Pathological gambling and gender

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serval:BIB_0CD95E3C92BC
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Inproceedings: an article in a conference proceedings.
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Title
Pathological gambling and gender
Title of the conference
Abstract book, 16th AEP Congress
Author(s)
Bataillon  S., Tissot  H., Zumwald  C.
Address
Nice, France, 05-09 April 2008
ISBN
0924-9338
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2008
Editor
Höschl Cyril Robert Philippe H.
Volume
23
Series
European Psychiatry
Pages
S305-S305
Language
english
Abstract
Background and Aims: Gender differences have been reported among pathological gamblers populations. These differences concern variables such as type of gambling (men are more likely engaged in ''strategic gambling'' whereas women prefer ''non-strategic'' gambling), evolution of the gambling problem (faster progression for women) and suicidal behaviours (more attempted suicide by women). The aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between gender and clinical status in a Swiss sample of treatment seeking pathological gamblers. Method: Prospective descriptive study of 260 new outpatients entering treatment between October 1999 and October 2007 at the Center for Excessive Gambling Studies, Lausanne, Switzerland. Data are issued from standardised medical records. Gender differences were examined (Chi-squares and ANOVAs) on interval between first gambling behaviours and first specialized treatment, interval between pathological gambling onset and first specialized treatment, purpose of consulting, type of gambling (« strategic gambling » vs « nonstrategic gambling ») and suicidality. Results and Discussion: In line with international findings, gender differences were observed on type of gambling, suicidality and interval between pathological gambling onset and first specialized treatment. A tendency emerged on interval between first gambling behaviours and first specialized treatment. As a new finding, we observed a difference on the purpose of consulting, with emotional crisis more reported by women whereas men are more likely to report familial crisis. Gender seems to be relevant in the context of pathological gambling and should be integrated in prevention and clinical strategies.
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