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Global School-based Student Health Survey in Grenada, 2008 - Summary

The 2008 Global School-based Student Health Survey in Grenada assessed various health risk factors among students aged 13-15 years. It included measurements on alcohol and drug use, sexual behaviors related to HIV and other STIs, unintentional injuries and violence, hygiene, dietary habits, overweight, physical activity, mental health, and protective factors. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling design with a school response rate of 95% and student response rate of 82%, involving 1,542 students from Forms 1 to 4.

Key findings showed higher rates of risky behaviors among boys compared to girls. Alcohol consumption was common, with 45.6% of students drinking alcohol on one or more days in the past 30 days, and boys had higher rates (49.1%) than girls (43.0%). A significant proportion, 27.4%, had consumed alcohol enough to be drunk, with girls reporting fewer incidents. Girls also reported fewer hangover-related issues and fights due to drinking.

Tobacco use was lower, with 4.7% smoking cigarettes, but this was higher among boys (7.0%). Exposure to smoking in the home or community was high, around 60%. For drug use, 13.9% had used drugs at least once, with a large gender gap.

Diet and health habits indicated some issues, with 7% experiencing food insecurity. Hygiene was mixed, with few students brushing teeth adequately and a high percentage (13-15%) rarely washing hands before eating or after using the toilet.

Mental health concerns were notable, with 21.3% considering suicide and 14.2% feeling lonely during the past year. Boys and girls showed similar levels for some issues, but girls more often felt lonely.

Physical activity was low, only 15.2% met daily minimums, while sedentary behavior was high, averaging 42.7 hours per day for sitting activities. Protective factors included school attendance without permission by 26.6%, reflecting potential truancy.

Sexual behaviors showed that 26.5% of students had ever had intercourse, with boys at significantly higher rates. Protection with condoms was about 57% for those with sex, but this was not specified by gender aside from normalization.

Unintentional injuries and violence were common, with 41% reporting physical attacks, higher among boys, and 38% involved in fights or serious injuries over 12 months.

These findings highlight significant health risks, particularly among male students, and suggest areas for preventive health interventions and education policies.