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GLOBAL SCHOOL-BASED
STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY
(GSHS ) 2007

Trinidad and Tobago
Report

Prepared by
Mr Mrs. Marilyn Procope – Beckles
Pr Project Manager, School Health Programme
Ministry of Health

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements ……………………………………………….

Page
2

Executive Summary …………………………………………………

3

Introduction

6

Methods
Results

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Demographics
Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Dietary Behaviours
Hygience
Mental Health
Physical Activity
Protective Factors
Sexual Behaviours that Contribute to HIV Infection, Other STI, and
Unintended Pregnancy
Tobacco Use
Violence and Unintentional Injury
Conclusions and Recommendations …………………………………

22

References …………………………………………………………. .

25

Appendix ……………………………………………………………
GSHS 2007 Questionnaire

27

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Heartfelt thanks are expressed to all who contributed in any way to the planning and execution of
this survey.
The successful completion of this first Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
conducted in Trinidad and Tobago would not have been possible without the invaluable contribution
and support of international agencies, local ministries, and other key stakeholders.
Thanks for the invaluable technical support provided for this survey by personnel from the WHO
Regional Office, the WHO/PAHO country representative, and the Centre for Disease Control (CDC,
Atlanta), in data analysis and facilitating training in report writing.
Special thanks are extended to personnel from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and
Tobago House of Assembly for their cooperation and support.
Gratitude and appreciation are conveyed to the school principals, teachers, and especially to the
students from the thirty two (32) schools who participated in this study.
Finally, recognition is paid to the School Health Screening Assistants and all the other survey...

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