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Mexico - Durango 2011 (Ages 13-15) Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Mexico - Durango Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in 2011 aimed to assess the prevalence of tobacco use among students aged 13 to 15, as well as their knowledge, attitudes, and exposure to tobacco-related influences. The survey was school-based and used a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data. A total of 1,704 students participated, with 1,158 falling within the target age group and an 81.2% response rate.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 44.2% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 20.1% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 14.1% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 9.9% currently use other tobacco products.
• 23.8% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 30.6% of students think that boys who smoke have more friends.
• 11.5% of students think that boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 17.2% of students think that girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 7.4% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 41.8% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 57.4% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 33.2% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 44.9% are exposed to smoke from others in places outside their home.
• 34.0% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 13.5% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 79.4% believe that smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 89.7% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation Behavior

• 45.9% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 59.1% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 64.7% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 88.1% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 73.5% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 65.8% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 14.5% own an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 9.8% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 72.4% had been taught about the dangers of smoking in class.
• 36.7% had discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 66.3% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• High prevalence of tobacco use: A significant portion of students in Durango, Mexico, use tobacco, with 20.1% currently using any form and 14.1% smoking cigarettes.
• SHS exposure is common: Over one-third of students are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, and nearly half are exposed in other public settings.
• Strong anti-smoking attitudes: Most students (89.7%) support banning smoking in public places, and 79.4% believe secondhand smoke is harmful.
• Media influences: Pro-cigarette advertising is prevalent, with 73.5% seeing billboard ads and 65.8% seeing ads in newspapers/magazines.
• School-based education: The majority of students received education on the dangers and effects of tobacco use, though fewer were exposed to discussions about why their peers smoke.
• Cessation intentions: A notable proportion of current smokers (45.9%) want to quit, and many have attempted to do so (59.1%) or received help (64.7%).

Key Information

• Sampling method: Two-stage cluster sampling.
• Response rate: 81.2%.
• Demographics: Students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of Secondary and 1st of High School.
• Data collection focus: Prevalence of tobacco use, access, exposure to SHS, cessation efforts, media influence, and school curriculum.

Conclusion

The GYTS highlights the significant tobacco use among youth in Durango, Mexico, and the need for targeted interventions. The data underscores the importance of addressing access to tobacco products, exposure to secondhand smoke, and media influence, while also emphasizing the potential of school-based education in shaping anti-smoking attitudes and behaviors.