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Stool Withholding at School Among Children in the Netherlands

  • By

  • Sophia P. van Streun

  • Anne C. ter Schure

  • Marianne Rook

  • Bart Sandberg

  • Joep P. M. Derikx

  • Marc A. Benninga

  • Ilan J. N. Koppen

  • Mariël C. H. Croon

  • Ramon R. Gorter

  • May 13, 2026

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    Toilet avoidance in school-aged children in the Netherlands is linked to facility issues like cleanliness, privacy, and cubicle size.

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    Psychological factors such as fear of bullying and embarrassment contribute to children's reluctance to use school toilets.

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    Withholding behavior can lead to painful defecation, abdominal pain, fecal incontinence, and increased school absenteeism.

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    The study aims to assess the prevalence of toilet avoidance and associated symptoms among children aged 8 to 16 years.

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    A total of 1087 respondents participated in the study, with data collected through a questionnaire designed for clarity and comprehensibility.

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Stool Withholding at School Among Children in the Netherlands

  • by Sophia P. van Streun, Anne C. ter Schure, Marianne Rook, Bart Sandberg, Joep P. M. Derikx, Marc A. Benninga, Ilan J. N. Koppen, Mariël C. H. Croon, Ramon R. Gorter

  • May 13, 2026

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