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

Core Content

The Moldova Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), conducted in 2008, is a school-based survey targeting students in grades 7, 8, and 9 (ages 13-15). It provides comprehensive data on tobacco use prevalence and key determinants influencing youth smoking behavior. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative results, with a high overall response rate of 84.25%.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 39.2% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 13.4% currently use any tobacco product (Boys: 20.8%, Girls: 7.1%).
• 11.3% currently smoke cigarettes (Boys: 18.5%, Girls: 5.6%).
• 2.9% are daily cigarette smokers (Boys: 5.0%, Girls: 1.2%).
• 8.2% used any form of tobacco other than cigarettes in the past 30 days (Boys: 11.6%, Girls: 5.1%).
• 49.2% of ever smokers initiated smoking before age ten (Boys: 54.1%, Girls: 40.5%).

Access and Availability

• 55.5% of current smokers buy cigarettes in a store.
• 70.7% of those who bought cigarettes were not refused due to their age.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure (SHS)

• 20.3% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 57.0% are exposed to secondhand smoke in places outside their home.
• 92.5% believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• 50.1% think secondhand smoke is harmful to them.
• 47.6% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 8.0% have most or all friends who smoke.

Cessation Behavior

• 79.6% of current smokers tried to stop smoking during the past year.
• 83.7% have ever received help to quit smoking.
• 9.0% of current smokers always feel like smoking first thing in the morning.

Media and Advertising

• 92.7% of students were exposed to anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 50.7% saw pro-cigarette billboards.
• 58.1% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers/magazines.
• 8.0% own an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 5.0% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 75.2% had been taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 73.4% had discussed reasons for smoking among their age group.
• 76.7% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Information and Insights

• High prevalence of tobacco use among Moldovan youth, with over 13% currently using any tobacco product.
• Gender disparities are evident, with boys more likely to use tobacco than girls.
• Early initiation is common, with nearly half of ever smokers starting before age ten.
• Moderate SHS exposure is reported, with a significant portion of students living in homes or being exposed to smoke outside the home.
• Strong public opinion against smoking in public places, with 92.5% of students supporting a ban.
• High cessation attempts among current smokers, with 80% trying to quit in the past year.
• Media influence is mixed, with anti-smoking messages being more prevalent than pro-cigarette ads, but the latter still reaching a significant portion of youth.
• School education plays a role in tobacco prevention, as most students were exposed to anti-smoking education.

Conclusion

The GYTS highlights the significant tobacco use among Moldova's youth, with notable gender differences and early smoking initiation. While access to tobacco is relatively easy, there is a strong awareness of the risks associated with smoking and a favorable attitude toward banning smoking in public. Media and school-based education are important factors in shaping youth perceptions, though pro-cigarette advertising remains a concern. These findings suggest that a comprehensive tobacco control program should address access, SHS exposure, cessation support, media regulation, and school-based education to effectively reduce youth tobacco use.