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Factors Influencing Problem and Pathological Gambling in Participants of Horse Race Gambling.
- Source :
- Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing; 2012, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p589-598, 10p, 5 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine risk factors for pathological gambling of horse race participants. Methods: The participants, 508 horse race gamblers, completed the DSM-IV criteria of pathological gambling, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-K) and Symptom Checklist-47-Revision (SCL-47-R). Data were analyzed using t-test, x²-test, Fisher's exact test, and logistic regression analyses. Behaviors related to horse racing, alcohol abuse, and mental health were analyzed between problem or pathological gamblers compared to recreational gamblers. Results: The prevalence rates of recreational, problem, and pathological gambling were 36.6%, 39.4%, and 24.0%, respectively. Frequency of gambling (≥4/day), frequency of racetrack visiting (≥3/month), accompaniment (alone), and mental health (SCL-47-R scores) were all associated with increased risks of problem and pathological gambling. Expenditure on betting (≥200,000 won/day) and alcohol abuse (AUDIT-K 8-20 scores) group members had higher levels of gambling pathology than recreational gamblers. Conclusion: Problem and pathological gambling are highly associated with alcohol abuse and mental health disorders, suggesting that clinicians should carefully evaluate this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- Korean
- ISSN :
- 20053673
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 88917655
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.4.589