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Kenya Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) - Summary

The Kenya GYTS is a school-based survey conducted in 2007 among students aged 13-15, with 6,768 participants. It examined tobacco use prevalence and key determinants using a two-stage cluster sampling method, achieving high response rates (school and class response at 100%, student response at 89.4%).

Key Findings:

• Tobacco Use Prevalence: About 21.2% of students had ever smoked cigarettes, with boys (29.5%) more likely than girls (13.5%). Current cigarette smoking was 8.2% (boys: 11.2%, girls: 5.2%), and overall tobacco use was 15.1% (similar between boys and girls). Notably, 19.5% of never smokers showed likelihood of initiating smoking soon.
• Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS): High exposure was reported, with 24.7% living in homes with others smoking, 48.2% exposed in public places, and 68.3% believing SHS is harmful. Over half supported banning smoking in public areas.
• Attitudes and Knowledge: Most students (52.0%) favor smoking bans in public spaces. Attitudes include misconceptions, such as 29.1% thinking smokers gain more friends. Media exposure: 82.5% saw anti-smoking messages, while 82.2% and 69.0% were exposed to pro-cigarette ads in the past 30 days. Cessation efforts show high intent: 85.3% want to quit, 75.9% tried in the past year, and 86.9% sought help.
• Access and Availability: Smoking occurs frequently at home (36.6%), and 17.9% buy cigarettes, with few refusals due to age. About 17.6% have cigarette brand logos in their environment.
• Additional Information: Contact Dr. A.E.O. Ogwell for details.