United Arab Emirates Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2016 - December, 2016
Series or system
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 2016 United Arab Emirates survey included students in grades 8-12 using a two-stage cluster sample design; a total of 5,849 students answered a self-administered questionnaire with an 85% response rate.
Keywords
Alcohol use, Anthropometry, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Dairy products, Dietary supplements, Secondhand smoke, Fruits, Health literacy, Height, Hygiene, Injuries, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Processed foods, Road and vehicle safety, Road traffic injuries, Sanitation, Sexual behavior, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Tobacco smoking, Transportation, Vegetables, Weight
Citation
Publisher
Publication year
2020
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO). United Arab Emirates Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO), 2020.