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Nigeria-Lagos Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Nigeria-Lagos Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) was a school-based survey conducted in 2008, targeting students in Junior Secondary 2 and 3, and Senior Secondary 1. It aimed to assess the prevalence of tobacco use and the influence of various determinants on smoking behavior among youth. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data, with a high overall response rate of 89.1%.

A total of 712 students aged 13-15 participated in the survey, providing insights into the current state of tobacco use and related attitudes in the region.

Main Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• Ever smoked cigarettes: 7.7% of students (9.1% boys, 5.5% girls)
• Current tobacco use: 14.6% of students (14.7% boys, 14.1% girls)
• Current cigarette smoking: 2.6% of students (2.8% boys, 1.8% girls)
• Current use of other tobacco products: 13.1% of students (13.2% boys, 12.9% girls)
• Likelihood of initiating smoking: 16.2% of never smokers are likely to start smoking next year

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 30.6% of students think boys who smoke have more friends
• 23.7% of students think girls who smoke have more friends
• 13.3% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive
• 13.3% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 25.9% of students live in homes where others smoke in their presence
• 43.1% of students are exposed to SHS in places outside their home
• 52.9% believe smoking should be banned from public places
• 38.9% think secondhand smoke is harmful to them
• 5.0% have one or more parents who smoke
• 2.4% have most or all friends who smoke

Media and Advertising Influence

• 61.7% of students have seen anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days
• 42.9% have seen pro-cigarette ads on billboards in the past 30 days
• 52.4% have seen pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines in the past 30 days
• 14.2% have an object with a cigarette brand logo
• 7.1% have been offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative

Key Determinants of Tobacco Use

The survey identified several key determinants that influence tobacco use among Nigerian youth:

• Access/Availability and Price: Not directly measured, but implications are evident through prevalence and exposure data.
• Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS): A moderate level of exposure is observed, indicating the need for stricter smoke-free policies.
• Cessation: The likelihood of initiating smoking is relatively high, suggesting a critical need for prevention and cessation programs.
• Media and Advertising: There is a notable influence from both anti-smoking and pro-cigarette messages, with pro-cigarette ads being more prevalent in print media.
• School Curriculum: Smoking education is present but not comprehensive, with only 44.0% having been taught about the dangers of smoking and 52.3% about the effects of tobacco use.

Highlights

• Over 1 in 10 students currently use any form of tobacco, with 2.6% smoking cigarettes.
• SHS exposure is moderate, with 25.9% living in homes where others smoke and 43.1% exposed outside the home.
• Nearly 4 in 10 students believe secondhand smoke is harmful to them.
• Over half of the students think smoking should be banned in public places.
• One in 7 students has an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• Anti-smoking messages are more common than pro-cigarette ads, but the latter still significantly influence students.
• School-based education on tobacco use is present but lacks depth and consistency.

Conclusion

The Nigeria-Lagos GYTS provides critical data on the extent of tobacco use and the factors influencing it among adolescents. It highlights the importance of addressing SHS exposure, strengthening school-based tobacco education, and regulating media and advertising to reduce youth smoking rates.