Later toilet training is associated with urge incontinence in children

J Pediatr Urol. 2009 Dec;5(6):458-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.05.012. Epub 2009 Jun 30.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if later toilet training is associated with urge incontinence in children.

Methods: We used a case-control study design to yield level 2 evidence.

Results: Initiation of toilet training after 32 months of age was associated with urge incontinence (P=0.02).

Conclusion: For children who display signs of toilet-training readiness, training should be initiated prior to 32 months of age to reduce the risk for urge incontinence.

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Time Factors
  • Toilet Training*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Urge / epidemiology*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Urge / etiology