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  • 1HBSC-Greenland, WHO Cross-National Survey, Frederikssund, Denmark.

International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|March 27, 1999
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Self-perceived health in Greenlandic schoolchildren declines with age, but feeling healthy correlates with happiness and avoiding risky behaviors like smoking and drinking.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Child Health
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Understanding self-perceived health is crucial for targeted health promotion strategies.
  • Schoolchildren in Greenland represent a unique demographic for health behavior research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess self-perceived health status and behaviors among Greenlandic schoolchildren.
  • To establish a foundation for future health promotion initiatives in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey utilizing self-administered questionnaires.
  • Inclusion of public school students aged 11 to 17 years across Greenland.
  • Approximately 4,700 students participated in the study.

Main Results:

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  • Perceived health decreased with age: 56% of 11-year-olds felt "very healthy" versus 25% of 15-year-olds.
  • Feeling healthy was associated with positive psychosocial outcomes: happiness, self-confidence, and reduced loneliness.
  • A strong correlation was observed between feeling healthy and avoiding health risk behaviors, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use.

Conclusions:

  • Encouraging positive health perceptions is vital for adolescent well-being.
  • Building self-confidence in young people is a key component of health promotion.
  • Interventions should focus on fostering a sense of good health to mitigate engagement in risky behaviors.