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French Polynesia Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2015

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
France (FRA)
French Polynesia
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
01/2015 - 12/2015
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
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
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021