Table 2.
Unadjusted odds ratios (ORs) for suicidality by gambling status
|
Suicidal thoughts only |
Attempted suicide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| Non-problem gambling (PGSI score 0) | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) |
| Low-risk gambling (PGSI score 1–2) | 1·1 (0·7–1·5) | 1·4 (1·0–2·0) | 0·6 (0·2–2·0) | 0·5 (0·2–1·5) |
| Moderate-risk gambling (PGSI score 3–7) | 1·1 (0·7–1·9) | 0·5 (0·2–1·0) | 1·1 (0·2–4·8) | 2·5 (0·8–7·3) |
| Problem gambling (PGSI score ≥8) | 0·6 (0·4–1·1) | 0·7 (0·4–1·4) | 15·1 (8·2–27·9) | 8·0 (4·0–16·0) |
| p value | 0·41 | 0·041 | <0·0001 | <0·0001 |
Data are OR (95% CI), or p values. Suicidality refers to suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts in the year before survey completion. PGSI=Problem Gambling Severity Index.