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Chile - Coquimbo GYTS Summary (Ages 13-15)

Core Content

The Chile - Coquimbo Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), conducted in 2003, provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among students aged 13-15 in the region. The survey covers key determinants of tobacco use, including access and availability, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation efforts, media influence, and school-based education. The data collected serves as a basis for developing targeted tobacco control strategies.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 54.6% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 25.5% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 24.4% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 2.6% currently use other tobacco products.
• 42.4% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 19.5% of students believe boys who smoke have more friends.
• 29.7% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 12.5% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 7.1% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 13.0% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 47.6% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 85.5% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused purchase due to their age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 43.8% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 54.9% are exposed to smoke in public or other places outside the home.
• 55.0% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 18.7% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 61.1% believe smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 79.2% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 48.6% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 61.3% tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 71.3% have ever received help to quit smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 79.0% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 79.7% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 62.9% saw pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 7.5% own an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 8.7% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 49.9% had been taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 30.8% discussed reasons for smoking among their peers.
• 38.3% were taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• High prevalence of tobacco use among youth in Coquimbo, with over 25% currently using tobacco products.
• Secondhand smoke exposure is widespread, with more than 40% of students living in homes where others smoke.
• Strong public support for smoking bans in public places, with 79.2% of students believing smoking should be prohibited.
• Significant awareness of tobacco risks among students, with over 60% recognizing the harm of secondhand smoke.
• Media plays a dual role, with both anti-smoking and pro-tobacco messages being highly visible.
• School-based education is present but limited, with less than half of students receiving formal lessons on the dangers of smoking.
• Cessation intentions are notable, with nearly half of current smokers wanting to quit, and a majority having attempted to do so.

Conclusion

The survey highlights the need for stronger tobacco control measures in Coquimbo, particularly in reducing access to tobacco products, limiting SHS exposure, and enhancing school-based education and media campaigns against smoking. The data underscores the importance of addressing both individual and environmental factors that contribute to tobacco use among youth.