2002-12-31-世界卫生组织-2003_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Zimbabwe_Harare_1页_34kb

Survey Overview
The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) was conducted in Harare, Zimbabwe, among students aged 13-15 in 2003. It aimed to assess tobacco use prevalence and its determinants, using a two-stage cluster sample design with high response rates (85.4% overall). Data from 1,433 students provides insights into youth tobacco habits and attitudes.

Key Findings on Tobacco Use

• Ever smoked cigarettes: 15.2% (higher in boys, 21.5% vs. 9.8% in girls)
• Currently use any tobacco product: 10.1%
• Currently smoke cigarettes: 4.7%
• Currently use other tobacco products: 6.6%

Determinants of Tobacco Use
The survey examined factors including access to tobacco, exposure to secondhand smoke, cessation support, media influences, and school education. These components are crucial for developing comprehensive tobacco control programs.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure
A high percentage of young people are exposed to smoke: 27.4% live in homes with smokers, and 56.4% are exposed in other settings. Awareness of SHS harm is moderate, but uptake of bans is limited, with 5.5% favoring public smoking bans.

Cessation and Media Influence
Among current smokers, 68.5% have received help to quit. Media messages show a mix of anti-smoking awareness (85.1% seen recent anti-smoking ads) and pro-cigarette promotion (44.5% pro-cigarette billboards seen). Ownership of branded items and free cigarette offers also indicate commercial influence.

School-Based Aspects
Schools played a role in tobacco education, with 53.6% taught about smoking dangers and 43.1% engaging in discussions on peer smoking. This suggests some integration of tobacco control in curricula.

Implications
The findings highlight smoking as a significant issue among youth, with high SHS exposure and mixed media messages, reinforcing the need for targeted interventions and stronger tobacco control policies. Contact information for further details is provided in the original document.