Intervention for internet and gambling addiction among adolescents and youths in Nigeria: A systematic review protocol

Tarela Juliet  Ike; Dung Ezekiel  Jidong; Mieyebi Lawrence  Ike; Evangelyn Ebi  Ayobi; Peremi Richmond  Ike; Rukevwe Francis  Doghor

Intervention for internet and gambling addiction among adolescents and youths in Nigeria: A systematic review protocol

Tarela Juliet Ike
, Dung Ezekiel Jidong
, Mieyebi Lawrence Ike
, Evangelyn Ebi Ayobi
, Peremi Richmond Ike
, Rukevwe Francis Doghor

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Abstract

Review title
Intervention for internet and gambling addiction among adolescents and youths in Nigeria: A systematic review protocol

Condition or domain being studied
Mental disorder; Addiction; Depression; Anxiety; Suicide; Suicidal Ideation; Compulsive Gambling; Gambling; Internet based self-help

Rationale for the review
Internet and gambling addiction are significant public health concerns with implication for increasing the risk of anxiety, depression, poor academic performance among adolescents and youth. Yet, a gap exists in a review which synthesise psychosocial interventions to improve the mental health and prevent internet and gambling addiction among the affected population. This review addresses this gap to help identify and inform cultural appropriate intervention for the affected population.

Review objectives
What are the interventions to improve prevent internet and gambling addictions and improve the mental health of affected adolescents and youths in Nigeria?

Original language	English
Type	Systematic review protocol
Media of output	PROSPERO
Publisher	NIHR PROSPERO
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Published - 30 Aug 2025

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