Abstract:

Objective: To evaluate the anxiety levels in children and their mothers with enuresis. Material and Method: The study population is consisted of 96 children (52 enuretic children, and 44 healthy children) and their mothers. Anxiety levels of the study population were evaluated by using the Screen for Child Anxiety and Related Disorders in children, the and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory in the mothers. Results: The mean score of SCARED was significantly higher in the Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) group compared to the healthy control group (32.5±10.7 vs 26.7±10.6 respectively, p=0.009). The STAI-2 score was significantly higher in the enuretic children’s mothers compared to mothers of the healthy control (49.4±8.8, 42.4±6.8 respectively, p=0.001). Conclusion: We demonstrated high anxiety levels in children with PMNE and in their mothers. Nocturnal enuresis is an important problem affecting the children and mothers. Recognition and management of anxiety in enuretic children and their mothers is crucial for a successful treatment.