2014-12-31-世界卫生组织-2015_GSHS_Fact_Sheet_Guatemala_4页_251kb

Guatemala 2015 Global School-based Student Health Survey Summary

Objective

The survey evaluated health behaviors among students aged 13-17 in Guatemala, focusing on alcohol use, dietary habits, drug consumption, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, sexual behaviors, and violence. It aimed to provide data representative of school-based students.

Methodology

Using a two-stage cluster sampling design, schools were selected proportionally to enrollment size, with a 96% school response rate and 85% student response rate. Data came from 4,374 students self-reporting via computer-assisted questionnaires. Categories included demographics and specific behaviors with prevalence estimates and confidence intervals by age and gender.

Key Findings by Domain

• Alcohol Use: High percentages of students (16.8-25.4% across ages) reported current or past alcohol consumption, with higher rates among males. Younger students showed increasing trends.
• Dietary Behaviors: Overweight and obesity were prevalent (28.0-45.9%), especially in older age groups. Carbonated soft drink consumption was common (61.4-65.6%).
• Drug Use: Drug use was noted (5.1-8.6%), with some first use before age 14. Mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts (16.4-32.7%) and attempts (16.3-32.3%), were alarmingly high.
• Hygiene: Encouragingly, most students (94.3-96.5%) maintained good oral hygiene, but insufficient handwashing after using the toilet (2.6-5.6%) was a concern.
• Physical Activity: Only about 10% were physically active for at least 60 minutes daily. High sedentary behavior (23.1-27.5% spent >3 hours watching TV) was a major issue.
• Sexual Behaviors: About 14.5-57.0% had engaged in intercourse, with early onset in some cases. Condom use during last intercourse was moderate (55.4-59.3%).
• Violence and Unintentional Injury: Physical fights (22.8-32.3%) and injuries (32.3-38.8%) were common; bullying was also widespread (22.8-33.4%).

Implications

The data highlight significant public health challenges, including high rates of risky behaviors and mental health concerns among youth. Further interventions and policies are recommended to address these issues. Contact Olivia J. Brathwaite Dick or visit the WHO/CDC websites for details.