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Democratic Republic of Congo-Kinshasa GYTS Summary (2008)

This report summarizes the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo-Kinshasa in 2008, focusing on tobacco use among adolescents aged 13-15 years. The survey used a two-stage cluster sample design with high response rates (school 100.0%, class 98.7%, student 74.4%, overall 73.4%) and analyzed data on tobacco prevalence, determinants, and related behaviors.

Key findings highlight alarming youth tobacco use:

• Tobacco Use Prevalence:
  • 19.5% of students had ever smoked cigarettes (higher in boys at 27.5% vs. 9.0% in girls).
  • 33.6% currently use any tobacco product, driven by high rates among boys (36.5%) and girls (29.3%).
  • Notably, 28.9% use other tobacco products, and among never smokers, a high likelihood of initiation next year.
• Determinants of Tobacco Use:
  • Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS): Moderate levels, with 30.2% living in homes where others smoke, and 36.8% exposed to smoke in public places. Over 25% of students are exposed to SHS outside home.
  • Access and Availability: 25.5% buy cigarettes, and nearly 20% have parental smokers, indicating household influences.
  • Knowledge and Attitudes: 75.6% of current smokers want to quit, with most reporting cessation attempts. Positive attitudes included support for public smoking bans (70.7%), and many viewing smoking negatively for social appeal.
  • Media and Marketing: 62.3% were exposed to anti-smoking messages, but pro-tobacco ads were prevalent (47.0% on billboards, 42.7% in media).
  • School Curriculum: Limited integration of tobacco education (31.7% taught about dangers, 26.1% learned effects), with ongoing class discussions (23.7%).

Additional insights show that factors like parental smoking (17.8%) and brand exposure (21.9% with cigarette logos) correlate with tobacco use. The survey underscores the need for stronger tobacco control policies, including education and regulation, to address high youth initiation and exposure risks.