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Global School-based Student Health Survey - Guyana 2010 Fact Sheet Summary

This document summarizes key findings from the 2010 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Guyana, focusing on results for 13-15 year olds.

Survey Overview

• A school-based survey using a two-stage cluster sampling method.
• Target groups: Students in Forms 2, 3, 4, and "other".
• Sample Sizes & Response: 2392 students total. School response rate: 97%, Student response rate: 78%, Overall response rate: 76%.
• Tool: Students self-reported data on a computer scannable answer sheet.
• Comparison Group: Analysis focuses on students aged 13-15.

Key Findings by Category (Ages 13-15)

1. Alcohol Use:

   • Overall: 39.2% drank alcohol on at least one day in the last 30 days.
   • Boys (13-15) y: Higher consumption than girls.
   • Later First Drink: Most who ever drank began before age 14.
   • Intoxication: A considerable minority (29.3%) smoked cigarettes on at least one day in the last 30 days. More than just a past-time consumed alcohol so much as to be intoxicated (29.3%).

2. Dietary Behaviours:

   • Obesity: A low proportion (4.1%) were classified as obese (BMI > +2SD).
   • Overweight: 15.3% were overweight (BMI > +1SD).
   • Underweight: Around 8% were underweight (< -2SD BMI).
   • Sugary Drinks: 70.9% consumed carbonated soft drinks daily on average.

3. Hygiene:

   • Insufficient Teeth Cleaning: Only a small fraction (4.2%) brushed/cleaned teeth less than once daily.
   • Poor Handwashing: Inadequate handwashing after toilet use was reported by about 6.2%.

4. Mental Health:

   • Suicidal Ideation: Nearly a quarter (23.2%) had seriously considered suicide in the last 12 months.
   • Lack of Close Friends: 10.2% reported having no close friends.
   • Unintentional Injury: High rates of being physically injured.

5. Physical Activity:

   • Insufficient Activity: Only 21.3% met the recommended daily physical activity levels.
   • PE Class: Only about 19% attended PE class 3+ days weekly.
   • Screen Time: Approximately 35.6% engaged in sitting activities for 3+ hours per day.

6. Protective Factors:

   • School Absenteeism: About a third (31.9%) missed school without permission in the last 30 days.
   • Parent Understanding: Many felt understood by parents/guardians (36.9%).
   • Parent Oversight: Fewer felt their parents/knows their activities well (42.0%).

7. Sexual Behaviours:

   • Ever Intercourse: 29.3% had had sexual intercourse by age 15.
   • Age at First Intercourse: Higher proportion of boys (71.0%) had first intercourse before age 14.
   • Condom Use: Condom use during last intercourse was reported by about half (62.7%) who were sexually active.

8. Tobacco Use:

   • Current Use: 12.0% smoked cigarettes on >= one day in last 30 days. Significant gender disparity (12% total, 17.4% boys, 6.8% girls).
   • Early Initiation: Over 89% of smokers first tried before age 14.
   • Exposure: Many (58.9%) witnessed smoking by others.

9. Violence and Unintentional Injury:

   • Physical Fight: Almost one in three (37.9%) had been in a fight in the last year.
   • Serious Injury: High rates (37.6%) were seriously injured in the last year.
   • Bullying: Almost one-fourth (38.4%) were bullied at least once in the last month. Boys reported higher rates than girls, consistent with the high injury and fight statistics.

Data Source