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Kenya Central Region GSHS 2003 Summary

The 2003 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in Kenya's Central Region focused on health behaviors among students aged 13-15 years. It measured alcohol and drug use, risky sexual behaviors, unintentional injuries, hygiene, dietary habits, physical activity, mental health, tobacco use, and protective factors through a school-based survey of classes 7/8 and forms 1/2. Using a two-stage cluster sampling approach, the survey involved 1,629 students with a 93% overall response rate.

Key findings highlight significant gender disparities: boys reported higher rates of alcohol consumption, drug use, fighting, injuries, and smoking, while girls showed higher concerns in areas like mental health and dietary issues. For instance, 24.3% of boys had alcohol use compared to 13.1% of girls; tobacco smoking was highest among boys at 25.6%. Mental health indicators, such as suicidal thoughts (28.5% among boys and 26.8% among girls), and physical inactivity were prevalent across genders. The survey underscores the need for targeted interventions to address these behaviors and improve youth health in the region.