Prevalence of non-substance addictions in future health professionals: the case of gambling and video games

abstract

Introduction: Gambling and video game addiction can negatively affect university students academically, psychologically, and socially. Objective: To assess the prevalence and characteristics of these addictions among Nursing students. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study with 161 students using ESTUDES and EDADES questionnaires. Results: Gambling prevalence was 49.7%, predominantly males (online), while females preferred in-person games. Problematic gambling risk was 5.5%. Video game participation was 42.2%, with higher female prevalence but higher male risk. No negative academic impact was detected. Conclusion: High prevalence and sex differences demand targeted preventive interventions.

Keywords:

Gambling addiction, video games, university students, academic performance, behavioral disorders.

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Authors

Marta González Fernández-Conde - Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de Ávila (Universidad de Salamanca). España
Rosa Isabel Sánchez Alonso - Área de Atención Primaria de Ávila. España
Ainhoa Lozano Molina - Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de Ávila (Universidad de Salamanca). España
Elena Martín González - Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca. España
César Jiménez Vaquero - Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de Ávila (Universidad de Salamanca). España
Diego Gayo Plaza - Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de Ávila (Universidad de Salamanca). España

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54108/10130