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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing
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XXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
EFFECTIVENESS OF BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION THERAPY ON NOCTURNAL ENURESIS AMONG CHILDREN OF PRIMARY CARE GIVERS (6-12YEARS) AT SELECTED URBAN AREA, VELLORE
Author
Saritha & Dhanalakshmi N
Email
dhanalh73@gmail.com
keyword
Effectiveness, Behavioral modification therapy, Nocturnal enuresis, Primary care givers
Abstract
Childhood holds a very important place in the life of every human being. Children can have emotional and behavioral problems that are real and painful. The behavioral problems seen in middle childhood are stuttering, pica, sleep problems, enuresis, encopresis and tics. Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of behavioral modification therapy on nocturnal enuresis among children of primary care givers (6-12years). Methods: Pre Experimental, one group pre and post-test design. Judgemental sampling technique was adopted to select 35 children of primary care givers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis and interpretation of data. Results: The assessment findings revealed that there was a significant difference at (p<0.001) in the mean score of pre and post assessment on effectiveness of behavioral modification therapy. There was an improvement in levels of nocturnal enuresis scores among children after behavior modification therapy. There was a significant association (p<0.05) between the post assessment scores of nocturnal enuresis and the selected demographic variables such as age of the child, sex of the child and past history of enuresis in siblings. Conclusion: From the study findings, it can be concluded that the behavioral modification therapy was effective in improving the levels of nocturnal enuresis among children
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