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ArticleAsian journal of psychiatry2019

The prevalence, patterns, and correlates of gambling behaviours in men: An exploratory study from Goa, India.

Urvita Bhatia, Bhargav Bhat, Sanju George, Abhijit Nadkarni

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Article in Asian journal of psychiatry, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Urvita BhatiaSangath, H No 451 (168) Bhatkar Waddo, Porvorim, Socorro 403501, India. Electronic address: urvita.bhatia@sangath.in.
Bhargav BhatSangath, H No 451 (168) Bhatkar Waddo, Porvorim, Socorro 403501, India.
Sanju GeorgeSangath, H No 451 (168) Bhatkar Waddo, Porvorim, Socorro 403501, India.
Abhijit NadkarniSangath, H No 451 (168) Bhatkar Waddo, Porvorim, Socorro 403501, India.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere is a significant evidence gap on gambling in India, where gambling is viewed predominantly through the legal lens. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence, patterns, and correlates of gambling.

methodsCross-sectional data from the follow-up assessment in a cohort (n = 1514 men) from India. The following data were collected using a structured questionnaire: socio-demographic information, gambling, interpersonal violence, tobacco use, alcohol use disorders (AUD), common mental disorders, and suicidality. Logistic regression models were used to examine the correlates of gambling.

results658 participants (45.4%) reported gambling in the past year, and lottery was the most frequent form of gambling (67.8%). Current gambling was correlated with rural residence (OR 1.42, CI 1.05-1.93, p = 0.02), work-related problems (OR 1.42, CI 1.03-1.96, p = 0.03), interpersonal violence (OR 3.45, CI 1.22-9.75, p = 0.02), tobacco use (OR 1.59, CI 1.16-2.19, p = 0.004), and AUD (OR 2.14, CI 1.35-3.41, p = 0.001). 724 (49.9%) participants reported gambling at least once in their lifetime. Lifetime gambling was correlated with work-related problems (OR 1.57, CI 1.14-2.17, p = 0.006), interpersonal violence (OR 4.03, CI 1.32-12.30 p = 0.02), tobacco use (OR 1.60, CI 1.16-2.20, p = 0.004), and AUD (OR 2.12, CI 1.33-3.40, p = 0.002). Age was significantly associated with playing lottery more frequently (OR 3.24, CI 1.34-7.84, p = 0.009) and tobacco use was significantly associated with playing matka more frequently (OR 1.69, CI 1.08-2.64, p = 0.02). DISCUSSION: The high prevalence of gambling and its association with social problems and risk factors for non-communicable diseases warrants further epidemiological research.

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AdultCross-Sectional StudiesGamblingHumansIndiaMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSocial ProblemsYoung AdultAddictions researchEpidemiologyGamblingIndia

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