Table 6.
Longitudinal analysis of incident gambling at cycles 2, 3, or 4.
| Nongambler and Nonproblem gamblers | At-risk or problem gamblers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AOR | P | ||
| Major depressive disorder, n = 376 | n = 39 (12.6%) 1.00 | 0.76 (0.30 to 1.94) | 0.56 |
| GAD, n = 376 | n = 9 (2.9%) 1.00 | 1.80 (0.44 to 7.39) | 0.41 |
| OCD, n = 376 | n = 16 (5.2%) 1.00 | 1.33 (0.41 to 4.31) | 0.64 |
| Alcohol dependence, n = 376 | n = 35 (29.2%) 1.00 | 1.82 (0.83 to 3.99) | 0.14 |
| Any drug use in the past 12 months, n = 371 | n = 98 (32.0%) 1.00 | 2.90 (1.60 to 5.23)a | <0.001a |
| Any mental health disorder, n = 371 | n = 133 (43.5%) 1.00 | 2.68 (1.46 to 4.93)a | 0.001a |
aSignificant variables are shown as P < 0.05.
AOR = adjusted for sociodemographic variables; GAD = generalized anxiety disorder; OCD = obsessive–compulsive disorder.