Bahrain Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016
General Info
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.
In Bahrain, a total of 7,141 questionnaires were completed. The school response rate was 100%, the student response rate was 89%, and the overall response rate was 89%.
Keywords
Absenteeism, Amphetamine use disorders, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Dairy products, Education, Secondhand smoke, Falls, Fruits, Health literacy, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, School conditions, Seat belts, Sleep, Sleep disorders, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional firearm injuries, Unintentional injuries, Vegetables, Violence, Weight, Weight change
Citation
Publisher
Publication year
2020
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO). Bahrain Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization (WHO), 2020.