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Mexico - Durango (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Mexico - Durango in 2005 provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use and related determinants among students aged 13-15. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data, with a high overall response rate of 83.8%. A total of 1,468 students participated, offering valuable insights into youth tobacco behavior and attitudes.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 53.1% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 24.2% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 27.0% of boys and 21.0% of girls.
• 22.2% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 24.1% of boys and 19.6% of girls.
• 5.6% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 7.0% of boys and 4.4% of girls.
• 28.0% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 23.4% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 39.1% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 12.4% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 23.9% think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 9.2% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 31.6% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 54.3% of those who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 40.7% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 52.0% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 42.6% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 74.7% believe smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 87.6% think smoking should be banned from public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 62.3% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 55.6% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 68.3% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 87.6% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 85.3% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 74.0% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 11.8% own an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 9.4% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 69.6% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year.
• 60.8% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.
• 41.3% discussed reasons for smoking among their peers in class.

Key Highlights

• High tobacco use prevalence: 24.2% of students currently use any tobacco product, with 22.2% smoking cigarettes.
• Significant SHS exposure: Over half of the students are exposed to secondhand smoke outside the home, and 40.7% live in homes where others smoke.
• Strong public opinion against smoking: 87.6% believe smoking should be banned in public places, and 74.7% think SHS is harmful.
• Cessation intentions: Over 3 in 5 current smokers (62.3%) want to stop, and 55.6% have attempted to quit in the past year.
• Influence of media: Students are frequently exposed to both anti-smoking and pro-tobacco messages, with 85.3% seeing pro-cigarette billboards and 74.0% seeing pro-tobacco ads in print media.
• School education impact: A majority of students (69.6%) were taught about the dangers of smoking, and 60.8% about the effects of tobacco use.

Conclusion

The survey underscores the significant prevalence of tobacco use among youth in Durango, highlighting the need for targeted tobacco control interventions. It emphasizes the role of family environment, peer influence, media exposure, and school education in shaping youth tobacco behavior. These findings suggest that a multi-faceted approach, including restrictions on tobacco advertising, improved school curricula, and increased awareness of the harms of secondhand smoke, could be effective in reducing youth tobacco use.