Effects Of Educational Intervention On Mothers’ Behavior Modification Regarding Nocturnal Enuresis Among Children Aged 5-12 Years

Abstract

Background: Nocturnal Enuresis is a matter of concern among parents and children of different ages. It’s more common among younger children aged 5-12 years. It affects the physical, mental social and emotional health of children and their parents. Dealing with this problem is challenging as it mostly needs compliance with behavior modification. Behavior modification is proved to be more effective than any medical treatment in many studies.

Objective: This objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of educational intervention on mothers’ behavior modification regarding nocturnal enuresis among children in control and experimental groups.

Material and Method: Randomized Control trial study design was used under quantitative approach. Total 78 participants were selected through purposive sampling which were further divided in two groups; control and experimental groups. Control group was not given any intervention but experimental group were given education related to behavior modification and its implementation and compliance was observed for a period of time. “Children with nocturnal enuresis caregiver assessment questionnaire” was used to assess the behavior of mother toward child with nocturnal Enuresis. “Child urination practice assessment star chart” was used to monitor child urination practice through Star Chart.

Results: The results highlighted that the highest proportion of mothers, accounting for 38.5%, had children facing nocturnal enuresis and was aged between 36 and 45 years. In addition, a significant impact on mothers’ behavior of experimental group with a mean score of 35.61+6.55 as compared to control group who had mean score of 24.89+10.27. Likewise, the result of behavior modification on child urination practice showed significant mean difference between the control and experimental groups for dry nights, fluid intake and walking to the bathroom with a p-value less than 0.05.

Conclusion: This study concludes that nocturnal enuresis is behavioral problem which can be cured by changing the attitude of dealing with the children. This can best be done by changing the practices of mothers who are continuously involved in child’s care. Thus, this improvement helps progress to physical and emotional stability of children.