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48. RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR PROBLEM GAMBLING AMONG URBAN ABORIGINALS IN EDMONTON
Project Approved 2007-08

Dr. T. Cameron Wild (Co-Principal Investigator)
Centre for Health Promotion Studies, School of Public Health, University of Alberta

Cheryl L. Currie (Co-Principal Investigator)
Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta

This project will investigate risk and protective factors for problem gambling among urban Aboriginal adults living in Edmonton. Risk factors include co-occurring alcohol, nicotine, and illicit drug use and related problems. Protective factors include cultural continuity, defined as efforts to preserve and promote cultural practices in ways that conserve one's cultural identity.

Status (Complete)

Data collection for this project began in April, 2010 and ended December 23, 2010. In-depth information was collected from 381 Aboriginal people living in Edmonton. Data from the study has been entered into statistical and qualitative software systems and is rich in detail and scope. It is anticipated that several manuscripts will be submitted for publication based on an analysis of data from this dataset.

Scholarly Articles or Working Papers:

Currie, C. L., Schopflocher, D. P., & Wild, T. C. (2011). Prevalence and correlates of 12-month prescription drug misuse in Alberta. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 56(1), 27-34. Retrieved from http://publications.cpa-apc.org/browse/sections/0

Scholarly Conference Papers:

Currie, C. L., & Wild, T. C. (2010). Social determinants of substance dependence among Aboriginal Canadians. XVII ISA World Congress, International Sociology Association. Gothenburg, Sweden. July 11-17 [Oral presentation].

Currie, C. L., & Wild, T. C. (2010). Addictions and Aboriginal health. Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC. June 22-23 [Oral presentation].

Currie, C. L., & Wild, T. C. (2010). Exploring protective factors for substance dependence among urban Aboriginal Canadians. Canadian Public Health Association. Toronto, ON. June 7-10 [Oral presentation].

Currie, C. L., & Wild, T. C. (2010). Determinants of Aboriginal mental health and addictions. First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Research Meeting. Ottawa, ON. May 13-14 [Poster presentation].

Currie, C. L. (2008). Experiences of discrimination among Aboriginal post-secondary students. Student University Network for Social and International Health Western Conference. Edmonton, AB. September 27-28 [Keynote address].

Currie, C., Wild, T. C., & McKennitt, D. (2008). Exploring protective factors for addictive behaviour among urban Aboriginal Canadians. CIHR-IAPH Global Indigenous Health Research Symposium. Victoria, B.C., July 2008 [Poster presentation].
 
Public Lectures:

Currie, C. L. (2011). Risk and protective factors for addictive behaviours in vulnerable populations. Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Yale University. New  Haven, CT. February 16 [Invited paper].

Currie, C. L. (2011). Social determinants of substance abuse. Aboriginal Health Group Speaker Series, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta [Invited paper].

Currie, C. L. (2010). The social determinants of Aboriginal health in Canada. Dr. Andre Corriveau, Chief Medical Officer of Health, and the Department of Alberta Health and Wellness. April 13 [Invited paper].

Currie, C. L. (2009). Conducting health research in collaboration with Aboriginal communities. Western Regional Training Centre for Health Services Research. Edmonton, AB. April 3 [Invited paper].

Currie, C. L. (2008). The link between chemical and behavioural addictions. Council of Medical Officers in Public Health of Health Canada. Sydney, NS [Invited paper].

Currie, C. L., Wild, T. C., & McKennitt, D. (2008). Addictive behaviour among Aboriginal Canadians. Psychiatric Residency Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta. Edmonton, AB. August 14 [Invited paper].

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Time Frame: September 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010

Last Updated: 09/14/11