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2015 Philippines (Malita) GSHS Summary

Overview

The 2015 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Malita, Philippines, was a school-based survey targeting students in grades 7-9 and Year 4, typically aged 13-17. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method, where schools were selected based on enrollment size, and then classes were randomly chosen. All students in these classes were eligible to participate. A total of 1,028 students participated in the survey, with a school response rate of 100% and a student response rate of 79%.

Key Topics Measured

The survey collected data on the following key health topics:

• Alcohol Use
• Dietary Behaviors
• Drug Use
• Hygiene
• Mental Health
• Physical Activity
• Protective Factors
• Tobacco Use
• Violence and Unintentional Injury

Students self-reported their responses on a computer scanable answer sheet.

Core Findings

Alcohol Use

• Students Aged 13-15 Years: 11.6% (8.4-15.7%) currently drank alcohol, with males at 12.3% (7.4-19.9%) and females at 11.1% (8.0-15.2%).

• Students Aged 16-17 Years: 25.2% (20.7-30.4%) currently drank alcohol, with males at 35.6% (26.1-46.4%) and females at 15.8% (11.1-22.1%).

• Students Aged 13-17 Years: 15.8% (12.4-20.0%) of males and 12.5% (9.8-15.7%) of females currently drank alcohol.

• Ever Drunk: 11.9% (9.1-15.3%) of students aged 13-15 years had ever been really drunk, with males at 18.1% (12.5-25.3%) and females at 7.1% (4.8-10.4%).

• Students Aged 16-17 Years: 29.2% (22.1-37.4%) had ever been really drunk, with males at 40.9% (30.0-52.8%) and females at 18.5% (11.8-27.9%).

• Students Aged 13-17 Years: 17.2% (13.2-21.9%) of males and 10.4% (7.2-14.9%) of females had ever been really drunk.

• Drinking Before Age 14: Among students who had ever drunk alcohol, 61.2% (52.4-69.2%) of those aged 13-15 years and 28.3% (19.3-39.5%) of those aged 16-17 years drank before age 14.

Dietary Behaviors

• Underweight: 6.8% (4.9-9.5%) of students aged 13-15 years were underweight, with males at 6.6% (3.6-11.8%) and females at 7.1% (4.4-11.1%).
• Overweight: 11.5% (8.1-16.1%) of students aged 13-15 years were overweight, with males at 13.0% (8.0-20.4%) and females at 10.4% (6.6-16.0%).
• Obese: 0.9% (0.3-2.9%) of students aged 13-15 years were obese, with males at 0.6% (0.1-4.5%) and females at 1.2% (0.3-4.7%).
• Carbonated Soft Drinks: 38.6% (32.3-45.4%) of students aged 13-15 years consumed carbonated soft drinks one or more times per day, with males at 39.3% (30.2-49.1%) and females at 37.9% (32.9-43.2%).

Drug Use

• Ever Used Marijuana: 2.9% (1.7-5.0%) of students aged 13-15 years had ever used marijuana, with males at 4.3% (2.1-8.8%) and females at 1.8% (0.8-3.9%).
• Students Aged 16-17 Years: 7.5% (4.7-11.7%) had ever used marijuana, with males at 11.6% (6.6-19.5%) and females at 3.8% (1.4-9.8%).
• Students Aged 13-17 Years: 4.3% (2.8-6.7%) of males and 2.4% (1.2-4.8%) of females had ever used marijuana.

Hygiene

• Tooth Cleaning: 97.7% (96.1-98.7%) of students aged 13-15 years usually cleaned or brushed their teeth one or more times per day, with males at 96.3% (93.1-98.1%) and females at 98.8% (96.9-99.5%).
• Handwashing: 4.4% (2.8-6.9%) of students aged 13-15 years never or rarely washed their hands after using the toilet, with males at 5.3% (2.9-9.3%) and females at 3.7% (2.0-6.9%).

Mental Health

• Suicidal Thoughts: 8.6% (5.7-12.8%) of students aged 13-15 years seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, with males at 8.1% (4.8-13.5%) and females at 8.9% (5.6-14.0%).
• Suicidal Attempts: 12.4% (9.5-16.0%) of students aged 13-15 years attempted suicide one or more times in the past year, with males at 10.6% (6.9-16.0%) and females at 13.6% (9.8-18.6%).
• No Close Friends: 4.2% (2.7-6.4%) of students aged 13-15 years had no close friends, with males at 4.1% (2.2-7.5%) and females at 4.2% (2.3-7.6%).

Physical Activity

• Daily Physical Activity: 7.4% (4.5-12.0%) of students aged 13-15 years engaged in at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day on all 7 days, with males at 9.0% (5.3-14.8%) and females at 6.1% (3.2-11.4%).

• Sedentary Behavior: 26.7% (21.5-32.6%) of students aged 13-15 years spent three or more hours per day sitting and watching TV, playing games, or talking with friends, with males at 26.8% (20.1-34.8%) and females at 26.7% (21.1-33.2%).

• Physical Education Attendance: 65.4% (59.3-71.0%) of students aged 13-15 years attended physical education classes three or more days per week, with males at 63.5% (53.6-72.3%) and females at 67.1% (59.9-73.5%).

Protective Factors

• Missed Classes: 34.3% (28.0-41.1%) of students aged 13-15 years missed classes or school without permission, with males at 37.9% (29.0-47.8%) and females at 31.5% (24.7-39.1%).
• Parental Understanding: 31.5% (27.5-35.8%) of students aged 13-15 years reported that their parents or guardians understood their problems most of the time or always, with males at 31.5% (24.8-39.0%) and females at 31.4% (26.7-36.5%).

Tobacco Use

• Current Tobacco Use: 9.8% (6.8-13.7%) of students aged 13-15 years used tobacco, with males at 15.1% (9.8-22.4%) and females at 5.6% (3.5-8.9%).
• Current Cigarette Smoking: 8.1% (5.4-11.9%) of students aged 13-15 years smoked cigarettes, with males at 12.7% (7.9-19.8%) and females at 4.4% (2.5-7.8%).
• Exposure to Smoking: 50.2% (44.4-56.0%) of students aged 13-15 years were exposed to smoking in their presence, with males at 55.1% (46.7-63.3%) and females at 46.1% (39.1-53.4%).

Violence and Unintentional Injury

• Physical Fights: 42.6% (37.4-48.1%) of students aged 13-15 years were involved in physical fights one or more times in the past year, with males at 47.4% (39.3-55.8%) and females at 38.6% (33.3-44.3%).
• Serious Injuries: 47.2% (41.2-53.2%) of students aged 13-15 years were seriously injured one or more times in the past year, with males at 54.0% (45.7-62.2%) and females at 41.5% (34.1-49.4%).
• Bullying: 49.7% (43.5-55.9%) of students aged 13-15 years were bullied one or more times in the past 30 days, with males at 46.1% (39.3-53.0%) and females at 52.4% (45.0-59.6%).

Conclusion

The 2015 GSHS in Malita, Philippines, provided a comprehensive overview of the health behaviors and conditions among students aged 13-17. The survey highlighted the prevalence of alcohol and tobacco use, sedentary behavior, bullying, and mental health issues. It also emphasized the importance of parental support and hygiene practices. These findings are essential for developing targeted health interventions and policies in the region.