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GYTS Summary: Belarus, 2015

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a globally standardized survey designed to monitor youth tobacco use and track key tobacco control indicators. As part of the Global Tobacco Surveillance System (GTSS), it supports countries in fulfilling their obligations under the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The survey uses a two-stage sampling method, selecting schools based on enrollment size and then randomly choosing classes within those schools. It is self-administered and anonymous, using scannable paper-based bubble sheets.

Main Objectives

• Monitor tobacco use (smoking and smokeless) among youth
• Track key tobacco control indicators
• Assist countries in generating comparable data within and across regions
• Support the implementation of MPOWER measures, which are demand reduction strategies outlined by the WHO FCTC

MPOWER Measures

The MPOWER framework includes the following key measures:

1. Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies
2. Protect people from tobacco smoke
3. Offer help to quit tobacco use
4. Warn about the dangers of tobacco
5. Enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship
6. Raise taxes on tobacco

Key Findings

Tobacco Use

• Current tobacco users: 9.8% of students, 9.5% of boys, and 10.1% of girls.
• Current smokers: 9.4% of students, 8.9% of boys, and 9.9% of girls.
• Current cigarette smokers: 7.5% of students, 7.2% of boys, and 7.8% of girls.
• Frequent cigarette smokers: 1.8% of students, 2.2% of boys, and 1.3% of girls.
• Current users of other tobacco products: 2.6% of students, 2.5% of boys, and 2.7% of girls.
• Ever tobacco users: 35.7% of students, 35.6% of boys, and 35.8% of girls.
• Ever cigarette users: 31.2% of students, 31.6% of boys, and 30.7% of girls.
• Ever users of other tobacco products: 15.3% of students, 14.7% of boys, and 15.9% of girls.
• Susceptibility to future tobacco use: 6.5% of students, 5.8% of boys, and 7.2% of girls.
• Never smokers who might enjoy smoking: 1.9% of students, 2.1% of boys, and 1.7% of girls.

Cessation

• Current smokers who tried to stop in the past 12 months: 76.5% of students, 73.0% of boys, and 79.7% of girls.
• Current smokers who want to stop now: 77.1% of students, 77.8% of boys, and 77.0% of girls.
• Current smokers who believe they can quit if they want to: 91.5% of students, 88.1% of boys, and 95.2% of girls.
• Current smokers who received help to quit: 20.2% of students, 20.3% of boys, and 20.2% of girls.

Secondhand Smoke

• Exposure to tobacco smoke at home: 25.1% of students, 24.2% of boys, and 26.1% of girls.
• Exposure to tobacco smoke in enclosed public places: 30.3% of students, 28.8% of boys, and 32.0% of girls.
• Exposure to tobacco smoke in outdoor public places: 52.5% of students, 48.5% of boys, and 56.7% of girls.
• Students who saw smoking on school property: 35.0% of students, 37.9% of boys, and 31.6% of girls.

Access & Availability

• Current cigarette smokers who bought cigarettes: 36.3% of students, 41.1% of boys, and 31.9% of girls.
• Current cigarette smokers not prevented from buying due to age: 47.2% of students, 39.4% of boys, and 59.2% of girls.
• Current cigarette smokers who bought individual sticks: 1.4% of students, 0.0% of boys, and 3.1% of girls.

Media

• Students who noticed anti-tobacco messages in the media: 70.2% of students, 68.9% of boys, and 71.5% of girls.
• Students who noticed anti-tobacco messages at sporting or community events: 62.9% of students, 62.4% of boys, and 63.4% of girls.
• Current smokers who thought about quitting due to warning labels: 36.8% of students, 31.9% of boys, and 40.8% of girls.
• Students who were taught about tobacco dangers in school: 86.5% of students, 83.9% of boys, and 89.2% of girls.

Tobacco Advertisements

• Students who saw tobacco ads at points of sale: 21.2% of students, 21.4% of boys, and 21.0% of girls.
• Students who saw tobacco use on TV, videos, or movies: 77.2% of students, 78.7% of boys, and 75.8% of girls.
• Students who were ever offered a free tobacco product: 2.0% of students, 3.1% of boys, and 1.0% of girls.
• Students who owned items with tobacco brand logos: 5.1% of students, 5.6% of boys, and 4.6% of girls.

Knowledge & Attitudes

• Students who think it is difficult to quit smoking: 36.5% of students, 36.5% of boys, and 36.4% of girls.
• Students who think smoking helps in social situations: 20.1% of students, 21.9% of boys, and 18.3% of girls.
• Students who definitely think others' smoking is harmful: 69.0% of students, 68.5% of boys, and 69.6% of girls.
• Students who favor banning smoking in enclosed public places: 92.2% of students, 91.6% of boys, and 92.8% of girls.
• Students who favor banning smoking in outdoor public places: 84.0% of students, 84.9% of boys, and 83.0% of girls.

Conclusion

The GYTS survey provides valuable insights into the prevalence of tobacco use, cessation attempts, exposure to secondhand smoke, and media influence among students aged 13-15 in Belarus. It highlights the need for continued tobacco control efforts, including strengthening anti-tobacco messaging, enforcing advertising bans, and improving access to cessation support. The data also suggest that a significant majority of students recognize the harmful effects of tobacco and support restrictions on smoking in public places.