Gambling: A Ubiquitous Behavior Among Rhode Island's Young Adults.
| Autor: | Noel JK; Department of Health Science, College of Health & Wellness, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI., Tudela SE; Department of Health Science, College of Health & Wellness, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI., Jacob S; Department of Health Science, College of Health & Wellness, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI., Rosenthal SR; Department of Health Science, College of Health & Wellness, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI; Department of Epidemiology, Brown School of Public Health, Providence, RI. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Rhode Island medical journal (2013) [R I Med J (2013)] 2022 Apr 01; Vol. 105 (3), pp. 46-50. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Apr 01. |
| Abstrakt: | Objectives: Gambling is a prevalent behavior associated with numerous consequences. The purpose of the current study was to assess the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in Rhode Island young adults and to identify sociodemographic correlates of gambling. Methods: Data from n=546 participants of the Rhode Island Young Adult Survey were used. Twelve types of gambling behaviors, and problem gambling, were assessed. Sociodemographic variables included age, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social status, education, employment, and essential worker status. Results: The prevalence of any gambling was 62.3%, and odds of any gambling was 57% higher (95%CI = 1.08,2.27) among essential workers. The prevalence of problem gambling was 11.4%, and the odds were 3.6 times higher (95%CI = 1.32, 9.86) among persons who are transgender. Conclusions: The prevalence of gambling and problem gambling are high among Rhode Island's young adults. Implementing programmatic and regulatory measures to prevent and treat problem gambling are vital. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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