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Summary of GYTS Tanzania 2016

Introduction

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey conducted in Tanzania in 2016 monitored tobacco use among students aged 13-15 years. It aimed to systematically track key tobacco control indicators, assisting the country in fulfilling obligations under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

Key Findings on Tobacco Use

• Among surveyed students, 4.8% used any tobacco products, with higher rates among boys (6.5%).
• 3.6% smoked tobacco, with boys at 4.8% and girls at 1.8%.
• 1.3% smoked cigarettes, with boys (1.5%) higher than girls (0.7%).
• Overall, low rates of tobacco use were observed, with significant gender disparities in some categories.

Media Exposure

• High exposure to tobacco-related media: over 30% of students were exposed to tobacco smoke in enclosed public places.
• Nearly half (48%) noticed anti-tobacco messages, while many (over 40%) saw tobacco advertisements or promotions at points of sale.

Knowledge and Attitudes

• Most students (74.8%) believed tobacco smoking is harmful to others, with higher rates among boys.
• Support for banning smoking in enclosed public places was high (53.8%), while attitudes varied on outdoor bans.
• Attitudes on tobacco enjoyment were mixed, with about one-third of students thinking smoking helps with comfort in social situations.

Methodology

• A nationally representative school-based survey with a high response rate (92.7%).
• Used a standardized questionnaire covering tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, and media influences; data were self-administered and weighted for representativeness.

Limitations and Notes

• Comparisons for some indicators showed statistical significance between genders.
• Updated on December 23, 2019, with estimates for small sample sizes excluded for unweighted cases.