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Niue Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2010

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Niue (NIU)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
07/2010 - 08/2010
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 (GSHS) 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 Niue, a total of 141 questionnaires were completed. The school response rate was 100%, the student response rate was 81%, and the overall response rate was 81%.

Keywords 
Alcohol use, Height, Hygiene, Interpersonal violence, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Processed foods, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional injuries, Weight, Bullying, Secondhand smoke
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021