JOURNAL ARTICLE

Studies from Isra University Add New Findings in the Area of Peptic Ulcers (Psychosocial and Behavioral Risk Factors of Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Case-Control Study).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 1409 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study investigating the psychosocial and behavioral risk factors associated with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in Sindh, conducted by researchers at Isra University. The case-control study involved 278 participants and found significant associations between PUD and factors such as stress, depression, smoking, alcohol use, urban residency, sedentary lifestyle, and poor sleep. Notably, 57.9% of PUD cases reported moderate-to-severe depression, and high stress levels were linked to increased PUD risk. The researchers concluded that addressing modifiable factors like stress and unhealthy behaviors could help reduce the burden of PUD, suggesting the need for further studies to confirm these findings in larger populations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/08, p1409
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:187061588
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