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Item Open Access 2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study(Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community Services, 2005-11) Market Quest Research Group Inc.; Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community ServicesThis report presents the findings of the 2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study. This study is the first to address gambling issues specific to the province and provides current baseline information regarding the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Specifically, the study provides important information measuring: • The prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in the province • Profiles of gambler sub-types and players of certain gambling activities • The relationship between gambling and correlates of gambling including substance use and mental health • Consequences related to gambling • Awareness of support and treatment servicesItem Open Access 2009 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study(Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community Services, 2009-06) Market Quest Research Group Inc.; Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community ServicesThis report presents the findings of the 2009 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study conducted by MarketQuest Research on behalf of the Department of Health and Community Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Three years following the completion of the 2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study, the Department would now like to follow up with a second gambling prevalence study to observe and track gambling trends in the province. This study will gather data with respect to: • The prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in the province; • Profiles of gambler sub-types and players of certain gambling activities; • The relationship between gambling and correlates of gambling including substance use and mental health; • Consequences related to gambling; and • Awareness of support and treatment services. This information will provide the Department and the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) with the information needed to continue to guide prevention, promotion, education, and treatment services related to gambling in the province.Item Open Access Newfoundland and Labrador Targeted Gambling Prevalence Study(Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community Services, 2008-09) Market Quest Research Group, Inc.; Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community ServicesThis report presents the findings of the Targeted Gambling Prevalence Study conducted by MarketQuest Research on behalf of the Department of Health and Community Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. As a follow-up to the 2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study, this study is being conducted to explore the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in specific areas of Newfoundland and Labrador, namely Bell Island, Fogo Island/Change Islands and isolated communities along the South Coast. More specifically, this study will gather data for these targeted areas with respect to: • The prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in these areas; • Profiles of gambler sub-types and players of certain gambling activities; • The relationship between gambling and correlates of gambling including substance use and mental health; • Consequences related to gambling; and • Awareness of support and treatment services. This study will allow an assessment of issues specific to these areas, and may inform the design and development of future initiatives to prevent and treat problem gambling.