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Global School-based Student Health Survey 2011 Fact Sheet - Analysis Summary

Trinidad and Tobago

The 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) assessed health behaviors among students aged 13-15 in Forms 1-4 using a robust cluster sampling method, achieving a high response rate (school 97%, student 93%, overall 90%) and involving 2811 students.

Key findings across various domains include:

Alcohol Use

• Overall, 36.4% of students consumed alcohol in the past 30 days.
• Among those who ever drank, 86.5% began drinking before age 14.
• 23.8% admitted to getting really drunk at least once.
  Differences exist by gender in prevalence and consumption levels.

Dietary Behaviours

• Underweight prevalence was 7.3%, overweight 26.2%, and obesity 11.9%.
• Nearly 75% of students consumed carbonated soft drinks daily.
  Variations noted between students.

Drug Use

• Among ever-users, 77% initiated drug use before turning 14.
• Life-time marijuana use prevalence varied significantly by gender and specifically affected girls.

Hygiene

• A minority cleaned/d washed hands frequently (most recently reported 1-2% or less).
  Low compliance observed for recommended handwashing and dental hygiene.

Mental Health

• Suicidal ideation (17.0%) and attempts (14.4%) were significant concerns.
• Nearly one-third (30%) reported having no close friends.
  Substantial gender differences found across these measures.

Physical Activity

• Only a minority (29-56%) met daily physical activity and/or limited sitting times.
• Participation in PE classes and screen/sitting time varied.

Protective Factors

• Over one-fifth missed classes. Significant minority (<45%) felt that parents understood their free time.
  Lower reporting required for parental understanding of problems.

Sexual Behaviours

• First sexual experience before age 14 was common among those who ever had intercourse.
• Condom use at most recent intercourse was under half, varying by gender.

Tobacco Use

• Cigarette smoking in the preceding month was reported by 10.2%.
• Over 80% of smokers first tried before age 14.

Violence and Unintentional Injury

• 35.9% experienced physical fights, nearly half (41.1%) suffered injuries.

The survey provides a detailed overview of adolescent health behaviors, highlighting risks such as substance use, poor diet, mental health challenges, and physical inactivity among specific demographics.