2015-12-31-世界卫生组织-2016_GSHS_Fact_sheet_Bahrain_Private_5页_266kb

Introduction: The 2016 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Bahrain (Private) was conducted among students aged 13-17 years (Grades 7-11) to assess various health behaviors. It used a two-stage cluster sampling design with a 100% school response rate and an 88% student response rate, involving 3,756 participants. Data were self-reported and covered dietary habits, drug use, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, tobacco use, and violence/unintentional injury.

Key Findings:

• Dietary Behaviors: High rates of overweight (42.5%) and obesity (17.3%) were observed, with significant variations by age and sex. Soft drink consumption was common, averaging 27.7% daily in adolescents. Underweight rates were low.
• Drug Use: Overall drug use prevalence was low (1.5%), with higher rates among males. Lifetime marijuana use was reported by 1.8% of males.
• Hygiene: Nearly all students (95.7%) reported daily tooth cleaning, but handwashing after toileting was lower, at 2.9% (potentially indicating poor hygiene practices).
• Mental Health: High percentages (11.4%) considered or attempted suicide in the past year, highlighting a significant mental health concern. Lack of close friends was also prevalent among 5.5% of students.
• Physical Activity: Less than 22.5% of students met daily physical activity guidelines, while sedentary behaviors (60.6% sitting/screentime) were widespread.
• Protective Factors: Many students (51.4%) felt parental support for their activities, but truancy was high, affecting 25.8%.
• Tobacco Use: Current tobacco use ranged from 8.5% to 21.8%, with higher rates in males. Exposure to smoking in others was common.
• Violence and Injury: Physical fights and injuries were reported by 39.1% and 44.7% of students, respectively, while bullying affected 25.2%.