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000170989 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-2088-2007$$aMonreal-Bartolomé, Alicia$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000170989 245__ $$aGambling in women: A systematic review of interventions and prevention approaches
000170989 260__ $$c2026
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000170989 5203_ $$aBackground: Gambling disorder (GD) is a behavioral addiction with significant psychological, social, and economic consequences. Despite growing female participation and distinct gambling characteristics, research and interventions largely male-centered, overlooking women-specific factors. Objectives: This systematic review synthesizes evidence on prevention and treatment interventions for women with GD, assessing their effectiveness on gambling behaviors, cognitive and psychological outcomes, and identifying barriers related to access, adherence, and gender-sensitive design. Method: A systematic search in PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science (up to September 2025) identified quantitative studies reporting female-specific outcomes in gambling prevention or treatment. Study quality was appraised using National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute tools, and data on intervention characteristics, outcomes, and participant profiles were extracted. Results: Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria (five prevention, thirteen treatment). Prevention programs, mostly universal and adolescentfocused, improved gambling knowledge, cognitive distortions, and short term gambling frequency; however, socioemotional effects were inconsistent. Only one study included follow-up assessment. Treatment studies, predominantly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)–based, reduced gambling severity and psychological distress, although dropout and relapse rates were higher among women with greater psychopathology or limited support. Person-centered approaches benefited of tailoring interventions to individual profiles. No studies systematically applied gender-sensitive frameworks or disaggregated outcomes by sex in prevention. Discussion and Conclusion: Prevention and treatment programs can benefit women, but standard interventions insufficiently address their unique needs. Gender-sensitive, individualized strategies, inclusion of socioemotional factors, and long-term evaluations are essential to enhance outcomes and inform inclusive public health policies.
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000170989 700__ $$aCabrera-Gil, Itxaso$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000170989 700__ $$aRoyuela-Colomer, Estíbaliz
000170989 700__ $$aMateo-Canedo, Corel
000170989 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0786-535X$$aBeltrán-Ruiz, María$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000170989 700__ $$aPérez-Aranda, Adrián
000170989 700__ $$aSanabria-Mazo, Juan P.
000170989 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-1690-4130$$aLópez-del-Hoyo, Yolanda$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000170989 7102_ $$14009$$2730$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicología Básica
000170989 7102_ $$14009$$2735$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Psicolog.Evolut.Educac
000170989 773__ $$g15, 1 (2026), 135-156$$pJ. behav. addict.$$tJournal of behavioral addictions$$x2062-5871
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