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Cuba - Havana (Ages 13-15) GYTS Summary

Core Content

The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Cuba - Havana in 2004 provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco use among students aged 13-15. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data collection. Schools were selected based on enrollment size, and classes were randomly chosen, with all students in those classes eligible to participate. The overall response rate was 91.5%, with 1,663 students participating.

Key Findings

Prevalence of Tobacco Use

• Ever smoked cigarettes: 25.5% (Boys: 27.2%, Girls: 23.6%)
• Currently use any tobacco product: 14.6% (Boys: 15.7%, Girls: 13.6%)
• Currently smoke cigarettes: 10.0% (Boys: 11.2%, Girls: 8.8%)
• Currently use other tobacco products: 5.8% (Boys: 6.0%, Girls: 5.7%)
• Likely to initiate smoking next year: 9.5% of never smokers

Knowledge and Attitudes

• 9.5% of students think boys who smoke have more friends
• 8.7% of students think girls who smoke have more friends
• 6.3% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive
• 6.6% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive

Access and Availability

• 17.4% of current smokers usually smoke at home
• 44.1% of current smokers buy cigarettes in a store
• 67.1% of students who bought cigarettes in a store were not refused due to age

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• 62.4% live in homes where others smoke in their presence
• 65.0% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home
• 54.5% have one or more parents who smoke
• 73.7% believe smoke from others is harmful to them
• 84.5% think smoking should be banned in public places
• 10.8% have most or all friends who smoke

Cessation Efforts

• 56.8% of current smokers want to stop smoking
• 54.5% of current smokers tried to stop smoking in the past year
• 87.4% of current smokers have ever received help to quit

Media and Advertising

• 95.7% of students saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days
• 62.0% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards
• 62.7% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines
• 13.8% have an object with a cigarette brand logo
• 6.2% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative

School Curriculum

• 87.4% of students were taught about the dangers of smoking
• 72.9% discussed reasons for smoking among their age group
• 86.8% were taught about the effects of tobacco use

Main Points

• Tobacco use is relatively common among students in Cuba - Havana, with over 14% currently using any tobacco product.
• High exposure to secondhand smoke is a significant issue, with over 60% of students exposed to SHS at home and in public spaces.
• Public perception of smoking is largely negative, with over 80% supporting a ban on smoking in public places and more than 70% believing that secondhand smoke is harmful.
• Awareness of anti-smoking messages is widespread, but pro-smoking advertisements are also prevalent, especially on billboards and in print media.
• A large proportion of current smokers express a desire to quit, indicating a potential opportunity for tobacco control interventions.

Conclusion

The GYTS data highlights the need for targeted tobacco control programs in Cuba - Havana, particularly focusing on reducing SHS exposure, limiting access to tobacco products, and countering pro-smoking advertising. Educational initiatives in schools and public awareness campaigns can play a crucial role in preventing tobacco initiation and promoting cessation among youth.