Bangladesh 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
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 Bangladesh, a total of 2,989 questionnaires were completed. The school response rate was 97%, the student response rate was 94%, and the overall response rate was 91%.
Keywords
Absenteeism, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Amphetamine use disorders, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Condoms, Contraceptives, Dental care, Education, Secondhand smoke, FFQ, Fruits, Health literacy, Health status, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Intestinal nematode infections, Leisure activities, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poisonings, Processed foods, Sexual behavior, Sleep, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional firearm injuries, Unintentional injuries, Vegetables, Violence, Weight, Weight change
Citation
Publisher
Publication year
2019
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO). Bangladesh Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2014. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO), 2019.