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Cambodia (Ages 13-15) Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Cambodia Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a school-based survey targeting students aged 13-15 in grades 8, 9, and 10. Conducted in 2003, it aimed to assess the prevalence of tobacco use and the influence of various determinants on youth smoking behavior. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method, ensuring a representative sample across the country. A total of 752 students participated, with a high overall response rate of 87.4%.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• Ever smoked cigarettes: 3.2% (5.8% males, 0.4% females)
• Current tobacco use: 5.1% (7.2% males, 3.0% females)
• Current cigarette smoking: 2.5% (4.6% males, 0.2% females)
• Current use of other tobacco products: 3.1% (3.3% males, 3.0% females)
• Likelihood of initiating smoking next year: 7.1% of never smokers

Knowledge and Attitudes

• Perceived social benefits of smoking: 18.2% of students think boys who smoke have more friends; 5.9% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• Perceived attractiveness of smoking: 1.4% of boys and 1.3% of girls think smoking makes them look more attractive.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• Home exposure: 47.0% of students live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• Outdoor exposure: 58.5% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• Public place bans: 82.9% believe smoking should be banned from public places.
• Awareness of harm: 72.8% think smoke from others is harmful to them.
• Family smoking: 43.9% have one or more parents who smoke.
• Peer smoking: 2.9% have most or all friends who smoke.

Media and Advertising

• Anti-smoking messages: 95.1% of students have seen anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• Pro-cigarette ads: 85.1% have seen pro-cigarette ads on billboards; 82.1% have seen them in newspapers or magazines.
• Brand exposure: 39.7% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• Free cigarette offers: 10.3% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• Smoking dangers education: 66.9% of students were taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year.
• Reasons for smoking: 50.2% discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• Effects of tobacco use: 68.0% were taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Information

• Tobacco use among youth: While the overall prevalence is relatively low, there is a significant gender disparity, with males being more likely to use tobacco than females.
• High SHS exposure: A large proportion of students are exposed to secondhand smoke both at home and in public spaces, indicating a need for stronger anti-smoking policies and education.
• Public perception: There is strong support among students for banning smoking in public places and recognizing the health risks of secondhand smoke.
• Media influence: Despite high exposure to anti-smoking messages, students are also heavily exposed to pro-cigarette advertising, suggesting a need for more balanced media campaigns.
• School role: Schools play a crucial role in educating students about the dangers of tobacco use, but there is room for improvement in curriculum coverage and depth.

Conclusion

The Cambodia GYTS provides critical insights into youth tobacco use and the factors influencing it. The data highlights the importance of addressing access, exposure to SHS, media influence, and school education as key components of a comprehensive tobacco control strategy. While awareness and attitudes are generally positive, the persistence of tobacco advertising and family smoking patterns indicates ongoing challenges that require targeted interventions.