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Mobile health apps for problem gambling that are available in Australia

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Author(s): Brownlow, Luke

Journal: Journal of Gambling Issues

Year Published: 2021

Date Added: August 31, 2021

Mobile health apps (mHealth apps) are increasingly being used in health treatment. However, few mHealth apps for problem gambling are currently available. In January 2020, the researcher found 17 apps available to Australians from the Google Play and Apple iTunes stores. Most of the apps were free or had low costs. Most of the apps had three or fewer functions. The most common functions were information about problem gambling and blocking software for users to restrict or block access to gambling sites. The apps generally had no or few user reviews. Their download rates varied greatly. The average for the most recent update was more than 12 months ago. This study shows the need for more apps that are professionally designed and based on research evidence and theories.


Citation: Brownlow, L. (2021). A review of mHealth gambling apps in Australia. Journal of Gambling Issues, 47, 1-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4309/jgi.2021.47.1

Article DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4309/jgi.2021.47.1

Keywords: gambling ; gambling support ; mobile devices ; online interventions ; problem gambling ; smartphone ; telemedicine

Topics: Gambling Assessment ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Prevention

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Observational: Cross-sectional

Geographic Coverage: Australia

Study Population: 17 mobile apps for problem gambling available in Australia from Google Play and Apple iTunes

Sampling Procedure: The researcher did a search in Google Play Store and the Apple iTunes store in January 2020.

Study Funding:

No funding was reported for this study.

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