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Mexico - Tlaxcala (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Mexico - Tlaxcala in 2008 provides comprehensive data on tobacco use and related determinants among students aged 13-15. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method, ensuring a representative sample of the population. A total of 866 students participated, with an overall response rate of 79.6%. The data highlights key areas such as prevalence of tobacco use, knowledge and attitudes, access and availability, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation efforts, media influence, and school-based education.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 56.7% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 24.6% currently use any tobacco product.
• 18.7% currently smoke cigarettes.
• 10.8% currently use other tobacco products.
• 29.1% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 30.9% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 21.4% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 15.1% think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 11.7% think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 9.2% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 50.4% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 71.6% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 29.5% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 45.2% are exposed to smoke in public places outside the home.
• 34.3% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 21.3% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 86.5% believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• 81.7% think smoke from others is harmful to them.

Cessation Efforts

• 52.4% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 55.3% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 61.6% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 88.6% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 82.3% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 73.6% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 18.3% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 11.4% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 75.4% were taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 53.5% discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 68.1% were taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Information

• The survey identifies cigarette smoking as the most prevalent form of tobacco use among students.
• There is a gender disparity in smoking initiation and perception, with boys more likely to smoke and perceive smoking as attractive or socially beneficial.
• Secondhand smoke exposure is significant, with over a third of students exposed in their homes and more than 40% in public spaces.
• Public support for tobacco control is strong, with over 80% believing smoking should be banned in public places.
• Media influence is mixed, with a high exposure to anti-smoking messages, but also a notable presence of pro-cigarette advertising.
• School education plays a crucial role in shaping students' understanding of the risks associated with tobacco use.

Conclusion

The Mexico-Tlaxcala GYTS underscores the prevalence of tobacco use and the social and environmental factors that contribute to it. It highlights the need for targeted interventions in school curricula, media regulation, and family and community smoking prevention. The data also supports the effectiveness of public health campaigns and the importance of age-appropriate restrictions on tobacco sales and advertising.