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Gaza Strip UNRWA GYTS Summary (Ages 13-15)

Core Content

The Gaza Strip UNRWA Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), conducted in 2008, is a school-based survey targeting students in grades 7, 8, and 9. It assesses the prevalence of tobacco use and evaluates five key determinants that influence youth tobacco behavior: access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising, and school curriculum. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data across the Gaza Strip UNRWA region.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 14.2% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 23.6% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 26.3% of boys and 19.2% of girls currently use tobacco.
• 5.7% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 8.0% of boys and 2.8% of girls currently smoke.
• 13.0% currently smoke shsisha.
  • 16.4% of boys and 8.0% of girls currently smoke shsisha.
• 21.9% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 23.8% of boys and 18.3% of girls currently use other tobacco products.
• 12.9% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 28.9% of students think that boys who smoke have more friends.
• 19.9% of students think that girls who smoke have more friends.
• 28.0% of students think that boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 20.6% of students think that girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 31.9% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 25.2% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 48.2% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 44.5% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 42.0% are exposed to smoke in public places.
• 42.7% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 9.0% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 58.3% think smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 82.2% believe smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 73.4% of current smokers want to stop.
• 62.7% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 84.7% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 63.6% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 70.5% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards in the past 30 days.
• 56.4% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines in the past 30 days.
• 13.8% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 8.6% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 39.2% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year.
• 30.6% discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 32.8% were taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• Tobacco use is relatively common among youth in the Gaza Strip UNRWA, with 23.6% currently using any tobacco product.
• SHS exposure is high, with nearly half of students living in homes where others smoke, and over 40% having parents who smoke.
• Anti-smoking awareness is present, as over 60% of students saw anti-smoking media messages, while a significant majority also saw pro-cigarette advertisements.
• Cessation intentions are strong, with over 70% of current smokers wanting to stop, and most having attempted to quit or received help.
• School-based education on tobacco use is limited, with less than 40% of students receiving relevant information in class.

Conclusion

The GYTS highlights the need for targeted tobacco control programs in the Gaza Strip UNRWA, particularly focusing on reducing access to tobacco products, increasing awareness of the dangers of SHS, and strengthening school-based education. The survey also underscores the influence of media and peer behavior on youth smoking habits, suggesting the importance of comprehensive interventions to address these factors.