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Haiti - Port-au-Prince GYTS Summary (Ages 13-15)

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Haiti - Port-au-Prince in 2000 provides critical data on tobacco use among students aged 13-15. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure a representative sample, with a total of 1,039 students participating. The data includes prevalence of tobacco use, knowledge and attitudes toward smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), access to tobacco products, cessation behaviors, media influence, and school-based education.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 25.7% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 20.7% currently use any tobacco product (boys = 14.8%, girls = 24.1%).
• 12.7% currently smoke cigarettes (boys = 10.2%, girls = 14.0%).
• 10.7% currently use other tobacco products (boys = 6.3%, girls = 13.3%).
• 20.5% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 15.9% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 13.3% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 25.4% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 24.0% think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 62.5% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 33.3% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 57.9% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

• 31.3% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 51.8% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 22.4% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 13.4% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 57.2% think smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 74.9% believe smoking should be banned from public places.

Cessation Behaviors

• 86.3% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 71.8% of current smokers have tried to quit during the past year.

Media and Advertising

• 63.5% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 61.8% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 61.7% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 19.2% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 10.6% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 54.2% were taught about the dangers of smoking in class.
• 22.3% discussed reasons why people their age smoke.
• 58.2% were taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• High prevalence of tobacco use among youth in Haiti - Port-au-Prince, with nearly 21% currently using any tobacco product.
• Gender differences are evident, with girls more likely to smoke than boys.
• Secondhand smoke exposure is widespread, affecting over half of the students in public places and a significant portion in their homes.
• Strong public perception against smoking in public spaces, with 75% believing it should be banned.
• Most students recognize the harm of secondhand smoke, with 57.2% acknowledging its harmful effects.
• A high proportion of current smokers express a desire to quit, with 86.3% wanting to stop and 71.8% attempting to quit in the past year.
• Media plays a significant role, with both anti-smoking and pro-cigarette messages being frequently encountered.
• School education on tobacco use is present but limited, with less than half of students discussing the reasons for smoking or its effects in class.

Key Information for Tobacco Control Programs

The data highlights several areas where comprehensive tobacco control programs can be implemented:

• Limiting access to tobacco products through age restrictions and awareness campaigns.
• Reducing SHS exposure by promoting smoke-free homes and public spaces.
• Strengthening school-based education on the health risks of tobacco use.
• Countering pro-smoking media messages with more effective anti-smoking campaigns.
• Promoting cessation support for current smokers, especially those who are most likely to initiate smoking in the future.

These findings can inform targeted interventions to reduce tobacco use and its associated health risks among youth in Haiti - Port-au-Prince.