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Venezuela - Cojedes GYTS Summary (Ages 13-15)

Core Content

The Venezuela - Cojedes Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), conducted in 2003, is a school-based survey targeting students in grades 6 to 9 (ages 13-15). It aims to assess the prevalence of tobacco use and evaluate the influence of various determinants on smoking behavior. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data, with a high overall response rate of 78.8% and a total of 902 students participating.

Key Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 18.6% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 12.5% currently use any tobacco product.
  • 14.0% of girls and 11.2% of boys.
• 6.5% currently smoke cigarettes.
  • 4.8% of girls and 7.9% of boys.
• 7.4% currently use other tobacco products.
  • 11.0% of girls and 4.2% of boys.
• 17.0% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking in the next year.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 9.2% of students think boys who smoke have more friends.
• 8.0% of students think girls who smoke have more friends.
• 6.7% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive.
• 5.5% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive.

Access and Availability

• 22.3% of current smokers usually smoke at home.
• 34.3% buy cigarettes in a store.
• 9.7% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 11.1% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 40.4% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 51.3% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home.
• 37.9% have one or more parents who smoke.
• 8.3% have most or all friends who smoke.
• 62.4% believe smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 89.4% think smoking should be banned in public places.

Cessation Efforts

• 61.9% of current smokers tried to stop smoking in the past year.
• 76.5% have ever received help to stop smoking.

Media and Advertising

• 79.1% saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 71.7% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards.
• 70.8% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines.
• 71.7% and 70.8% indicate a significant influence of pro-smoking advertising on youth.

School Curriculum

• 47.4% had been taught about the dangers of smoking.
• 33.3% discussed reasons for smoking among their peers.
• 50.1% learned about the effects of tobacco use.

Main Points

• The survey highlights a significant proportion of youth using tobacco, with 12.5% currently using any form and 6.5% smoking cigarettes.
• High exposure to secondhand smoke is observed, with 40.4% living in homes where smoking occurs and 51.3% exposed in other public settings.
• Public opinion strongly supports the ban of smoking in public places, with 89.4% of students endorsing this.
• Media influence is notable, with 71.7% and 70.8% exposed to pro-cigarette ads on billboards and in print media, respectively.
• School-based education on tobacco use is present but not universal, with 47.4% and 50.1% receiving information on the dangers and effects of smoking.
• Cessation attempts are common among current smokers, with 61.9% trying to quit and 76.5% receiving help.

Conclusion

The Venezuela - Cojedes GYTS provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among adolescents. It underscores the need for enhanced tobacco control measures, including school-based education, restrictions on tobacco advertising, and public policies to reduce secondhand smoke exposure. The data also suggests that youth are aware of the risks associated with smoking, but social and environmental influences remain strong.