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

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in Botswana, conducted in 2002, aimed to assess the prevalence of tobacco use among students aged 13–15 and evaluate the influence of various determinants on tobacco consumption. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data across the country, with high response rates from schools, classes, and students.

A total of 1,084 students participated in the survey, providing valuable insights into the current state of tobacco use and related attitudes among youth in Botswana.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 12.3% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 15.3% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 17.1% of boys and 13.7% of girls use tobacco.
• 8.3% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 10.4% of boys and 6.5% of girls smoke.
• 9.5% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 10.0% of boys and 9.1% of girls use other products.
• 10.1% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 51.7% of students think that boys who smoke have more friends.
• 27.4% of students think that boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 16.5% of students think that girls who smoke look more attractive.
• 70.8% believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• 72.3% think secondhand smoke is harmful to them.
• 26.0% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 6.9% have most or all friends who smoke.

Access and Availability

• 23.9% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 26.5% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 12.0% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 12.7% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 32.9% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 52.5% are exposed to smoke in public places.
• 70.8% support banning smoking in public places.

Cessation Behavior

• 69.4% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 37.5% tried to quit in the past year.
• 55.1% have ever received help to quit smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 70.3% were exposed to anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 52.5% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 58.4% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 12.0% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 12.7% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

Key Information

• High prevalence of tobacco use among youth, with 15.3% currently using any tobacco product.
• Gender differences are evident, with boys more likely to use tobacco than girls.
• Secondhand smoke exposure is widespread, with over half of students exposed in public places.
• Public support for smoking bans in public places is strong, with 70.8% in favor.
• Cessation intentions are high among current smokers, with 69.4% wanting to quit.
• Media influence is significant, with both anti-smoking and pro-cigarette messages being widely seen.
• School-based education on the dangers of smoking is common, with 69.6% having been taught about smoking risks.
• Class discussions on the reasons for smoking are less common, with only 41.8% having participated in such discussions.
• Education on tobacco effects is also widespread, with 55.0% having learned about the effects of tobacco use.

Conclusion

The Botswana GYTS highlights the significant presence of tobacco use among adolescents, driven by a combination of social, environmental, and media factors. The data underscores the need for targeted tobacco control interventions, including school-based education, media regulation, and policies to reduce access and exposure to tobacco products. The strong support for smoking bans and the high desire among smokers to quit suggest that public awareness and policy efforts are already having an impact, but further action is required to address the root causes of tobacco use among youth.