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Mexico-Tijuana Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

The GYTS in Mexico-Tijuana was a school-based survey conducted in 2006 targeting students aged 13-15 in grades 1, 2, and 3. It used a two-stage cluster sample design with a response rate of 77.5% across schools, classes, and students, involving 1,424 participants.

Key prevalence rates include: 39.6% of students reported ever smoking cigarettes, rising to 15.8% current tobacco use any form, and 13.0% current cigarette smokers. Among youth, 5.5% used other tobacco products, and 20.4% of never smokers indicated likelihood to initiate smoking next year.

Highlights show that knowledge and attitudes vary: most students believe smoking is harmful, with 90.8% supporting public bans and 80.0% perceiving secondhand smoke (SHS) as dangerous. However, attitudes also include perceptions that smoking increases social desirability, with some thinking it attracts more friends or makes one look more attractive.

Access to tobacco is concerning: Nearly half (49.8%) bought cigarettes easily without age refusal, and 33.5% of students live in homes where others smoke; 58.9% purchase cigarettes in stores with others smoking. Additionally, 10.2% report most or all friends smoking.

Exposure to SHS is high, affecting one-third of students at home and a similar percentage outside. Cessation efforts are promoted, with 39.0% wanting to stop smoking and 66.9% ever seeking help.

Media influences are significant: 84.3% viewed anti-smoking messages, but 85.6% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards, and 75.6% on print media. Nearly half (49.1%) have objects with cigarette brand logos, and some were offered free cigarettes.

School-based education covers topics on smoking dangers, with 74.6% taught about risks and 65.5% learning effects in the past year.