Health and behaviours of Tunisian school youth in an era of rapid epidemiological transition
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
To assess youth health behaviours and related quality of life in urban Tunisia, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of a representative sample of 699 secondary-school students. The overweight rate was 20.7%. Most of the sample had an insufficient level of physical activity and were unfamiliar with the recommended frequency of moderate physical activity. Norm-based scores of psychological state were about average, slightly better for boys than girls. Girls perceived themselves to be more stressed than boys. Of all students, 35% declared having smoked a cigarette and 14% having drunk alcohol at least once in their lives. The main sources of health education were mass media [59%] and medical staff [36%]
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3C: Increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce
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SDG3 -Target 3.5 Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances
Health problem:
Authority and Accountability for Healthcare Workers
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Alcohol
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Perception
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Quality of Life
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Schools
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Students
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Health Behavior
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Health Education
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Overweight
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Motor Activity
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2009