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Area of Science:

Behavioral Psychology
Public Health
Clinical Psychology

Context:

Problem gambling is a significant public health concern.
Helpline services offer a potential avenue for early intervention.
Understanding caller demographics is crucial for service planning.

Purpose:

To characterize demographic, health, and gambling-related aspects of individuals contacting a gambling helpline in Buenos Aires.
To assess the utility of standardized instruments in evaluating gambling behavior among callers.
To explore the potential preventive role of helpline services in early-stage pathological gambling.

Summary:

A six-month survey of 128 helpline callers (94 gamblers) in Buenos Aires utilized instruments like the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) and Screen for Gambling Problems (NORD).
Results indicated mean scores on NORD and SOGS were 5.3, with 9% not meeting pathological gambling criteria and 11% reporting minimal gambling-related harm.
The data suggest that the helpline may serve a preventive function for individuals in the nascent stages of pathological gambling.

Impact:

Provides empirical evidence for the preventive potential of gambling helplines.
Informs service planning and resource allocation for problem gambling interventions.
Highlights the importance of accessible support services for individuals with gambling concerns.