2006-12-31-世界卫生组织-2007_GSHS_Fact_Sheet_Trinidad_and_Tobago_tobago_2页_367kb

The 2007 Global School-based Student Health Survey in Tobago was a comprehensive study focusing on health behaviors and risks among students aged 13-15. Conducted in schools through a two-stage cluster sampling method, it achieved a 100% school response rate and an 83% student response rate, with 1,277 participants. The survey measured various domains including alcohol and drug use, dietary habits, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, tobacco use, sexual behaviors, unintentional injuries, and protective factors.

Key findings revealed high rates of risky behaviors, such as alcohol consumption (51.9% of students drank alcohol, with higher prevalence among boys) and drug use (14% lifetime use, more common in males). Significant health challenges included issues with dietary intake and food insecurity, poor personal hygiene (e.g., 15.6% rarely washed hands before eating), and mental health concerns like loneliness (14.5%) and suicidal ideation (19.5%). Physical inactivity was evident, with only 16.6% meeting daily activity guidelines, while sedentary behaviors were high. Sexual activity was reported by 24.6% of students, but condom use was modest (55.4% among those reporting intercourse). Violence and injuries were also prevalent, with notable male disparities in assault, fighting, and injuries. Tobacco use and exposure were present, with 7.9% smoking cigarettes. These results highlight significant health risks among adolescents in Tobago, with gender differences in certain behaviors.