Table 6 Correlation of GHQoL factors, BDCAF with ulcer characteristics

Ulcer Avenge Number

Pearson Correlation

.276

.120

.331

.123

252

.363

Sig. (1-tailed)

.024*

198

.008*

.192

.035*

.004*

Ulcer Average Size (mm)

Pearson Correlation

.367

.456

.419

.236

.447

.107

Sig. (I-tailed)

.004*

.000*

.001*

.046*

.000*

.225

Ulcer Duration (weeks)

Pearson Correlation

-.024

.119

-.021

-.265

-.113

.375

Sig. (1-tailed)

.434

.201

.440

.029*

.203

.003*

Ulcer Free-Period (weeks)

Pearson Correlation

.247

.139

.152

.145

.200

.250

Sig. (1-tailed)

.039*

.163

.141

.153

.078

.037*

Ulcer Pain

Pearson Correlation

.640

.654

.494

.445

.660

.189

Sig. (1-tailed)

.000*

.000*

.000*

.000*

.000*

.089

Ulcer Site

Pearson Correlation

.376

.419

.320

.213

.383

.218

Sig. (1-tailed)

.003*

.001*

.001*

.065

.003*

.060