Effect of Parental Training on Nocturnal Enuresis among Children.

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) is a common pediatric condition that may cause psychological and emotional stress for children and their families. Parental knowledge plays a crucial role in effective management.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of the parents regarding Nocturnal Enuresis among Children.

 To assess the effect of Parental Training on managing children with Nocturnal Enuresis.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 226 parents residing in rural Sambhajinagar using purposive sampling. A structured educational session on causes, consequences, and behavior modification strategies—such as enuresis alarms, fluid restriction, and reward systems was implemented. Parental knowledge was assessed before and three month after the intervention using a validated questionnaire, and implementation of strategies was measured using a checklist.

Results: The data show that nearly half of the parents, 109 (48.23%), had poor knowledge about the Nocturnal Enuresis, making it the largest group. A smaller proportion, 56 (24.77%), demonstrated an average level of knowledge and, 61 (26.99%) of the parents with good knowledge. Sleep duration showed highly significant differences before (χ² = 70.99, p < 0.0001) and after intervention (χ² = 117.37, p < 0.0001), indicating uneven distribution across sleep categories. Behavioral problems also showed strong significance before (χ² = 42.50, p < 0.0001) and after intervention (χ² = 86.72, p < 0.0001),

Conclusion: Behavior modification intervention significantly improved Child behavior incorporating such programs into pediatric healthcare can improve outcomes and reduce psychosocial burden.