Section General Public Health of the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), executing agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is asking former high school students to sign-up as well to do the survey which is computerized and confidential. If the young person is underage, their parents are invited to contact CPS. Surveys targeting the out of school population will be carried out during the early evening hours.
The survey is for youth between the ages of 13 to 19. Participants will be able to fill in the survey using the computer. There will also be focus group discussions.
The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports are working with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Emory University, St. Maarten Aids Foundation and local stakeholders to carry out the survey in order to get an overview of the issues that might affect young people's, ages 13-19.
The general objective is to enhance the understanding of factors that influence the health and wellness of young persons, with the emphasis on HIV, sexual and reproductive health.
The information derived from the survey will lead to the development of target interventions and to serve as a baseline. The survey will assess protective and risk factors related to the health and wellness of young persons and their knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of young people related to HIV, sexuality and other sexual and reproductive health issues.
Participation in the survey is voluntary. Interested parents and former students should contact CPS Eva de Weever or Maria Henry at 542-2078 or 542-3003 for further information.
