Cuquerella-Gilabert M, García AM. [Addictions to information and communication technologies in Comunitat Valenciana (Spain), 2018-2020].
GACETA SANITARIA 2022;
37:102252. [PMID:
36108491 DOI:
10.1016/j.gaceta.2022.102252]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To describe the sociodemographic profile of the people treated for addiction to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the addictive behavior units (ABU) of Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, in 2018-2020.
METHOD
Annual analysis and for the global period according to information collected in the ABU records.
RESULTS
219 registered cases, mostly men (87%), under 30 years of age (53%), with primary education or less (51%), and living with parents (57%). In the study period significant changes were observed in age (increase) and employment situation (more active workers). The COVID-19 pandemic's year (2020) accentuated or maintained previous trends.
CONCLUSIONS
The person treated for addiction to ICTs in Comunitat Valenciana is mostly male, under 30 years of age and with a primary education level or less, with a trend to increase in age and in proportion of active workers. Prevention should focus on these groups at higher risk.
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