Process evaluation of two community-action based gambling harm minimization programs

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Author(s): Kolandai‑Matchett, Komathi ; Bellringer, Maria E. ; Landon, Jason ; Abbott, Max W.

Journal: European Journal of Public Health

Year Published: 2018

Date Added: June 13, 2018

The current study evaluated the process of delivering two community-action based gambling harm minimization programs in New Zealand. ‘Aware Communities’ and ‘Supportive Communities’ appeared to be sustainable programs. The community-action based approach of these programs helped to reach different ethnic groups and those at risk of gambling harms. There was also some evidence that the programs could enhance social sustainability. The researchers identified some factors for success in the planning and delivery of gambling harm minimization programs.

Citation: Kolandai-Matchett, K., Bellringer, M., Landon, J., & Abbott, M. (2018). A process evaluation of the ‘Aware’ and ‘Supportive Communities’ gambling harm-minimisation programmes in New Zealand. European Journal of Public Health, 28(2), 369-376. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckx120

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckx120

Keywords: community ; community health services ; gambling ; harm minimization ; NSevaluation ; NSevaluationPHA ; public health

Topics: Gambling Resources ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Prevention ; Public Health ; Venue and Community

Conceptual Framework Factors: Resources - Harm Reduction, Prevention, and Protection ; Social Factors ; Social - Neighbourhood

Response Rate: N/A

Study Design: Evaluation Design

Geographic Coverage: New Zealand

Sampling Procedure: Data included over 100 biannual progress reports submitted to the Ministry of Health by program implementers between July 2010 and June 2013. Also, staff of a selected subsample of implementer organizations volunteered to participate in a survey (n=35) and focus group (n=8).

Study Funding:

The broader evaluation (from which we derived data) was received from the New Zealand Ministry of Health (Grant No. 467589 / 348109/00 & 01). No funding was received for analyses conducted specifically for this manuscript or manuscript preparation.