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Pakistan - Islamabad GYTS Summary

Overview

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) was conducted in Islamabad in 2003 among students aged 13-15 in grades 8-10. It used a cluster sample design with high response rates (96.8% school, 100% class, 85.1% student, and 82.3% overall). A total of 1,130 students participated, providing data on tobacco use prevalence and determinants such as access, price, exposure to secondhand smoke, media advertising, and school curricula.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 10.1% of students currently use any form of tobacco (boys: 12.4%, girls: 7.5%).
• 7.1% ever smoked cigarettes (currently smoke: 1.4%, boys 2.3%, girls 0.6%).
• Male students show higher rates of current tobacco use compared to females.

Determinants and Exposure

• Secondhand Smoke (SHS) Exposure: High, with 26.6% living in homes where others smoke, and 33.9% exposed in public or other outdoor settings. Additionally, 20.3% have smokers in their household.
• Attitudes: 94.5% believe smoking should be banned in public places, and 90% think it should be prohibited overall. Knowledge is high on these restrictions, but only a small percentage view SHS as harmful (0.4% think it is).
• Media and Advertising: Students saw anti-smoking messages frequently (81.9% in the past 30 days), but also exposure to pro-cigarette ads (e.g., 77.6% saw billboard ads). Over 12% had objects with cigarette brand logos.
• School Factors: 57% were taught about tobacco dangers in school, while 33.9% discussed smoking reasons; overall, students gained some knowledge from curricula.

Future Smoking Intentions

• 9.2% of never smokers are likely to start smoking in the next year, indicating a concern for youth initiation.

Implications

The data highlight significant tobacco use among youth in Islamabad, driven by factors like high SHS exposure and unregulated media. It underscores the need for comprehensive school programs and policies to reduce tobacco prevalence and initiation, building on existing restrictions in public spaces.