Efficacy of Brief Motivational Interviewing Intervention for Treating Gambling Disorder among University Students in Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Date
2020-11-30
Authors
Maroma, Fabio Ogachi
Karega, Muchiri
Mvungu, Njeri Eunice
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Publisher
International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science
Abstract
The study sought to establish the efficacy of Brief Motivational Interviewing Intervention (BMII) for
treating gambling disorder among university students in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to
determine the efficacy of BMII in decreasing: gambling disorder symptoms; frequency of gambling; and
typical amount of money placed per bet. The research design used was a parallel group, two arm, superiority
randomized control trial. The study targeted university students who gamble. A total of 228 students
participated in the study. The results revealed that BMII was efficacious in decreasing gambling disorder
symptoms at p<.05 (MD=-1.733, t (100) = -7.087, p<.000); frequency of gambling at p<.05, (MD= -.683, t
(100) = -6.072, p=.000); and typical amount placed per bet at p<.05 (MD=-.455; t (100) = -3.294, p=.001).
The intervention is recommended as an evidence-based intervention that can be utilised in gambling disorder
treatment.
Description
A Research Article in the International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science
Keywords
Gambling, University students, Kenya, Treatment, Randomized controlled trial, Motivational interviewing, Sports betting
Citation
: Maroma, F.O, Karega, M. & Eunice, M.N. (2020). EFFICACY OF BRIEF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING INTERVENTION FOR TREATING GAMBLING DISORDER AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 8(11), 11-20.