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Sierra Leone Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2017

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
Geography 
Sierra Leone (SLE)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2017 - 12/2017
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
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.

The 2017 Sierra Leone survey included students in grades JSS 2, JSS3, SSS 2, and SSS 3 using a two-stage cluster sample design; a total of 2,798 students used a self-administered questionnaire with an 87% response rate.

Keywords 
Absenteeism, Age at first sex, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Bullying, Condoms, Contraceptives, Ebola, Education, Health literacy, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mass media, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Parents, Physical activity, Pregnancy, STDs, School conditions, Sexual behavior, Sexual violence, Sleep disorders, Suicide, Water supply, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Feb 1, 2024