Enkoprezisi olan çocuklarda davranış sorunları ve bazı ailesel zellikler.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess behavioral problems in children with encopresis as well as anxiety levels of the mothers and marital problems of the parents. Material and Method: The case group included 31 boys with encopresis and their mothers; the control group included 26 boys who did not have chronic disease and their mothers. Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-II) and Marital Conflict Questionnaire (MCQ) were used. The mean scores of the scales of the two groups were compared by Mann-Whitney U test the study approved by the ethics committe of Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. Results: CBCL total problem scores, externalization, aggressive behavior, delinquent behavior and attention problem scores were significantly higher; CBCL competency total scores and school scores were significantly lower in the case group. In addition, MCQ scores were significantly higher in the encopresis group. Maternal STAI-II scores did not differ significantly between the groups. Conclusions: Attention and behavior problems may be the target of interventions for treatment of encopresis in children. Treatment of these problems may increase treatment compliance and prevent conflicts that may occur within the family in relation to these problems. Addressing severe marital problems that may be a source of distress and worsening factor for treatment may contribute to the treatment of these children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]