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Global School-based Student Health Survey Summary

Guatemala (Capital City Private) - 2015 Fact Sheet

Survey Overview: The 2015 GSHS was a school-based survey evaluating health behaviors and risks among students typically aged 13-17 years. It covered Guatemala's Capital City Private sector and employed a two-stage cluster sampling design for data representation.

Methodology: Data collection involved students self-reporting responses on computer-readable sheets. The school response rate was 97%, and the student response rate was 87%, with an overall rate of 84%. The total sample size included 1,472 students.

Key Areas Assessed:

• Alcohol use prevalence.
• Dietary behaviors (e.g., underweight, overweight, soft drink consumption).
• Drug use trends (e.g., marijuana).
• Hygiene practices.
• Mental health indicators (e.g., suicidal thoughts, close friendships).
• Physical activity levels and screen time.
• Sexual behaviors and condom use.
• Violence and unintentional injury experiences.

Notable Findings: Findings provided prevalence estimates across age groups and genders regarding substance use, health behaviors, mental well-being, and risks. Data used confidence intervals for precision.

Contact for Further Information: For additional details, reach out to Olivia J. Brathwaite Dick and refer to the GSHS global resources.