2008-12-31-世界卫生组织-2009_GSHS_Fact_Sheet_Suriname_2页_93kb

The 2009 Global School-based Student Health Survey in Suriname assessed health behaviors among students in grades 1-3, ages 13-15 years, using a two-stage cluster sampling method with an overall student response rate of 89%. Key topics included alcohol use, dietary behaviors, drug use, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, sexual behaviors, tobacco use, and violence/unintentional injury. Summary for males and females:

• Alcohol consumption was higher among males (at least one drink: 32.6%) compared to females (30%), with a higher average of heavy drinking episodes for males (21% vs. 9%).
• Dietary habits showed similar percentages for underweight, overweight, and obesity across genders, but high carbonated soft drink consumption was common (around 80-81%).
• Drug use first occurrence before age 14 was an issue, but specific data was marked as incomplete (<100 students).
• Hygiene practices were poor, with low tooth cleaning and hand washing rates, especially for males.
• Mental health indicated depression-like outcomes varying by gender (e.g., suicide consideration: 13.9% total, higher in females), and social isolation was more common among females.
• Physical activity levels were lower in total (26.7%) and females, with higher PE class attendance among males.
• Protective factors showed gender differences in parental involvement and school permission, with females less likely to miss class without permission.
• Sexual behaviors, including first intercourse and condom use, were variable, with higher rates among males.
• Tobacco use was higher in males (12.5% smoked cigarettes), but high exposure to secondhand smoke was similar.
• Violence exposure was higher in males, with more physical fights and injuries, though bullying rates were similar across genders.

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