French Polynesia Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2015
General Info
Coverage type
Subnational
Time period covered
January, 2015 - December, 2015
Series or system
Data type
Survey:
Facility (non-health) - Individual
Summary
The Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) was designed to provide accurate data on health behaviors and protective factors among students, including dietary behaviors, hygiene, physical activity, drug and alcohol use, and violence and unintentional injury. It is often used to help countries develop priorities, establish programs and advocate for resources for school health programs, policies and youth health.
In French Polynesia, a total of 3,216 questionnaires were completed. The school response rate was 100%, the student response rate was 70%, and the overall response rate was 70%.
Keywords
Age at first sex, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Amphetamine use disorders, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Condoms, Contraceptives, Dairy products, Dental care, Education, Fruits, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Intimate partner violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, Sexual behavior, Sleep, Sleep disorders, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional firearm injuries, Unintentional injuries, Vegetables, Violence, Weight, Weight change, Secondhand smoke
Citation
Funders
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO). French Polynesia Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2015.