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Table 2 Reported effects* of gambling in the family among Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) and non-CSOs

From: Gambling problems in the family – A stratified probability sample study of prevalence and reported consequences

 

Non-CSOs (%)

CSOs (%)

 

N

3,412

70

P-value§

Improvement of family financial situation

1.4

1.4

-

Worsening of family financial situation

1.0

46.3

< 0.001

Less contact with family and friends

0.2

8.7

< 0.001

Conflicts in the family

1.2

64.9

< 0.001

Reduced mental health (anxiety, depression)

0.3

16.6

< 0.001

Reduced physical health (muscle tension, headache, stomach ache etc)

0.3

17.8

< 0.001

  1. * Respondents were asked to answer the question: "What has it meant to you that someone in your family is gambling/has been gambling?" (multiple response question)
  2. § From Chi-square
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BMC Public Health

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