2000-12-31-世界卫生组织-2001_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Sudan_1页_39kb

Sudan conducted the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in 2001 among students aged 13-15, targeting grades 8th, 1st secondary, and 2nd secondary, with a two-stage cluster sampling design that achieved a high response rate of 88.5% across schools, classes, and students (n=2783). The survey revealed significant tobacco use prevalence: 17.1% had ever smoked cigarettes (higher in boys), 16.6% currently used any tobacco product (including cigarettes and others), and 6.1% smoked cigarettes regularly. Key determinants included easy access to tobacco (75.7% of smokers could purchase without refusal) and moderate SHS exposure (41% exposed out-of-home, 72.2% thought SHS harmful).

Highlights include 22.3% of never smokers likely to initiate smoking, with strong youth beliefs against tobacco use influenced by media (75.1% saw anti-smoking ads, 56.5% saw pro-cigarette ads) and limited school education (34.3% learned about tobacco effects). Nearly half (46.0%) bought cigarettes from stores, and SHS exposure was widespread but with good public awareness, with 78.0% supporting smoking bans in public places. Overall, interventions are needed to address access, prevention in schools, and media influences.

The data underscores high youth tobacco use in Sudan and suggests a comprehensive tobacco control program is essential. For more details, contact the provided email.