| Author(s) |
Tonga 2010 Global School-Based Student Health Survey |
| Date |
2012-12-01 |
| Country |
Tonga |
| Language |
English |
| Contributor(s) |
World Health Organisation , Center for Disease Control and Prevention , UNAIDS , UNESCO , UNICEF , UNESCO , UNICEF |
| Publisher(s) |
World Health Organisation |
| Description |
The GSHS is a school-based survey conducted primarily among students aged 13 – 15 years. It includes modules which measure the main health behaviours and protective factors among students related to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among youth and adults worldwide. The core modules include alcohol use, drug use, dietary behaviours, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, HIV infection and other STI infection, unwanted pregnancy, tobacco use and violence and intended injury. Tonga has only chosen HIV infection on the GSHS excluding Sexual Behaviour, STI infection and unwanted pregnancy as advising from the Education Department. |
| Abstract |
The overall result of the survey, males and females are not significantly different on the high risk behaviours and protective factors as on the following results. |
| Table of contents |
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Results
Demographics
Alcohol Use
Dietary Behaviours
Drug Use
Hygiene
Mental Health
Physical Activity
Protective Factors
HIV Infection
Tobacco Use
Violence and Unintentional Injury
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
AppendicesAppendices |
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