Table VII.
Percentage of Mothers Endorsing the Most Common Physical and Psychosocial Causes at Both Initial Assessment and at Follow-up
| Cause | UP group | PD group | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical cause | |||
| Sensitive or nervous stomach | 71.1 | 57.9 | ns |
| Stomach producing too much acid or gas | 51.4 | 81.0 | .08 |
| Irritation or inflammation of the stomach or Gl system (ulcer) | 45.8 | 76.5 | .02 |
| Psychosocial cause | |||
| Being nervous, worried, or tense | 67.2 | 70.4 | ns |
| Stress | 63.9 | 65.0 | ns |
| Putting too much pressure on him/herself | 65.7 | 63.2 | ns |
Mothers were allowed to endorse more than one cause.