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Syria GYTS Summary

Introduction

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Syria (2002) assesses tobacco use prevalence among adolescents aged 13-15. Using a two-stage cluster sampling method with high response rates, it provides representative data on key determinants of tobacco use.

Key Findings

• Tobacco Use Prevalence

  • 11.0% of students ever smoked cigarettes (Boys: 14.9%, Girls: 4.9%).
  • 20.0% currently use any tobacco product (Boys: 22.9%, Girls: 15.0%).
  • 6.3% currently smoke cigarettes (Boys: 8.1%, Girls: 3.1%).
  • 17.6% currently use other tobacco products (Boys: 19.2%, Girls: 14.5%).
  • Risk of initiation: 9.4% of never smokers are likely to start smoking next year.

• Secondhand Smoke (SHS) Exposure

  • 54.5% live in homes where others smoke, nearly all (80-81%) believe smoke from others is harmful.
  • 49.7% exposed to smoke in public places outside home.
  • 52.1% have at least one parent who smokes, and 80% support banning smoking in public.

• Attitudes and Cessation

  • 70.6% of current smokers want to quit; 68.8% have tried to stop in the past year.
  • 83.1% sought help to stop smoking.
  • 88.9% saw anti-smoking media within 30 days; 63-70% viewed pro-cigarette ads.

• School and Media Factors

  • 54.6% learned about smoking dangers in class; 39.8% discussed reasons for smoking with peers.
  • Significant media exposure: 10.5% own items with cigarette logos; media influence high.

Methodology

• A school-based survey with 98.3% overall response rate and 4,531 participants.
• Determinants included access/availability, SHS exposure, cessation, media, and curriculum.