Table 6 Number and percent of participants who took actions to support a person that are recommended by MHFA training
Recommended actions | Pre (n = 109) | Follow-up (n = 58) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
5. I gave them some information about gambling help services | 54 | 49.5 | 35 | 60.3 |
6. I pointed out some things that I appreciate about the person and my relationship with them | 36 | 33.0 | 28 | 48.3 |
8. I talked with them about the behaviours that were concerning me | 54 | 49.5 | 40 | 69.0 |
12. I suggested they find activities they enjoy that do not involve gambling | 54 | 49.5 | 31 | 53.4 |
13. I involved them in activities they enjoy that do not involve gambling | 28 | 25.7 | 22 | 37.9 |
14. I encouraged them to get support from other people (e.g., family or friends) who are not involved in gambling | 45 | 41.3 | 25 | 43.1 |
15. I encouraged the person to self-exclude from gambling venues | 37 | 33.9 | 19 | 32.8 |
16. I encouraged them to learn about the strategies that gambling providers use to keep people gambling | 30 | 27.5 | 22 | 37.9 |
17. I suggested they leave bank cards and credit cards at home if they are going to a gambling venue | 29 | 26.6 | 21 | 36.2 |
19. I told them that there is effective professional help available for gambling problems | 48 | 44.0 | 31 | 53.4 |
20. I encouraged them to seek professional help for their gambling | 63 | 57.8 | 32 | 55.2 |
Actions concordant with guidelines/traininga | 11 | 10.1 | 10 | 17.2 |