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Pathological Gambling among Italian Nursing Students.
Giancarlo Cicolini1, Carlo Della Pelle1, Valentina Simonetti2
1Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, G.d'Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara, Italy; ASL02Abruzzo - SAPS Chieti, Italy.
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|March 27, 2018
Summary
Pathological gambling affects 2.7% of Italian nursing students, with higher rates among males and those with substance use issues. Early identification and prevention are crucial for future healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Pathological gambling (PG) is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding risk factors among student populations is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate psychiatric dimensions, behavioral or substance addictions, and demographic variables as determinants of PG.
- To assess the prevalence of gambling problems among Italian nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among 1083 Italian nursing students from June to October 2015.
- Data were collected using a six-section survey tool.
- Statistical analysis examined associations between gambling behavior and various risk factors.
Main Results:
- 83.3% of students reported some gambling problems, and 2.7% exhibited PG.
- PG was significantly associated with illicit drug/alcohol use (65.5%) and male gender (58.6%).
- Higher scores on the Iowa Gambling Test (IAT) correlated with higher scores on the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS).
Conclusions:
- A notable prevalence of gambling problems exists among Italian nursing students, particularly males.
- Findings highlight the need for nursing faculties to implement early identification and prevention strategies.
- Interventions should aim to mitigate gambling behaviors in future healthcare workers.
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