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Togo - Maritime GYTS Summary

Introduction

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) for Togo-Maritime region assessed tobacco use prevalence and related determinants among students aged 13-15. Conducted in 2002, the survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling design with high response rates, reaching 1,128 students for representative data analysis.

Methodology

• Sampling: Probability proportional to enrollment for school selection; random class selection. Response rates: 96% schools, 100% classes, 96.4% students, and 92.6% overall.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 22.1% of youth had ever smoked cigarettes; gender disparities noted with boys at 29.1% and girls at 11.0%.
• 14.7% currently used any tobacco product; cigarette smoking was reported by 11.1% (boys higher), and 7.6% used other tobacco forms.
• 6.3% of never smokers were likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Secondhand Smoke (SHS) Exposure

• High SHS exposure: 25.1% lived in homes where smoking occurred while present; 56.2% were exposed outside home.
• Over 85% supported banning smoking in public places.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 73.7% perceived SHS as harmful, and 96% favored public smoking bans.
• High cessation desire: 74.1% of smokers attempted to quit, and 100% received assistance.
• Attitudes varied: Perceived that 20% of youth think smoking enhances social connections, but prioritizing health risks.

Media and Advertising Influence

• 39.7% reported exposure to cigarette brand logos, and 79.7% saw anti-smoking messages, but 68% saw pro-cigarette ads at high frequency.
• Media played a significant role in shaping perceptions, with both positive and negative impacts noted.

School-Based Factors

• Educational efforts: 38.3% received formal teaching on tobacco dangers, and 37.6% had classroom discussions on peer smoking. However, 3.2% had friends smoking, a noted risk factor.

This summary highlights high youth tobacco use in Togo-Maritime, drivers such as media and parental exposure, and strong public support for tobacco control measures. For full data, contact the provided email.