Abstract:

Objective To investigate the current situation of the usage of disposable diaper and elimination communication（EC）,as well as their effects on daytime urinaty incontinence（DUI） in children aged 2 to 3 years. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed by distributing 2 297 questionnaires to parents. The questionnaires included questions regarding disposable diaper usage,starting time of EC,and children’s DUI. Results The overall prevalence of DUI was 8.45%（194/2 297）in children aged 2 to 3 years old. With prolonged disposable diaper usage,the proportion of EC decreased（ χ²=10.086,P=0.001） and the DUI prevalence increased（ χ²=11.166,P<0.001） significantly. With the delay of EC,the DUI prevalence increased significantly（ χ²=13.760,P<0.001）. The results of logistic regression analysis showed that the prolonged disposable diaper usage was a risk factor of DUC. Starting EC before 1 year of age in children was a protective factor against DUI. Conclusion The prevalence of DUI in 2 to 3 years old child is high. The prolonged usage of disposable diaper and delayed EC might be risk factors for DUI in children aged 2 to 3 years. Early EC can help to reduce the prevalence of DUI and enable children to obtain DUC as early as possible.

Key words: Urinary Incontinence, Disposable diaper, Elimination communication, Children, Urinary Incontinence, Disposable diaper, Elimination communication, Children