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Mozambique-Maputo City Global Youth Tobacco Survey Summary

This fact sheet summarizes the 2007 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted among 13-15-year-old students in Mozambique's Maputo City. The survey used a two-stage cluster sampling design with a high response rate, representing data on tobacco use prevalence and factors influencing youth tobacco habits.

Key Findings:

• Tobacco Use Prevalence: Approximately 10% of students currently use any tobacco product; higher among boys. Overall, 27% had ever used tobacco, with 8.2% initiating use.
• Secondhand Smoke (SHS) Exposure: Many students are exposed to smoke outside the home and in public places; nearly 28% believe SHS is harmful, and policies to ban smoking in public are widely supported.
• Attitudes and Knowledge: Most students hold negative views on smoking; over 70% support banning smoking in public spaces, and awareness is evident through media exposure.
• Influencing Factors: Media advertising plays a role, with some students seeing pro-cigarette ads, but anti-smoking messages are also prominent. School-based education is evident in classroom discussions and teachings on tobacco effects.

Contact: Augusto Nunes (email: anunes622000@yahoo.com.br) for additional information.