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GYTS Summary: Honduras 2016

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a standardized, school-based survey designed to monitor youth tobacco use and track key tobacco control indicators. As part of the Global Tobacco Surveillance System (GTSS), it supports countries in fulfilling their obligations under the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The survey uses a two-stage sampling method, selecting schools based on enrollment size and randomly choosing classes within them. All eligible students in selected classes participate in an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire.

Main Objectives

• Monitor tobacco use (smoking and smokeless) among students aged 13-15.
• Track tobacco control indicators to support policy development and evaluation.
• Generate comparable data across countries to inform global tobacco control strategies.

Key Components of the GYTS Methodology

• Sample Design: Two-stage, nationally representative, with schools selected by enrollment size.
• Questionnaire: Standardized core questions with optional modules tailored to national needs.
• Data Collection: Anonymous, self-administered via scannable paper-based bubble sheets.
• Response Rate: 84.4% overall in Honduras.
• Sample Size: 3,515 eligible students, of which 2,515 were aged 13-15.

Key Findings from the Honduras 2016 Survey

Tobacco Use

• Current tobacco use: 7.9% of students, with higher rates among boys (9.6%) than girls (6.4%).
• Current smoking: 6.1% of students, with 7.6% of boys and 4.8% of girls.
• Current cigarette smoking: 5.2% of students, with 6.1% of boys and 4.4% of girls.
• Frequent cigarette smoking: 0.3% of students, with 0.6% of boys and 0.1% of girls.
• Current use of other tobacco: 2.2% of students, with 3.1% of boys and 1.3% of girls.
• Ever tobacco use: 19.4% of students, with 21.9% of boys and 17.2% of girls.
• Ever cigarette use: 16.8% of students, with 18.6% of boys and 15.4% of girls.
• Ever use of other tobacco: 5.5% of students, with 7.1% of boys and 4.2% of girls.

Cessation

• 75.6% of current smokers tried to quit in the past 12 months.
• 70.3% of current smokers wanted to quit now.
• 79.4% of current smokers believed they could quit if they wanted to.
• 21.1% of current smokers received help or advice to quit.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure

• 13.5% of students were exposed to tobacco smoke at home.
• 24.2% of students were exposed to tobacco smoke in enclosed public places.
• 26.5% of students were exposed to tobacco smoke in outdoor public places.
• 20.7% of students saw someone smoking on school property.

Access & Availability

• 59.3% of current cigarette smokers purchased cigarettes from stores, shops, street vendors, or pulperías.
• 55.9% of current cigarette smokers were not prevented from buying due to age.
• 45.2% of current cigarette smokers bought individual sticks.

Media Exposure

• 31.0% of students noticed tobacco advertisements or promotions at points of sale.
• 50.1% of students saw tobacco use in TV, videos, or movies.
• 5.5% of students had items with tobacco brand logos.
• 49.8% of students noticed anti-tobacco messages in the media.
• 36.1% of students saw anti-tobacco messages at sporting or community events.
• 63.0% of current smokers thought about quitting due to warning labels.
• 57.5% of students were taught about the dangers of tobacco use in the past 12 months.

Knowledge & Attitudes

• 30.0% of students definitely thought other people’s tobacco smoking was harmful to them.
• 21.9% of students believed smoking helps people feel more comfortable at social events.
• 77.7% of students favored prohibiting smoking in outdoor public places.

Conclusion

The GYTS survey in Honduras (2016) provides critical insights into youth tobacco use, cessation behaviors, exposure to secondhand smoke, and media influences. It highlights the need for stronger tobacco control policies, especially in areas like youth access to tobacco products and exposure to tobacco advertising. The survey also underscores the importance of education and awareness campaigns to reduce the appeal of tobacco use among young people.