THE KNOWLEDGE OF CAUSES OF ENURESIS AMONG RESIDENTS IN ACCRA, GHANA

Abstract

This paper examined the knowledge of causes of enuresis among residents of Accra- Ghana with regards to their demographic characteristics. A self constructed survey instrument was administered to a total of 70 children with enuresis and their relatives in Accra, Ghana who were sampled using the convenience method. Results were analysed using the independent t test, ANOVA and MANOVA. The findings of the study revealed that there was no significant difference in overall knowledge of enuresis among the various ages of the respondents. The various ages however differed significantly in knowledge with regards to physical, spiritual and behavioral causes of enuresis. Secondly, there were no significant differences of overall knowledge of enuresis among male and female respondents. There were also no significant differences of knowledge of enuresis among the respondents on the 4 categories of causes of the condition with regards to gender. Thirdly, patients demonstrated more knowledge in two main causes (physical and behavioral) of enuresis than their relatives. In relation to status (patients and relatives), overall knowledge of the condition was not significant. Lastly, there was a statistically significant difference in levels of knowledge among the various religions on only spiritual causes, with Christians reporting the highest, followed by both Muslims and non religious groups. There was no significant difference in the overall knowledge among the 4 religious believers.