title: Childhood incontinence: risk factors and impact.
abstract: Continence problems in children can persist into later childhood and have a serious effect on quality of life. Research into its causes and impact is scarce, and useful resources are limited. A Medical Research Council grant is funding a project at the University of Bristol, which aims to improve understanding of the risk factors and outcomes of continence problems in children and adolescents. This article outlines the initial findings, which could help in the production of resources for parents, children and young people.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Joinson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation; D019468:Disease Management; D053207:Diurnal Enuresis; D005242:Fecal Incontinence; D006801:Humans; D053206:Nocturnal Enuresis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014549:Urinary Incontinence