Social factors in the study of peptic ulcer disease

Abstract

Compared 50 cases of peptic ulcers with a control group of 25 normal volunteers matched on age, sex, occupation, and socioeconomic status. Ss were given physical and psychiatric examinations, 2 or 3 psychiatric interviews focused on family dynamics and sociocultural background, and "abreaction with methedrine" for Ss who did not volunteer information. It is concluded that social factors play an important role in the development of peptic ulcers. 

Keywords: Social factors, peptic ulcer disease