Inanspruchnahme von hilfen bei pathologischem glücksspielen: Befunde der PAGE-studie

Translated title of the contribution: Treatment utilization in pathological gambling: Findings from the PAGE study

Anja Bischof*, Christian Meyer, Gallus Bischof, Nadin Kastirke, Ulrich John, Hans Jur̈gen Rumpf

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Abstract

Aim: The present study reports treatment utilization rates of pathological gamblers. Method: The population-based telephone survey is based on a random sample of 15 023 individuals. In addition, 303 gamblers recruited in 39 slot machine halls were interviewed. Gambling behavior and gambling problems were assessed in a computer assisted telephone interview. Among both samples together, 232 pathological gamblers were identified. Of them, 105 individuals received a clinical personal interview. Results: Among the pathological gamblers, 20% reported contact to a treatment facility. More intensive help-seeking was reported by 10.5%, with the main focus on addiction counseling services (5.7%), self-help groups (4.8%), and psychotherapy (3.8%). Treatment utilization was associated with severity of gambling problems (p = .022). Moreover, data showed a significant correlation between certain DSM-IV criteria and treatment seeking. Conclusions: Results indicate that pathological gamblers are underserved. Treatment does not seem to reach those individuals who need it.

Translated title of the contributionTreatment utilization in pathological gambling: Findings from the PAGE study
Original languageGerman
JournalSucht
Volume58
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)369-377
Number of pages9
ISSN0939-5911
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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