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Global School-based Student Health Survey: Namibia 2013 Fact Sheet Summary

Introduction: The 2013 Namibia Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) collected data from grades 7-12 students (aged 13-17 years) using a two-stage cluster sampling method. A student response rate of 89% was achieved by 4531 participants.

Key Findings (Percentages):

• Sampling & Response: School response rate 100%, student response rate 89%, total respondents 4531.

• Alcohol Use: High prevalence of alcohol consumption initiated before age 14, especially among lifetime drinkers.

• Dietary Behaviors: Significant proportions of underweight, overweight, and obese students, alongside high daily carbonated soft drink consumption.

• Drug Use: Limited use of marijuana reported (e.g., <8%), with some first drug use before age 14.

• Hygiene: Poor oral hygiene frequency and inconsistent hand-washing after using the toilet noted in some age/sex groups.

• Mental Health: Over 19% seriously considered suicide, and ~25% attempted it in the past year.

• Physical Activity: Generally low levels of meeting recommended physical activity days/sessions were observed.

• Protective Factors: Many students missed classes frequently without permission, and parental support/emotional availability was moderate to high across age/sex groups.

• Sexual Behaviors: A notable percentage (ages 13-17) had participated in sexual intercourse, with a concerning percentage initiating sex before age 14 and inconsistent condom use reported.

• Tobacco Use: Smokers, tobacco users, and exposure to secondhand smoke were present among students.

• Violence & Injury: Students reported high rates of involvement in physical fights, experiencing intentional injuries, and being bullied.

Data Source: The specific data extracted from the table provides detailed prevalence percentages and 95% confidence intervals for the various health topics across three age/sex strata for Namibia.