Gambling Interventions in Indigenous Communities, from Theory to Practice: A Rapid Qualitative Review of the Literature

Saunders, Paul; Doyle, Kerrie

doi:10.1007/s10899-021-10019-0

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“…(50) The limited data available suggests that gambling adversely affects up to 20% of Aboriginal peoples compared to 3.2% of non-Indigenous Australians. (50,51) With increasing concerns about the normalisation of gambling and the pervasive nature of gambling marketing in Australia, the ndings of this study reinforce the need for stronger regulatory controls on the marketing of gambling in Australia and more rigorous monitoring of gambling prevalence and harms, including among Aboriginal peoples. (48,52) The exploitation of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and the associated harms to cultural wellbeing was a unique commercial determinant of health identi ed by participants in our study.…”

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Making Big Business Everybody’s Business: Aboriginal leaders’ perspectives on the commercial determinants of Indigenous health in Victoria, Australia

CROCETTI,

Yorta),

(Mununjali)

et al. 2023

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Background The commercial determinants of health is a rapidly expanding field of research; however Indigenous perspectives remain notably underrepresented. For Indigenous peoples the intersection of globalisation, colonialism and capitalism may amplify commercially-driven health inequities. This study aimed to understand the perspectives of Aboriginal leaders in Victoria, Australia, regarding the impact of commercial entities and their practices on Aboriginal health and wellbeing. Methods Semi-structured interviews with 23 Aboriginal leaders from across five sectors (n = 15 urban, n = 8 rural/regional) were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis. Results Five overarching themes were identified, encompassing i) the adverse impacts of industries on Aboriginal peoples, ii) the intersection between colonialism and western economic paradigms, iii) tokenistic corporate engagement with Aboriginal communities, iv) supporting Aboriginal-owned businesses, and v) opportunities for self-determination through business. Participants expressed concern over aggressive marketing by the gambling industry, the exploitation of Aboriginal culture by commercial industries, the privatisation of public services, and the lack of oversignt of corporate social responsibility strategies. Simultaneously, Aboriginal-led businesses were viewed as opportunities for cultural and financial empowerment and self-determination. Conclusion Numerous commercial actors and practices are perceived to influence Aboriginal health and wellbeing. This study highlights the need for strong policy and regulation to mitigate harmful industry practices while incentivising the potential positive impacts of the commercial activities on Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

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Making Big Business Everybody’s Business: Aboriginal leaders’ perspectives on the commercial determinants of Indigenous health in Victoria, Australia

CROCETTI,

Yorta),

(Mununjali)

et al. 2023

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“…Whiteside et al, (2020) conducted a systematic review of interventions in Indigenous gambling identifying four articles, only one of which provided (indeterminant) outcomes data. This is supported by Saunders et al, (2021) who also identified a dearth of empirical evidence to inform the design of policy and interventions for Indigenous populations.…”

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“…Two articles referred to harm reduction programs specific to Indigenous peoples [ 82 , 83 ]. Whiteside et al, (2020) conducted a systematic review of interventions in Indigenous gambling identifying four articles, only one of which provided (indeterminant) outcomes data.…”

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What is known about population level programs designed to address gambling-related harm: rapid review of the evidence

Clune,

Ratnaike,

White

et al. 2024

Harm Reduct J

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Background Gambling and gambling-related harm attract significant researcher and policy attention. The liberalisation of gambling in most western countries is strongly associated with a marked rise in gambling activity and increases in gambling-related harm experienced at the population level. Programs to address gambling-related harm have traditionally focused on individuals who demonstrate problematic gambling behaviour, despite clear evidence of the effectiveness of a public health approach to high-risk activities like gambling. Little is known about the availability or efficacy of programs to address gambling-related harm at a population level. Methods The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation commissioned a rapid evidence review of the available evidence on programs designed to reduce gambling-related harm at a population level. The review was conducted using a public health and harm reduction lens. MEDLINE, ProQuest Central and PsychInfo databases were searched systematically. Included studies were published in English between 2017 – 2023 from all countries with gambling policy contexts and public health systems comparable to Australia’s; included primary data; and focused on primary and/or secondary prevention of gambling-related harm or problems. Results One hundred and sixty-seven articles were eligible for inclusion. Themes identified in the literature included: risk and protective factors; primary prevention; secondary prevention; tertiary prevention; target population group; and public health approach. The evidence review revealed a gap in empirical evidence around effective interventions to reduce gambling-related harm at the population level, particularly from a public health perspective. Conclusions Addressing gambling-related harm requires a nuanced, multi-layered approach that acknowledges the complex social, environmental, and commercial nature of gambling and associated harms. Moreover, evidence demonstrates community programs to reduce gambling-related harm are more successful in reducing harm when based on sound theory of co-design and address the social aspects that contribute to harm.

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“…In that era gambling studies also encompassed anthropological and archaeological studies more generally (e.g., Gabriel, 1996). More recent research on Indigenous gambling is situated within a harm reduction approach (Hilbrecht et al, 2020) or problem gambling approach (Williams et al, 2021;Saunders & Doyle, 2021). Within a critical Indigenous studies framework, then, gambling studies can be understood as a microcosm of the academic gaze on Indigenous peoples as described by Hokowhitu (2020) and Moreton-Robinson (2016).…”

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Editorial: What are Critical Indigenous Gambling Studies?

Manitowabi

Nicoll

2021

CGS

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Gambling Interventions in Indigenous Communities, from Theory to Practice: A Rapid Qualitative Review of the Literature

Cited by 5 publications

References 61 publications

Making Big Business Everybody’s Business: Aboriginal leaders’ perspectives on the commercial determinants of Indigenous health in Victoria, Australia

Making Big Business Everybody’s Business: Aboriginal leaders’ perspectives on the commercial determinants of Indigenous health in Victoria, Australia

What is known about population level programs designed to address gambling-related harm: rapid review of the evidence

Editorial: What are Critical Indigenous Gambling Studies?

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