European Psychiatry (Apr 2021)

Telephone interviews among a cohort of gambling patients at the time of COVID-19

  • E. Levari,
  • A. Negri,
  • P. Simonato,
  • G. Tomasi,
  • G. Branz,
  • A. Coppola,
  • P. Gianfranceschi,
  • E. Leoni,
  • P. Mistretta,
  • M. Stefani,
  • M. Vanzetta,
  • O. Corazza,
  • A. Franceschini

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.2164
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 64
pp. S819 – S819

Abstract

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Introduction Background: Little is known about the modifications in gambling patterns during the Covid-19 pandemic, which has shown signs of increase, particularly for individuals with preexisting gambling problems. Objectives Our aim was to assess the behaviour of a cohort of patients in the Trentino Region. Methods A semi structured questionnaire containing Hamilton Depression Rating Scale as well as open-ended questions on gambling activities, specifically online gambling, was administred over the telephone. The survey was administred for two months over the lockdown period (april-june 2020) and took approximately 20 minutes to complete. Results About 50 responsens were collected. Data are currently been analyzed and will be avaiable at the time of the Congress. Conclusions Will be show at the time of the Congress. Disclosure No significant relationships.

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