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Associations between Pathological Gambling and Psychiatric Comorbidity among Help-Seeking Populations in Hong Kong
Joint Authors
Wong, Ryan H. Y.
Chan, Elda M. L.
Shek, Daniel T. L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Problem gambling is complex and often comorbid with other mental health problems.
Unfortunately, gambling studies on comorbid psychiatric disorders among Chinese communities are extremely limited.
The objectives of this study were to (a) determine the prevalence of comorbid psychiatric disorders among treatment-seeking pathological gamblers; (b) compare the demographic profiles and clinical features of pathological gamblers with and without comorbid psychiatric disorders; (c) explore the associations between pathological gambling and psychiatric disorders and their temporal relationship.
Participants (N=201) who sought gambling counseling were examined by making Axis-I diagnoses including mood disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorder.
Results showed that 63.7% of participants had lifetime comorbid psychiatric disorder.
The most common comorbid psychiatric mental disorders were mood disorders, adjustment disorder, and substance use disorders.
Pathological gamblers with psychiatric comorbidities were significantly more severe in psychopathology, psychosocial functioning impairment, and gambling problems than those without the disorders.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shek, Daniel T. L.& Chan, Elda M. L.& Wong, Ryan H. Y.. 2012. Associations between Pathological Gambling and Psychiatric Comorbidity among Help-Seeking Populations in Hong Kong. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shek, Daniel T. L.…[et al.]. Associations between Pathological Gambling and Psychiatric Comorbidity among Help-Seeking Populations in Hong Kong. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481666
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shek, Daniel T. L.& Chan, Elda M. L.& Wong, Ryan H. Y.. Associations between Pathological Gambling and Psychiatric Comorbidity among Help-Seeking Populations in Hong Kong. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481666
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481666