to characterize clinical and epidemiological aspects of Enuresis. Method: an investigative, observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out on patients diagnosed with Enuresis, treated in the municipality of Pinar del Río, from February 2019 to September 2021. The universe consisted of 83 patients, coinciding with the sample, the data were obtained from individual medical records and documentary analysis. Socio-demographic and clinical-epidemiological variables were analyzed. The statistical program Stadistical Packard the Social Sciences was used to process the information, and the results were expressed in absolute and relative frequencies. Results: the male sex predominated in the series and the largest number of enuretic children corresponded to the age group of 5 - 9 years, Fixation Enuresis was the most significant, family pathological history of enuretic parents and divorce were the factors. Most frequently favored, Attention Deficit Hyperkinesia Disorder (ADHD) was the most representative comorbidity, psychological resources were the most significant and most of the patients studied remitted completely. Conclusions: Enuresis is a frequent child health problem, with personal and social repercussions, its proper and personalized management is a challenge for health professionals.