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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF THE GLOBAL YOUTH TOBACCO SURVEY IN KENYA (GYTS KENYA 2001)
SUMMARY

Executive Summary

• Objective: The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) tracked tobacco use among Kenyan youth (ages 13-15) using a standardized methodology.
• Key Findings:
  • 27.3% of Nairobi youth had ever smoked cigarettes, while the national average was 14.8%.
  • 16.9% of students used any tobacco product, with 8.7% smoking cigarettes and 9.9% using alternatives.
  • 19.7% of never-smokers were susceptible to initiating smoking.
  • Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) exposure was higher among current smokers.
  • Only 57.3% of students discussed reasons for smoking, and 48.5% believed smoking should be banned in public.

Background

• Kenya adopted the GYTS in 2001 to align with WHO resolutions on tobacco control.
• Kenya faces high tobacco-related deaths, with adult smoking prevalence between 30-60%.

Methodology

• Sample: 4,581 students from 55 schools (25 in Nairobi, 6 in Mombasa, 24 rural).
• Analysis: Weighted sampling to account for non-response bias. Responses were high (97.07% student participation).

Results

• Prevalence:

  • 14.8% of youth had ever smoked cigarettes.
  • 16.9% currently used any tobacco product.
  • 19.7% of never-smokers intended to start smoking within a year.

• Education and Attitudes:

  • 77.5% were taught about smoking dangers.
  • 57.3% discussed reasons for smoking.
  • Misconceptions: 30.7% thought smoking increased social friends.

• Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS):

  • 74.6% of current smokers were exposed to ETS at home vs. 22.2% of never-smokers.

• Media and Advertising:

  • 80.2% saw anti-smoking media; 77.9% saw pro-tobacco ads.
  • 42.6% of smokers owned items with cigarette logos.

• Access:

  • Most students (68.3%) bought cigarettes at stores without age restrictions.

Discussion

• Prevalence: Youth start smoking early, increasing long-term health risks.
• Cessation: Desire to quit is high, but failure rates are also high (70.2% tried to quit).
• ETS: Affects both active and passive smokers, leading to addiction and health issues.

Recommendations

1. Legislation: Ban smoking in public places and restrict tobacco sales to minors.
2. Education: Enhance school curricula on smoking dangers and promote health clubs.
3. Media: Counter advertising by increasing anti-tobacco campaigns.
4. Access: Tax increases and enforce age restrictions on tobacco products.

This report highlights the urgent need for comprehensive tobacco control strategies to protect youth health in Kenya.