Dominican Republic Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2016 - December, 2016
Series or system
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
Citation
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO). Dominican Republic Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016.