Open AccessA public health advocacy approach for preventing and reducing gambling related harm
Author(s) -
David Jennifer L.,
Thomas Samantha L.,
Randle Melanie,
Daube Mike
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.946
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1753-6405
pISSN - 1326-0200
DOI - 10.1111/1753-6405.12949
Subject(s) - harm reduction , harm , public health , public relations , medicine , political science , environmental health , nursing , psychology , social psychology
Objective : To develop a framework to guide the application of public health advocacy strategies aimed at preventing and reducing gambling‐related harm. Methods : A narrative review of theories of change and public health advocacy literature. Results : An eight‐step public health advocacy framework was created, which outlines the critical steps and considerations when developing and implementing successful change efforts. Implications for public health : To date, a clear public health advocacy approach to gambling harm prevention and reduction has not been well established. This study proposes a gambling‐specific framework to guide future public health advocacy efforts to prevent and reduce gambling harm.