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Sri Lanka Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2008

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Sri Lanka (LKA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
05/2008 - 08/2008
Series or system 
STEPS Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • 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 Sri Lanka, a two-stage cluster sample design was used to create a representative sample of students in grades 8 through 10. The school response rate was 100%, while the student response rate was 89%, with a total of 2,611 students participating in the survey.
Keywords 
Body mass index, Bullying, Burns, FFQ, Falls, Fruits and vegetables, Height, Interpersonal violence, Mental health symptoms, Physical activity, Road traffic injuries, Unintentional injuries, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021