2001-12-31-世界卫生组织-2002_GYTS_Fact_Sheet_Brazil_Fortaleza_1页_38kb

报告摘要

Methodology

Employed a two-stage cluster sampling design for a representative assessment of youth tobacco use determinants in Brazil-Fortaleza.
School selection and student sampling details provided, with response rates for school, class, and student levels.
Included in-school data collection from 7th to 8th grade elementary and 1st grade high school students conducted in 2002.

Key Findings

High prevalence of ever smoked cigarettes among youth, at 47.5% (boys: 48.1%, girls: 47.0%).
Current tobacco use stands at 20.3% among students (boys: 22.9%, girls: 18.5%), with 17.2% using cigarettes.
Other tobacco product use, though lower (3.4%), shows variation by gender.
Strong youth intention to initiate smoking, with 14.5% of never smokers likely to start next year.
Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS) is common: about 44.9% live with others smoking at home, and 61% are exposed outside the home.
Over 87% of students believe secondhand smoke is harmful and support banning smoking in public places.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Media

Significant numbers of youth believe smoking enhances social acceptance (more friends, attractiveness).
More than one-third of current smokers have accessed tobacco products outside regulated settings (stores, price considerations).
Most students (89.4%) encountered anti-smoking media in the past 30 days, but were also exposed to pro-tobacco messaging (78.5% billboard ads, 60.8% in media).
Student response regarding objects with cigarette logos and industry offers was indicated.
School education on tobacco: 58.9% learned about smoking dangers, 54% on effects, and 38.5% discussed smoking reasons.