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Fiji Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2010

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Fiji (FJI)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
08/2010 - 09/2010
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 Fiji, a total of 1,673 questionnaires were completed. The school response rate was 100%, while the student response rate was 90%, with an overall response rate of 90%.
Keywords 
Age at first sex, Alcohol use, Body mass index, Bullying, Condoms, Diet, Secondhand smoke, FFQ, Fruits and vegetables, Height, Injuries, Interpersonal violence, Mental health symptoms, Physical activity, Reproductive and sexual risk factors, Tobacco smoking, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021