The impact of lockdown on health risk behaviours

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Author(s): Health Promotion Agency [New Zealand]

Publisher: Health Promotion Agency [New Zealand]

Year Published: 2020

Date Added: September 01, 2020

Resource Type: Research report

This report contains results from a survey of alcohol, tobacco, and gambling using during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand. Key results showed that respondents gambled less, or the same amount as before lockdown. There was an increase in online gambling and first-time users of online gambling. Respondents also reported gambling less online due to financial reasons. This survey was followed-up by a post-lockdown survey.

The survey was conducted by Nielsen, an independent research company.

Citation: Health Promotion Agency (HPA). (2020). The impact of lockdown on health risk behaviours. Available from: https://www.hpa.org.nz/research-library/research-publications/the-impact-of-lockdown-on-health-risk-behaviours

Keywords: alcohol ; Electronic Gambling Machines (EGMs) ; gambling behaviours ; gambling habits ; gambling types ; mental health ; online gambling ; smoking ; substance use ; survey ; well-being

Topics: Comorbidities ; Game Types ; Information for Operators ; Online Gambling ; Slots and VLTs ; Substance Use

Conceptual Framework Factors: Gambling Types ; Exposure - Gambling Setting ; Types - Structural Characteristics ; Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Exposure - Accessibility ; Resources - Risk Assessment ; Psychological Factors ; Gambling Exposure ; Psychological - Subjective Well-Being ; Gambling Resources

Geographic Coverage: New Zealand

Source Type: Government

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