Table 1 Target population, sampling techniques and procedure for focus groups
Focus group | Target population | Sampling technique | Location | Group facilitator | Group observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Problem gamblers in treatment | Purposive maximum variation | University campus conference room | PhD student experienced with focus groups | PhD student experienced with PG counselling |
2 | Gambling venue staff | Purposive expert | Hotel boardroom central to city | PhD student experienced with focus groups | PhD student experienced with PG counselling |
3 | Consumer advocates with lived experience of PG | Purposive expert | Meeting room at local GHS | PhD student experienced with focus groups | PhD student experienced with PG counselling |
4 | GHS counsellors | Purposive maximum variation | University campus conference room | PhD student experienced with PG counselling | Senior research fellow experienced with focus groups |