Tokelau Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2014
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2014 - December, 2014
Series or system
Data type
Survey:
Facility (non-health) - Individual - Nationally representative
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 sexual behaviors. It is often used to help countries develop priorities, establish programs and advocate for resources for school health programs, policies and youth health.
In Tokelau, 140 students in grades 7-13 answered the questionnaire with a 71% response rate.
Keywords
Absenteeism, Age at first sex, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Bullying, Burns, Condoms, Contraceptives, Dental caries, Education, Secondhand smoke, FFQ, Falls, Fruits, Health literacy, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Injuries, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Parents, Physical activity, Poisonings, Road traffic injuries, School enrollment, Sexual behavior, Smokeless tobacco use, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional firearm injuries, Vegetables, Weight, Weight change
Citation
Publisher
Publication year
2019
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO). Tokelau Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2014. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO), 2019.