B4309 - The relationship between behaviour/emotional problems and paediatric incontinence - 24/04/2023

B number: 
B4309
Principal applicant name: 
Carol Joinson | PHS (United Kingdom)
Co-applicants: 
Dr Christina Dardani
Title of project: 
The relationship between behaviour/emotional problems and paediatric incontinence  
Proposal summary: 

Observational studies in children and adolescents have found evidence for prospective associations between behaviour/emotional problems and incontinence. Although prospective studies reduce the likelihood of reverse causation, they are limited by residual confounding. 

Impact of research: 
Increased understanding of the link between emotional/behaviour problems, ASD and IQ and paediatric incontinence/constipation.
Date proposal received: 
Wednesday, 12 April, 2023
Date proposal approved: 
Monday, 17 April, 2023
Keywords: 
Epidemiology, Mental health, Statistical methods, Genetic epidemiology