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Report Summary: Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), Djibouti 2007

Introduction

• Objective: Assess health behaviors and protective factors among 13-15 year-olds to inform health policies and school programs.
• Methodology: Standardized survey with 54 questions covering demographics, substance use, diet, hygiene, mental health, physical activity, risky behaviors, and violence. This report focuses on the student responses.

Key Results

1. Demographics: Dominantly male students (60.2%), high school dropout risk, widespread hunger or malnutrition concerns, and poor hygiene awareness.
2. Diet & Hygiene: Substantial risk of overweight/obesity (10% boys, 15.9% girls); poor dental/ general hygiene (eating at home, handwashing, brushing).
3. Mental Health: High levels of sadness/depression (40.6%) and anxiety/sleep disruption (16.3%), posing risks to academic and long-term well-being.
4. Physical Activity: Inadequate physical activity (82.1% low levels); high sedentary behavior.
5. Substance Use: Khat use (8.8%, mostly male); tobacco use (6.1%, higher in boys); other drug use (7.8%).
6. Sexual Behaviors: Early starts among boys (11.4% under 13); inconsistent condom use, impacting HIV/STI risks.
7. Violence: High incidence of physical fights (57.6%), injuries (61.1% reports), and bullying (42.1%).

Discussion & Recommendations

• Key Challenges: Nutrition, mental health, substance abuse, physical inactivity, and unsafe sexual practices are major public health concerns.
• Priority Actions:
  • Strengthen school health policies and youth programs.
  • Promote physical activity and healthy diets.
  • Address mental health through counseling and support systems.
  • Combat substance abuse via education and legal measures.
  • Educate on safer sexual behaviors.

Conclusions

The 2007 GSHS provided foundational data on Djibouti’s youth health landscape, underscoring the need for coordinated health interventions in schools and communities.

Original Report Source: UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO collaboration with local ministries.