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Chile - Santiago (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Chile - Santiago in 2000 provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among students aged 13-15. The survey covers key determinants of tobacco use, including access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation efforts, media and advertising influence, and school curriculum.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 71.5% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
  • 67.1% of boys and 75.0% of girls.
• 38.3% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 31.9% of boys and 43.7% of girls.
• 38.4% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 31.3% of boys and 44.4% of girls.
• 6.6% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 6.9% of boys and 5.4% of girls.
• 29.8% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 16.0% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 16.8% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 12.9% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 9.3% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 14.1% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 61.5% of current smokers buy cigarettes in a store.
• 87.9% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 61.3% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 72.2% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 71.5% believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• 60.7% think smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 68.7% have at least one parent who smokes.
• 38.7% have most or all friends who smoke.

Cessation Efforts

• 45.0% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 59.0% tried to stop smoking during the past year.
• 68.1% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising Influence

• 75.7% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 88.8% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards in the past 30 days.
• 81.0% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines in the past 30 days.
• 11.5% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 7.4% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 22.5% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in class during the past year.
• 17.1% discussed reasons why people their age smoke in class.
• 29.6% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use in class.

Main Points

• High prevalence of tobacco use among youth, with over 38% currently smoking cigarettes and 6.6% using other tobacco products.
• Significant SHS exposure, with over 60% of students living in homes where others smoke and 72% exposed to smoke in public places.
• Strong public opinion against smoking in public spaces, with 71.5% supporting a ban.
• Media plays a dual role, with anti-smoking messages being widely seen, but pro-tobacco advertising also being prevalent.
• School-based education on tobacco use is limited, with less than a third of students receiving relevant information.
• Cessation intentions are present, with nearly half of current smokers wanting to quit, and a majority having attempted to do so in the past year.

Conclusion

The GYTS data highlights the urgent need for targeted tobacco control programs in Chile - Santiago. The high rates of tobacco use and SHS exposure, combined with the influence of pro-tobacco media and the lack of comprehensive school education, indicate that multiple interventions are required to reduce youth tobacco consumption and promote healthier behaviors.