Grampian Youth Lifestyle Survey 2001
Synopsis:
As in previous years, the survey covered all secondary schools in
Grampian including the independent schools. The self-completion
questionnaire included questions on general health, food, physical
activity, smoking, alcohol, drugs, stress, oral and dental health,
accidents and relationships.
The questionnaire closely mirrored that of the previous surveys in
order to measure changes in lifestyle and behaviour over time. Some
questions have been added or changed to improve the quality of
information obtained and to address new health issues.
Due to these changes it was necessary to undertake a pilot study
prior to the main survey in order to validate the new questions. This
involved asking youngsters to complete the questionnaire and to
participate in a follow-up group discussion which gave them the
opportunity to comment on all aspects of the study. This allowed any
problems with the questionnaire to be rectified.
The survey was carried out between 2 November and 22 November 2001
and involved a 10% sample of pupils from years 1 to 6. NHS Grampian
staff supervised the completion and collection of the questionnaires.
This reduced the demand on school staff time and ensured that pupils
were not influenced in their responses by the presence of teachers.
In total, 2515 questionnaires were completed – a response rate of
76%. In order to address any bias from non-responders the data was
weighted by year group and sex prior to analysis. Given the size of the
sample achieved and the fact that any bias was reduced by weighting
data, the survey provides a powerful and accurate measure of young
people’s attitudes, knowledge and behaviour.
All analyses contained in this report are based on weighted data. All
figures have been rounded up to the nearest whole number where possible.
As a result percentages quoted may not always add up to 100.
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