Relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Gambling in Nevada

Abstract

Objectives: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with lasting health and behavioral effects. In this study, we assess the relationship between ACEs and gambling in the state of Nevada. Methods: Using 2018 Nevada Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, we assessed the relationship between ACEs and gambling behavior among 2768 participants. A composite score was used to assess 10 commonly researched ACEs; this continuous score was additionally categorized into 0 ACEs, 1-2 ACEs, 3 or more ACEs. We used weighted logistic regression to assess the relationship between ACEs scores and frequency of gambling. Results: Approximately 9% of study participants reported frequently gambling (one or more times a month). There was a positive association between the continuous ACEs score and frequently gambling in the fully adjusted model (p = .026). The odds of frequently gambling was 69% higher among those exposed to ≥ 3 ACEs compared to those who had no ACEs exposure (adjusted OR = 1.69; 95% CI 1.00-2.84; p = .048). Conclusions: The results show a relationship between ACEs and gambling in Nevada. This research contributes to the existing understanding of ACEs and their impact.

Understanding and comparing risk factors and subtypes in South Korean adult and adolescent women's suicidal ideation or suicide attempt using survey and social media data

“…Second, compared to adult women, as shown in Figure 2(b) and (c), half of the 10 major risk factors for adolescent women were related to interpersonal experiences and needs. The most important factor was ACEs, followed by social connectedness indicating an emotional distance between self and others, 41 ASEs in lifetime indicating sexual abuse including being touched without consent, 42 social assurance indicating the tendency to rely on others to feel a sense of belonging, 43 and online interpersonal victimization (Q2) indicating experience of having been asked about very private and sexual information online despite being unwilling. 44 Third, as shown in Figure 2(c) , the most important factor in both groups was ACEs and the fourth was PTSD symptoms .…”