2010-12-31-世界卫生组织-2011_GSHS_Fact_Sheet_Lebanon_Public_2页_38kb

The 2011 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Lebanon (Public) was conducted among students aged 13-15 years in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades using a two-stage cluster sampling design, with a 100% response rate. The survey assessed various health behaviors and risk factors, including alcohol use, dietary behaviors, drug use, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, protective factors, and violence/unintentional injury. Key findings highlight significant differences between genders:

• Alcohol use was relatively low overall (10.4%), but higher among males (15.6% vs. 6.7% for girls), with a notable increase in drinking before age 14.
• Dietary behaviors showed high rates of overweight (25.7% overall, peaking at 35.8% for boys), while underweight and obesity were less common.
• Drug use, particularly marijuana, was rare overall (2.7% for males), with insufficient data for earlier use.
• Hygiene practices were suboptimal, with low frequencies of tooth brushing (12.6% overall) and inadequate handwashing (2.2% overall).
• Mental health issues, such as suicidal ideation (16.6% overall) and attempts (15.7% overall), were elevated, especially among girls for ideation.
• Physical activity and PE participation were moderate, with 36.4% meeting daily minimums, and high rates of sedentary behavior.
• Protective factors included good family communication (42.3% overall), but some students missed classes without permission (19.0% overall).
• Violence was prevalent, with 46.7% experiencing physical fights, higher among boys, and bullying affected 23.3% during the past 30 days.

The study provides comprehensive data for public health interventions, focusing on adolescent risks and protective elements in Lebanon. Contact information is available for further details.