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Dominican Republic Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Dominican Republic (DOM)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2016 - 12/2016
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Facility (non-health)
  • Individual
  • Nationally representative
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, tobacco and drug 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. A nationally representative sample of 1,481 students were surveyed for the Dominican Republic GSHS.

Keywords 
Absenteeism, Age at first sex, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Bullying, Burns, Condoms, Contraceptives, Dental care, Education, Falls, Fruits, Health care use, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Injuries, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Parents, Physical activity, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, Sanitation, Secondhand smoke, Sexual behavior, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Transportation, Unintentional firearm injuries, Vegetables, Water supply, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Sep 9, 2024