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Sierra Leone Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2017

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General Info
Geography 
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2017 - 12/2017
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
Summary 

The Global School-Based Health Survey 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.

The 2017 Sierra Leone survey included students in grades JSS 2, JSS3, SSS 2, and SSS 3 using a two-stage cluster sample design; a total of 2,798 students used a self-administered questionnaire with an 87% response rate.