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South Korea (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in South Korea provides comprehensive data on tobacco use among students aged 13-15, as well as factors influencing their smoking behavior. The survey was conducted in 2005 using a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative results. A total of 4,765 students participated, with a high overall response rate of 87.7%.

Key Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• 28.0% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 10.2% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 10.9% of boys and 8.8% of girls use any tobacco product.
• 6.8% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 7.9% of boys and 5.3% of girls smoke cigarettes.
• 4.7% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 4.6% of boys and 4.3% of girls use other tobacco products.
• 17.2% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 8.3% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 9.0% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive, while 3.4% think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 11.6% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 35.4% of current smokers buy cigarettes in a store.
• 25.3% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 39.7% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 65.2% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 55.3% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 6.6% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 84.2% believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• 82.8% think smoke from others is harmful to them.

Cessation Efforts

• 71.3% of current smokers want to stop.
• 76.6% of current smokers tried to stop smoking during the past year.
• 70.4% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 87.7% of students saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 61.6% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 50.6% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 7.3% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 14.4% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 66.8% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in class.
• 18.8% discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 44.4% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• Tobacco use is relatively common among South Korean youth, with over 10% currently using tobacco products.
• High exposure to secondhand smoke is a significant concern, particularly within the home and public environments.
• Strong public opinion exists against smoking in public places, with over 80% supporting a ban.
• Most students are aware of the risks associated with smoking and have been exposed to anti-smoking messages.
• Smoking is socially influenced, with some students perceiving smoking as attractive or associated with having more friends.
• Current smokers show a strong desire to quit, indicating potential for effective cessation programs.

Key Information

• The survey highlights the need for comprehensive tobacco control programs that address access, exposure, media influence, and education.
• School-based education plays a crucial role in shaping students' attitudes and knowledge about tobacco.
• Regulation of tobacco advertising and enforcement of age restrictions are critical to reducing youth tobacco use.
• Family influence is also a key determinant, as over half of the students have at least one parent who smokes.

Conclusion

The GYTS data underscores the importance of targeted interventions to reduce tobacco use among adolescents in South Korea. With high levels of SHS exposure, social perceptions that may encourage smoking, and the presence of pro-smoking advertisements, there is a clear opportunity for policy and educational efforts to curb youth tobacco consumption.