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Brazil-Dom Feliciano 2012 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Brazil-Dom Feliciano Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in 2012 is a school-based survey targeting students in grades 7, 8 of elementary school and grade 1 of high school. The survey aimed to assess the prevalence of tobacco use among youth and identify key determinants influencing smoking behavior, including access/availability and price, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), cessation, media and advertising, and school curriculum.

The survey included a census of all students in the target grades from 6 schools in Dom Feliciano, with an overall response rate of 92.5%. A total of 614 students participated, of which 364 were aged 13 to 15.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• 26.0% of students had ever smoked cigarettes.
• 13.2% currently use any tobacco product (boys: 15.5%, girls: 10.6%).
• 8.0% currently smoke cigarettes (boys: 8.6%, girls: 6.5%).
• 5.7% currently use other tobacco products (boys: 7.3%, girls: 4.6%).
• 12.4% of never smokers are likely to initiate smoking next year.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 47.0% live in homes where others smoke in their presence.
• 50.3% are exposed to others smoking in public places outside their home.
• 92.3% believe smoking should be banned in public places.
• 73.3% think smoke from others is harmful to them.
• 45.5% have at least one parent who smokes.
• 8.1% have most or all friends who smoke.

Media and Advertising

• 84.6% of students were exposed to anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days.
• 5.0% have an object with a cigarette brand logo.
• 8.1% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative.

School Curriculum

• 30.9% of students had been taught about the dangers of smoking in the past year.
• 10.2% had discussed in class the reasons why people their age smoke.
• 19.4% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use.

Key Determinants of Tobacco Use

The survey highlights several critical determinants that influence tobacco use among youth in Dom Feliciano:

• Access and Availability: A significant proportion of students are exposed to tobacco through their homes and social circles.
• Secondhand Smoke Exposure: High levels of SHS exposure at home and in public places suggest a need for stronger smoke-free policies.
• Cessation Awareness: While not directly measuring cessation efforts, the high percentage of students who believe smoking should be banned and who recognize the harm of SHS indicates a growing awareness.
• Media Influence: Anti-smoking messages are widely seen, which may contribute to reducing tobacco use.
• School Education: Educational efforts in schools have had a moderate impact, with a notable portion of students being exposed to information about the risks of smoking.

Conclusion

The Brazil-Dom Feliciano GYTS reveals a concerning level of tobacco use and exposure among youth. With nearly 13.2% of students currently using tobacco products, and a significant portion living in environments where smoking is prevalent, there is a clear need for targeted tobacco control interventions. The survey also underscores the importance of public health education and the role of schools in shaping students' attitudes toward tobacco use.