1999-12-31-世界卫生组织-2000_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_occupied_Palestinian_territory_West_Bank_1页_39kb

Introduction

The West Bank Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) was conducted in 2000 among students aged 13-15 grades 8-12, using a two-stage cluster sampling design. It involved 4,387 students with key data on tobacco use prevalence, determinants, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), knowledge, attitudes, media influences, and educational aspects. Response rates were high, with 99.3% school, 100% class, and 94.8% student participation.

Key Findings on Prevalence

• 49.5% of students had ever smoked cigarettes (higher in boys).
• 22.4% currently used any tobacco product (boys higher).
  • 14.2% smoked cigarettes currently (gender disparity).
  • 16.6% used other tobacco products.
• 10.0% of never smokers intended to start smoking next year.

Determinants of Tobacco Use

• Access and Availability: 20.0% smoked at home; high purchase rates with no age-based refusals.
• Secondhand Smoke Exposure: 66.8% lived in homes with smoking; 59.9% exposed outside; over half have smoking parents.
• Media and Advertising: High exposure to pro-cigarette ads (especially billboards) but also anti-smoking messages; many students recognize brand logos.
• School Factors: 53.2% learned about smoking dangers, 37.9% discussed age-specific reasons for smoking, and 43.5% learned about tobacco effects.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Cessation

• Positive attitudes: 82.5% believe SHS is harmful; 83.5% support public smoking bans; 78.0% of smokers want to quit.
• Media impact: Students saw mixed messages, but many are aware of risks and desire cessation.
• Social influences: 17.0% have friends who smoke; higher smoking rates linked to peer norms.

Summary Highlights

Tobacco use is prevalent in the West Bank youth, with strong support for control measures like SHS bans and smoking cessation. Education and media play roles in shaping attitudes, but access and peer influences are key barriers.