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Dominican Republic 2011 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Dominican Republic 2011 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a school-based survey targeting students in grades 7-8 and Sec 1. It was conducted using a two-stage cluster sampling method, ensuring a representative sample of the student population. A total of 1,785 students were surveyed, with 1,324 falling within the age range of 13-15 years. The overall response rate was 67.4%.

The survey provides valuable insights into the prevalence of tobacco use among youth and examines five key determinants of tobacco use: access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising, and school curriculum.

Main Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• 18.7% of students had ever smoked cigarettes (21.7% boys, 15.6% girls)
• 21.8% of students currently use any tobacco product (28.6% boys, 15.8% girls)
• 6.6% of students currently smoke cigarettes (7.1% boys, 6.6% girls)
• 19.5% of students currently use other tobacco products (24.9% boys, 14.4% girls)
• 8.0% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year (8.0% boys, 7.3% girls)

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 17.0% of students think boys who smoke have more friends
• 16.1% of students think girls who smoke have more friends
• 8.0% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive
• 6.3% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive

Access and Availability

• 38.9% of current smokers usually smoke at home
• 41.2% of current smokers buy cigarettes in a store

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 19.3% of students live in homes where others smoke in their presence
• 38.8% of students are around others who smoke in places outside their home
• 18.8% of students have at least one parent who smokes
• 4.7% of students have most or all friends who smoke
• 81.4% of students believe smoking should be banned from public places
• 64.8% of students think smoke from others is harmful to them

Cessation

• 32.4% of current smokers have ever received help to stop smoking

Media and Advertising

• 81.6% of students saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days
• 69.0% of students saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards in the past 30 days
• 65.2% of students saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines in the past 30 days
• 10.7% of students have an object with a cigarette brand logo
• 11.2% of students were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative

School Curriculum

• 57.3% of students had been taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year
• 31.5% of students had discussed reasons why people their age smoke in the past year
• 52.1% of students had been taught about the effects of tobacco use in the past year

Key Information

• The survey highlights a significant proportion of students using tobacco products, with boys more likely to be current smokers than girls.
• Exposure to secondhand smoke is relatively common, especially in public places, and many students perceive it as harmful.
• Anti-smoking messages are widely seen, but pro-cigarette advertising is also prevalent, suggesting a need for stronger regulation of tobacco marketing.
• A notable percentage of students have been exposed to tobacco through family or friends, which may influence their behavior.
• School-based education on tobacco use is present but not universal, indicating potential gaps in tobacco prevention programs.

Conclusion

The Dominican Republic GYTS reveals a concerning level of tobacco use among youth, with a significant portion currently using tobacco products and a notable percentage exposed to secondhand smoke. The data also underscores the influence of media and social norms on smoking behavior. These findings suggest the need for a comprehensive tobacco control program that includes education, regulation of advertising, and efforts to reduce access and exposure to tobacco.