PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To examine differences between those who do and those who do not exhibit nocturnal enuresis in regard to health-related quality of life, emotional and behavioral functioning, family functioning, stressful life events, sociodemographic factors and medical factors.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers to intervention implementation for nocturnal enuresis.
In this study, children and adolescents with sickle cell disease ages 6-18 years and their parents/guardians will each complete an interview with questionnaires assessing nocturnal enuresis, health-related quality of life, emotional and behavioral functioning, family functioning, and stressful life events. Participants who report nocturnal enuresis will identify interventions they have used in the past, along with barriers to intervention implementation.
The future goal will be to use this information to develop an effective intervention strategy for nocturnal enuresis specific to the needs of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
