Presentation Information
[P-15-01]Relationships Between Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Problem/Pathological Gambling
*Wonseok Lee1, Moon-Doo Kim1,2, Young-Eun Jung1,2 (1.Department of Psychiatry, Jeju National University Hospital(Korea), 2.Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University(Korea))
Keywords:
Pathological gambling,ADHD,Korean adults
Objectives
Recently, the clinical importance of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and problem/pathological gambling has been increasing. Studies on the relationship between ADHD and problem/pathological gambling are ongoing worldwide but few are conducted. This study examined the relationship between adult ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling.
Methods
Data from 500 adults aged 20 to 59 who took part in a community survey were ana- lyzed. All participants completed self-report questionnaires in which demographic variables and ADHD symptoms were assessed using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. Problem/pathological gambling was assessed using a Korean version of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule.
Results
The prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms was 15.2%. The association between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling was significant (p<0.001). Additionally, subjects with ADHD symptoms showed a more positive attitude toward gambling than subjects without symptoms. Multivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling (odds ratio, 2.394; 95% confidence interval, 1.104–5.191; p=0.027).
Conclusion
Problem/pathological gambling is associated with ADHD symptoms. Therefore, cli- nicians should provide education and intervention on gambling behavior to subjects with ADHD symptoms.
Recently, the clinical importance of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and problem/pathological gambling has been increasing. Studies on the relationship between ADHD and problem/pathological gambling are ongoing worldwide but few are conducted. This study examined the relationship between adult ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling.
Methods
Data from 500 adults aged 20 to 59 who took part in a community survey were ana- lyzed. All participants completed self-report questionnaires in which demographic variables and ADHD symptoms were assessed using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. Problem/pathological gambling was assessed using a Korean version of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule.
Results
The prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms was 15.2%. The association between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling was significant (p<0.001). Additionally, subjects with ADHD symptoms showed a more positive attitude toward gambling than subjects without symptoms. Multivariate analysis revealed a significant relationship between ADHD symptoms and problem/pathological gambling (odds ratio, 2.394; 95% confidence interval, 1.104–5.191; p=0.027).
Conclusion
Problem/pathological gambling is associated with ADHD symptoms. Therefore, cli- nicians should provide education and intervention on gambling behavior to subjects with ADHD symptoms.