Gambling, problem gambling and the COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of LGBTQIA2S+ people

Google translate: Games of chance and money (GAG) occupy a major place in the consumption habits of the population, both in Canada and abroad. The COVID-19 pandemic has had major repercussions on the practice of gambling (sliding towards online gaming, increase in the practice of gambling among certain at-risk groups, etc.). However, we know very little about the gambling habits as well as the experience of health care and social services during the pandemic of certain marginalized groups such as people who identify with sexual and gender diversity (i.e. LGBTQIA2S+). This situation is worrying since LGBTQIA2S+ people are more at risk of presenting with problem gambling. This study aims to describe the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of gambling and problem gambling among LGBTQIA2S+ people, to understand the experience and life of LGBTQIA2S+ people with problem gambling and to identify the interventions deemed effective by the LGBTQIA2S+ people regarding problem gambling during the pandemic. Ultimately, this study will make it possible, based on evidence and the experience of individuals, to formulate courses of action to improve interventions as well as health care and social services for LGTBQIA2S+ people. with problem gambling and to reduce the harmful consequences associated with gambling in the LGBTQIA2S+ population in the event of a pandemic and/or future health emergency.]