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Benin Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2009

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Benin (BEN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
11/2009 - 12/2009
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
  • Interview
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 Benin, a two-stage cluster sample design was used to create a representative sample of students in Forms 2 through 4. The school response rate was 100%, while the student response rate was 90%, with a total of 2,690 students participating in the survey.
Keywords 
Alcohol use, Body mass index, Bullying, Secondhand smoke, FFQ, Falls, Fruits and vegetables, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional injuries, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021