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A Picture of Health: Highlights from the 2008 BC Adolescent Health Survey

This report presents key findings from the 2008 BC Adolescent Health Survey, highlighting the health status, behaviors, and experiences of students in British Columbia. Topics covered include physical health, mental and emotional health, sexual behavior, substance use, and abuse and violence.

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A Picture of Health: Highlights from the 2008 BC Adolescent Health Survey

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  1. A Picture of Health: Highlights from the 2008 British Columbia Adolescent Health SurveyThompson CaribooShuswap McCreary Centre Society www.mcs.bc.ca

  2. Survey Administration • Administration took place in Grade 7-12 classes in 50 of the 59 BC School Districts. • Over 29 000 surveys were collected in 1,760 classrooms between February and June 2008. • Thompson Cariboo Shuswap “I am happy to see a survey like this one. It’s about time questions were being asked. Now I am hoping to see some positive actions.” BC Youth Participant

  3. Provincial Key Findings A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  4. Provincial Key Findings • Most students are doing well; nearly all 84% report good or excellent health • Serious injuries have declined • 18% of females, 7% of males did not get mental health services they needed • At least half of youth did not eat the recommended servings of fruits or vegetables yesterday

  5. Provincial Key Findings • No change in physical activity: only 1 in 4 males, 1 in 10 females exercise every day • Suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts are lower for the first time since 1992 • More than 1 in 5 females, 1 in 10 males reported deliberate self-harm

  6. Provincial Key Findings • Far fewer youth smoke than a decade ago, and those who do started at older ages • Alcohol and marijuana use lower • Fewer students had ever used cocaine, amphetamines, or mushrooms, continuing declines since 1998 • But use of some other drugs, including hallucinogens like LSD, rose

  7. Provincial Key Findings • Relationship violence is unchanged since 2003; 9% of males, 6% of females • Pregnancy rates also stable, less than 2% • Reversing trends in physical and sexual abuse, after declines since 1992 • Protective factors can help even the most vulnerable youth overcome risks

  8. Provincial Key Findings Most BC teens are doing well, and report healthier behaviours than students 10 years ago

  9. Home and Family Thompson Cariboo Shuswap – A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  10. Home and Family

  11. Home and Family

  12. Physical Health Thompson Cariboo Shuswap– A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  13. Health status • 86% reported good or excellent health. • 12% of youth reported a debilitating health condition or disability.

  14. Access to Medical Care • 11% of males and 18% of females did not get medical help when they felt they needed it.

  15. Injuries • 34% of students were injured seriously enough in the past year to need medical attention.

  16. Injuries Injury Prevention • 67% of youth always wore a seatbelt. • 26% of students always wore a helmet while bike riding.

  17. Nutrition • At least 54% of youth fell short of the recommended daily portions of fruits and vegetables Note: Percentages do not always total 100% due to rounding.

  18. Weight and Body Image

  19. Weight and Body Image • 23% of male youth were very satisfied with their body image, compared to only 10% of females.

  20. Weight and Body Image

  21. Mental and Emotional Health Thompson Cariboo Shuswap – A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  22. Mental and Emotional Health

  23. Mental and Emotional Health

  24. Mental and Emotional Health

  25. Mental and Emotional Health

  26. Mental and Emotional Health

  27. Mental and Emotional Health • 13% seriously considered suicide • 7% attempted suicide Risk Factors for Suicide Attempts: • Family or friend suicide attempts (21% vs. 4%) • Sexual abuse (26% vs. 5%) • Physical abuse (19% vs. 4%)

  28. Sexual Behaviour Thompson Cariboo Shuswap– A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  29. Sexual Behaviour • 68% of youth never had sexual intercourse (lower than provincial rate: 78%) • Most common reasons for not having sex: • Waiting to meet the right person (51%) • Not ready for sex (46%) • Among those who had sex: • Most commonly started at age 15 • 22% first had sex before age 14

  30. Sexual Behaviour: Oral Sex

  31. Sexual Behaviour: Birth Control Birth control method used last time youth had sex: • Condoms: 68% • Birth control pills: 45% • Only withdrawal: 7% • Emergency contraception: 4% 8% of sexually active students have been pregnant or caused a pregnancy

  32. Smoking Thompson Cariboo Shuswap – A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  33. Smoking * Indicates that the difference between 2003 and 2008 Thompson Cariboo Shuswap estimates was statistically significant

  34. Substance Use Thompson Cariboo Shuswap– A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  35. Substance Use †Difference between Thompson Cariboo Shuswap and provincial estimates was statistically significant

  36. Substance Use † Difference between 2008 Thompson Cariboo Shuswap and provincial estimates was statistically significant

  37. Substance Use † Difference between 2008 Thompson Cariboo Shuswap and provincial estimates was statistically significant.  Difference between 2003 and 2008 Thompson Cariboo Shuswap estimates was statistically significant.

  38. Abuse and Violence Thompson Cariboo Shuswap – A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  39. Abuse and Violence

  40. Abuse and Violence • Internet Safety • 14% had been in contact with someone who made them feel unsafe • Relationship Violence • 9% of male and female students reported that their partner hit, slapped or hurt them in the past month • Discrimination • 18% experienced discriminations due to their physical appearance

  41. School and Work Thompson Cariboo Shuswap– A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  42. School and Work • 65% of students liked school “somewhat” • Females more likely than males to like school “very much” (23% vs. 17%) • Grade 7’s showed highest school connectedness vs. later grades

  43. School and Work

  44. Sport and Leisure Thompson Cariboo Shuswap– A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  45. Sport and Leisure

  46. Sport and Leisure

  47. Sport and Leisure

  48. Protective Factors Thompson Cariboo Shuswap – A Picture of Health www.mcs.bc.ca

  49. Protective Factors • Having protective factors in their lives can promote health and reduce the negative effect of some risk behaviors. • Protective factors in AHS • School (e.g., school connectedness) • Family (e.g., family connectedness) • Community • Connected to culture/ethnic group • Youth engagement in activities • Peer prosocial attitudes about risky behaviors

  50. Protective Factors: Family and School Connectedness

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