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Peru - Ica City GYTS Summary (Ages 13-15)

Core Content

The Peru - Ica City Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), conducted in 2002, provides comprehensive data on tobacco use among students aged 13-15 in secondary schools. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data. Schools were selected based on enrollment size, and classes were randomly chosen, with all students in selected classes participating. The overall response rate was 86.4%, with 1,495 students taking part.

The survey examined five determinants of tobacco use: access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising, and school curriculum. These factors are essential for developing a comprehensive tobacco control program.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 42.8% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 16.7% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 19.4% of boys and 13.7% of girls use tobacco.
• 14.2% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 16.9% of boys and 11.4% of girls smoke.
• 4.4% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 4.8% of boys and 3.8% of girls use other forms.
• 26.3% of never smokers are likely to start smoking next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 15.5% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 14.1% think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 11.7% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 8.9% think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 14.5% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 58.4% buy cigarettes in stores.
• 65.7% of those who bought cigarettes in stores were not refused due to age.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 29.0% live in homes where others smoke.
• 39.0% are exposed to smoke in public places outside their home.
• 41.1% have at least one parent who smokes.
• 52.7% believe that smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 86.6% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation

• 81.9% of current smokers want to stop smoking.
• 65.1% have ever received help to quit smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 87.2% of students saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 85.7% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 66.8% saw pro-tobacco ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 9.2% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 8.9% were offered free cigarettes by tobacco company representatives.

School Curriculum

• 51.4% had been taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 44.5% discussed reasons for smoking among their peers.
• 44.3% learned about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• Tobacco use is significant among adolescents in Ica City, with over 16% currently using tobacco products.
• Gender differences exist in both past and current smoking rates, with boys more likely to smoke than girls.
• High exposure to secondhand smoke is observed, with nearly 30% of students living in homes with smokers and over 39% exposed to smoke in public places.
• Public perception favors tobacco control, with over 86% supporting a ban on smoking in public places.
• Cessation intentions are strong, with 81.9% of current smokers wanting to quit.
• Media influence is mixed: while anti-smoking messages are widely seen, pro-tobacco advertising is also prevalent.
• School education on tobacco use is present but not universal, with over half of students having received some form of education on the topic.

Conclusion

The GYTS data from Ica City highlights the need for targeted tobacco control interventions. The high prevalence of tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, combined with the influence of media and advertising, suggests that a multifaceted approach involving policy, education, and community engagement is essential to reduce youth tobacco use and promote healthier behaviors.