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Bhutan Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2016

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
Bhutan (BTN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2016 - 12/2016
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.

In Bhutan, a total of 7,576 questionnaires were completed. The school response rate was 100%, the student response rate was 95%, and the overall response rate was 95%.

Keywords 
Absenteeism, Age at first sex, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Bullying, Burns, Cannabis use disorders, Condoms, Contraceptives, Education, Secondhand smoke, Falls, Fruits, Health literacy, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, School conditions, Sexual behavior, Sexual violence, Sleep, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Suicide, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional firearm injuries, Unintentional injuries, Vegetables, Violence, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021