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Summary of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey and School Personnel Survey Reports

Background: The reports present findings from two surveys conducted in Tunisia in May 2007: the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) and the Global School Personnel Survey. They assess tobacco use prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and practices among school-aged youth and educational professionals, respectively.

Key Findings from GYTS (Youth Survey):

• Prevalence of Tobacco Use: Among 13-15-year-olds, 24% had tried smoking cigarettes, and 8.9% smoked during the 30 days before the survey. Males had higher rates than females.
• Access and Availability: Easy access to tobacco products, with 41% purchasing cigarettes from pharmacies or vendors.
• Passive Smoking: High exposure to secondhand smoke, with 51.9% exposed at home and 65.2% in public places.
• Attitudes and Practices: Most students desired to quit smoking, with 84% wanting to stop. Positive attitudes toward anti-smoking measures, including support for public smoking bans (72.5% of smokers).
• Media Exposure: Significant exposure to anti-tobacco messages and tobacco advertising; children often saw ads on banners, newspapers, and in sports events.
• School Involvement: Limited educational efforts, with only 43.6% receiving anti-smoking advice in class.

Key Findings from School Personnel Survey:

• Prevalence of Smoking: 42.3% of staff smoked, including males (71.3%) and females (10.6%). Higher among older age groups.
• Knowledge and Attitudes: Staff recognized tobacco use as harmful and supported measures like public smoking bans, price increases, and restrictions on tobacco advertising and teacher influence.
• Workplace Behavior: Most staff reported restrictions on smoking both inside and outside schools, with support for comprehensive anti-tobacco strategies.

Overall, the surveys highlight high tobacco use among youth and staff, emphasize the need for stronger prevention programs, and underscore gaps in education and policy implementation.