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Cook Islands Global School-Based Student Health Survey 2011

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General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Geography 
New Zealand (NZL)
Cook Islands
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
02/2011 - 02/2011
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 the Cook Islands, a total of 1,274 questionnaires were completed. The school response rate was 100%, the student response rate was 84%, and the overall response rate was 84%.

Keywords 
Absenteeism, Adolescents, Alcohol use, Alcohol use disorders, Amphetamine use disorders, Burns, Diet, Falls, Fruits, Fruits and vegetables, Height, Hygiene, Illicit drug use, Intentional injuries, Interpersonal violence, Leisure activities, Mental health symptoms, Oral hygiene, Physical activity, Poisonings, Processed foods, Road traffic injuries, School enrollment, Sleep disorders, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Tobacco smoking, Unintentional injuries, Weight, Body mass index, Bullying, FFQ, Secondhand smoke
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021