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Guatemala Rest of Country GSHS 2015 Summary

The 2015 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Guatemala (Rest of Country) surveyed students in grades Primero, Segundo, and Tercero basico, typically aged 13-17, using a two-stage cluster sampling method. A school response rate of 93% and student response rate of 89% resulted in 1,030 participants overall.

Key survey domains included alcohol use, dietary behaviors, drug use, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, sexual behaviors, and violence or unintentional injury.

Key Findings by Domain

• Alcohol Use: About 15% of 13-17 year olds reported current alcohol use in the past 30 days, with higher rates among males and females varying by age group.
• Dietary Behaviors: Overweight prevalence was high at 28%, obesity at 7%, and soft drink consumption common at around 58-62%.
• Drug Use: Lifetime marijuana use was low at 2.1%, with no available data on first use before age 14.
• Hygiene: Most students (94-97%) cleaned or brushed teeth daily, but 2-4% rarely washed hands after using the toilet.
• Mental Health: Approximately 16-20% considered or attempted suicide in the past 12 months, and only 5-7% had close friends.
• Physical Activity: Fewer than 10% were physically active for 60 minutes daily, with only 35-45% attending physical education classes weekly.
• Sexual Behaviors: About 8-41% of students reported sexual intercourse ever or in late adolescence.
• Violence and Unintentional Injury: Roughly 22-32% experienced physical fights or injuries, and 19-23% were bullied in the past month.

The survey provided prevalence estimates and confidence intervals for specific behaviors across different age and gender groups, highlighting health risks among school-aged youth.