2002-12-31-世界卫生组织-2003_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Lao_People_s_Democratic_Republic_Vientiane_Capital_1页_38kb

Laos Vientiane Capital Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in 2003 focused on tobacco use among ages 13-15. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling design with schools, classes, and students selected randomly, achieving high response rates: 100% for schools and classes, and 93.6% for students overall, with 1,642 participants.

Key findings include: 5.5% of students currently smoke cigarettes, with higher rates among boys; 8.9% use any tobacco product. Exposure to secondhand smoke is high, with over 2 in 5 living in homes where others smoke and nearly 60% exposed outside home. Most students (94%) believe smoking should be banned in public places, and SHS exposure is linked to parental and peer influences. Media coverage was high, with 94% seeing anti-smoking messages but also pro-cigarette ads; current smokers are mostly motivated to quit, with high awareness of smoking risks learned in school.

Overall, the survey highlights significant tobacco use and exposure among youth, emphasizing the need for tobacco control policies and education.