2000-12-31-世界卫生组织-2001_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Mauritania_1页_39kb

Survey Overview: The 2001 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in Mauritania assessed tobacco use among 13- to 15-year-olds using a two-stage cluster sample design, with positive response rates across schools, classes, and students, involving 1,644 participants from specific grades.

Tobacco Use Prevalence: A high percentage of youth use tobacco products, with 27.6% having ever smoked cigarettes and 24.7% currently using any product; current smoking is higher among boys (19.8%) than girls (8.8%), while other tobacco use is roughly similar.

Key Highlights: Nearly 15% of students smoke cigarettes, almost 15% use other tobacco products, and about 15% of never-smokers plan to start smoking soon, indicating a significant uptake risk.

Determinants of Use: A majority face SHS exposure, with about 46% living in homes where others smoke; more than two-thirds believe smoking should be banned in public areas, but over half have parents who smoke, and media influences include exposure to pro-cigarette ads and anti-smoking messages.

Access and Availability: Most youth access tobacco easily, with high prices rarely being a barrier; nearly half buy cigarettes without age-related refusal.

Knowledge and Attitudes: There is a mix of awareness about tobacco harms, with some thinking smoking improves social attractiveness; education in schools covered tobacco dangers, but not universally.

Media Exposure: Students frequently see cigarette branding and advertising, yet a majority encounter anti-smoking media, which may influence cessation intentions.