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An epidemiological study on factors influencing gaming disorder: An online cross-sectional design
Rabbanie Tariq Wani1, Imrose Rashid2, IqraNisar Chowdri1
1Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Background:
Gaming disorders have increased over time due to easy availability of online gaming. The aim of this study is to determine the factors influencing the gaming disorders.
Methods:
An online questionnaire was circulated on gaming platforms for the assessment as per IGD-20 and DSM-5 criteria.
Results:
A significant correlation was found between duration of play and gaming disorders (r = 0.131, P < 0.05). The scores were concurrent as per IGD-20 and DSM-5 criteria.
Conclusion:
Undiagnosed gaming disorder among gamers needs to be addressed. Duration of playing of games also needs to be checked to reduce the prevalence of gaming disorders.
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